Articles tagged with 'sustainability' | University of Manchester

University of Manchester - Archive (sustainability)

2024
05
December
2024
| 10:57 Europe/London
The University of Manchester has launched a preloved marketplace for students powered by the innovative Hazaar app as part of its commitment to boosting sustainability on campus.
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04
December
2024
| 11:10 Europe/London
Students from across Greater 91直播 gathered to address our region鈥檚 most important environmental challenges in the first Green Careers Mission event.
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26
November
2024
| 16:44 Europe/London
Ecobelt Ltd, a University partner, has won an award from the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining in recognition of its use of sustainable materials innovation to reach net-zero.
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29
October
2024
| 11:15 Europe/London
The University of Manchester has joined a groundbreaking multinational project, funded by Innovate UK, to transform processed incinerator bottom ash (IBA) into a valuable and sustainable material for the construction industry.
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16
October
2024
| 13:36 Europe/London
As species go extinct and a habitable climate teeters, it鈥檚 understandable to feel despair.
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15
October
2024
| 10:32 Europe/London
Bupa has launched a new report designed to support the healthcare sector to reduce its environmental impact.
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14
October
2024
| 14:13 Europe/London
The University of Manchester has won a prestigious International Green Gown Award in recognition of its ambitious decarbonisation plans.
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14
October
2024
| 10:03 Europe/London
The University of Manchester is proud to announce the launch of the Global Humanities Alliance (GHA), an initiative forged by eight international universities to raise the profile of humanities and social sciences across the globe.
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10
September
2024
| 13:43 Europe/London
Researchers at The University of Manchester will lead a European consortium to design crucial cable technology that will help achieve the ambition of transferring approximately 17% of total electricity from offshore wind by 2050. 
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09
September
2024
| 09:11 Europe/London
The University of Manchester has pioneered a new civic-engagement initiative as part of its commitment to sustainability and combatting climate change.
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07
May
2024
| 11:45 Europe/London
The University of Manchester has signed a landmark new deal that will see up to 65% of its electricity demand supplied through a brand-new renewables project.
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22
March
2024
| 11:40 Europe/London
Dr Reem Swidah, a postdoctoral researcher at The University of Manchester, has been awarded the prestigious L'Or茅al UNESCO Award for Women in Science for her work in sustainable development.
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2023
04
December
2023
| 11:41 Europe/London
The University of Manchester has won the 鈥2030 Climate Action鈥 prize at the prestigious UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards in recognition of its 鈥渇orward looking and innovative鈥 work to decarbonise the University's operations.
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22
November
2023
| 10:53 Europe/London
In the vast expanse of the world鈥檚 oceans, a transformation is underway.
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21
November
2023
| 15:27 Europe/London
Existing consumption and production systems, which use natural resources to meet societal needs for food, shelter, energy and health, are unsustainable.
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19
October
2023
| 15:11 Europe/London
Three University of Manchester academics who specialise in fashion and textiles have criticised the Government for failing to take action to boost sustainability in the UK fashion and sportswear industries.
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13
October
2023
| 09:30 Europe/London
A team of scientists have completed tests to quantify the emissions from the combustion of sustainable aviation fuels, revealing a profound reduction when compared to regular jet fuel.
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03
August
2023
| 09:00 Europe/London
An Optometry team from The University of Manchester has been awarded the University鈥檚 first-ever Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence by Advance HE, alongside two academics who have received National Teaching Fellowships in recognition of
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26
July
2023
| 15:07 Europe/London
A new partnership dedicated to tackling the impact of textile waste in the football industry has been launched between The University of Manchester and R脝BURN Design 鈥 a leading sustainable fashion studio.  
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20
July
2023
| 11:00 Europe/London
The University of Manchester has launched a new Environmental Sustainability Strategy which will provide guidance on the actions the University will take as it works towards its zero carbon 2038 target..
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31
March
2023
| 12:05 Europe/London
The UK鈥檚 recycling system requires a dramatic overhaul to effectively tackle the issue of plastic waste, according to a new report published by The University of Manchester鈥檚 One Bin to Rule Them All project team.
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17
March
2023
| 10:30 Europe/London
The University of Manchester has published a report into the climate impact of its endowment investments which reveals that, by 31 July 2022, the carbon intensity of its endowment equity investment portfolio has been reduced by 55% from 2019.
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31
January
2023
| 15:18 Europe/London
UK Business and Energy Secretary Grant Shapps has seen first-hand how 91直播鈥檚 pioneering work in graphene is set to deliver global impact thanks to an international partnership.
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26
January
2023
| 14:01 Europe/London
Nationwide Engineering Research & Development (NERD) has signed a Tier 1 agreement with The University of Manchester鈥檚 Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC), extending the ecosystem of key industrial partners working collaboratively on
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2022
28
November
2022
| 08:00 Europe/London
An ambitious partnership between The University of Manchester and Abu Dhabi-based Khalifa University of Science and Technology has been agreed, with the aim to deliver a funding boost to graphene innovation that will help tackle the planet鈥檚
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20
April
2022
| 15:26 Europe/London
The Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre鈥檚 ecosystem for industrial engagement continues to grow with three more Tier 2 partners being added to the roster in recent weeks, while existing partners have also committed to the facility by renewing
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2021
10
November
2021
| 12:45 Europe/London
Graphene@91直播 is pleased to announce three new Tier 2 partnerships, accompanied by affiliate and associate memberships, further demonstrating the breadth of scope in innovation at the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) at The
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13
October
2021
| 11:19 Europe/London
91直播’s Mayfield regeneration scheme made history on 12 October 2021, as the location of a pioneering piece of structural engineering, using a new, low-emissions concrete - developed by Nationwide Engineering and The University of
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11
October
2021
| 10:41 Europe/London
New data curated by scientists at The University of Manchester has found that the main culprit for aviation emissions across the connected continent of Europe is countless short journey flights.
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08
September
2021
| 09:02 Europe/London
The Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) at The University of Manchester was the venue for the latest piece of pioneering work in using advanced materials to promote sustainability in the construction sector - an external laying
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