Pages tagged with: geoscience
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Geologists reveal ancient connection between England and France
Geologists based at the University of Plymouth have a paper out in Nature Communications following an extensive study of mineral properties at exposed rock features across Devon and Cornwall
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University technician in running for national award
Dr Jodie Fisher, Earth Science Technician in the University of Plymouth's School of Geography Earth and Environmental Sciences, is among the finalists in the WISE Awards 2018
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Academic earns accolade for public and scientific communication
Iain Stewart, Professor of Geoscience Communication and Director of the Sustainable Earth Institute at the University of Plymouth, has been awarded the Geological Society of America's President's Medal
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University gets UNESCO backing to enhance global geoscience awareness
Professor Iain Stewart, Director of the Sustainable Earth Institute at the University of Plymouth, has successfully applied to create a UNESCO Chair in Geoscience and Society
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Making positive changes for the future of our planet at Sustainable Earth 2018
The global challenges posed by climate change, natural disasters and human impacts on the environment will be among the key topics discussed during Sustainable Earth 2018 at the University of Plymouth
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Researchers look for public opinions on geothermal project in Cornwall
Researchers at the University of Plymouth are looking for people and organisations in West Cornwall willing to offer their opinions on the United Downs Deep Geothermal Power project, funded by the European Regional Development Fund and Cornwall Council
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Did highest known sea levels create the iconic shape of Mount Etna?
After scientists revealed Mount Etna is slowly sliding into the Mediterranean Sea, research by Professor Iain Stewart from the University of Plymouth suggests the sea may have played a major role in the development of its iconic shape
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Trio of awards enable earth scientists to pursue research projects overseas
Lecturer in Neotectonics Dr Sarah Boulton, Lecturer in Earth Sciences Dr Zoë Mildon and PhD student Joshua Jones from the University of Plymouth have received funding from the Geological Society of London to pursue research overseas
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Are UK earthquakes a cause for real future concern?
After a 4.4-magnitude earthquake epicentred in South Wales on Saturday 17 February, Professor Iain Stewart from the University of Plymouth talks about the causes of earthquakes and how common they are here in the UK
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Girls into Geoscience wins national award for inspiring female scientists
Girls into Geoscience, launched at the University of Plymouth in 2014, has received The Geological Society’s R H Worth Award, which is presented in recognition of achievements in outreach, public engagement and/or education.
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Academic receives award for work to enhance understanding of the geosciences
Iain Stewart, Professor of Geoscience Communication at the University of Plymouth, has received the Outstanding Contribution to Public Understanding of the Geosciences award from the American Geosciences Institute
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Could the Neolithic Revolution offer evidence of best ways to adapt to climate change?
The behaviour of the human population during the last intense period of global warming might offer an insight into how best to adapt to the current challenges posed by climate change, a study led by the University of Plymouth suggests