University of Manchester - Archive (sustainable futures)
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2024
09
December
2024
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13:59
Europe/London
UMRI will be launching the latest round of pump-priming awards in January 2025, designed to ignite UoM Researchers innovative interdisciplinary research projects.Find out more at the Call Launch taking place from 2.30-4pm, Tuesday, 14 January …
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05
December
2024
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11:42
Europe/London
A new study from the 91直播 Institute of Biotechnology describes a novel biological method to convert mixed municipal waste-like fractions 鈥 including food scraps, plastics, and textiles 鈥 into valuable bio-products. This new approach could …
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05
December
2024
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11:25
Europe/London
Researchers at the Global Development Institute (GDI) have been awarded c拢1.3 million by the Ford Foundation to establish a research observatory studying the role land rights play in a just transition to a decarbonised future.
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05
December
2024
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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
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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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27
November
2024
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16:00
Europe/London
New research has revealed how tiny soil microbes are impacted by extreme weather events, offering new insights into the risks posed by climate change.
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26
November
2024
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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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13
November
2024
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09:09
Europe/London
A Professor from The University of Manchester attended the Reception for International Sustainability at Buckingham Palace to share her expertise and contributions in decarbonising in the music industry.
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11
November
2024
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15:51
Europe/London
The 2024 91直播 Science Festival took place between Friday, 18 and Sunday, 28 October. This year was themed around tackling the extremes of our world, with approximately 30,000 visitors having the opportunity to get hands-on with some of …
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08
November
2024
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15:44
Europe/London
As part of the 91直播 ESRC Festival of Social Science 2024, The University of Manchester鈥檚 Research Platforms hosted a dynamic research caf茅 at Contact Theatre, showcasing 鈥淭he Art of Research鈥 over lunch. The event explored the …
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06
November
2024
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15:00
Europe/London
Following an 拢8m investment over five years, The University of Manchester is set to lead an innovative centre funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and UKRI as part of its strategic focus on building a green future. The Centre …
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05
November
2024
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10:00
Europe/London
Researchers have found a new way to use biocatalysis to improve the production of critical raw materials required for essential drugs, making the process quicker, more efficient, and environmentally friendly.
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04
November
2024
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11:44
Europe/London
The University of Manchester has released a new report setting out how it is tackling the United Nations鈥 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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29
October
2024
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11:50
Europe/London
The University of Manchester is teaming up with Vernacare to revolutionise the use of single-use plastics in healthcare.
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15
October
2024
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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
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12:19
Europe/London
Interdisciplinarity is the key to tackling our major challenges, but how to make this happen across university's that are organised around disciplines is something that remains tricky.On 8th October, The University of Manchester鈥檚 Research Platforms …
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09
October
2024
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09:36
Europe/London
The University of Manchester hosted a two-day workshop focused on innovative solutions to reduce SF6 emissions, a significant contributor to greenhouse gases in the electrical industry.
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07
October
2024
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13:53
Europe/London
A new report ORE Outlook 2040 from the Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Hub, calls for rapid acceleration in energy generation from the sea to help the UK meet its Net Zero targets by 2050.
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16
September
2024
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07:00
Europe/London
鈥極pening up Research鈥 is a collaborative effort involving the Office for Open Research, the School of Engineering Open Research Lead, representatives from the United Kingdom Reproducibility Network (UKRN), and Cancer Research UK 91直播 …
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12
September
2024
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15:05
Europe/London
91直播 researchers, as part of a wider consortium led by National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET), have been awarded funding to find a better way to manage, and ultimately replace SF6 with an environmentally-friendlier alternative.
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31
July
2024
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13:06
Europe/London
The UK鈥檚 new Labour government has made a bold decision. The new minister for local government, Angela Rayner, has announced that the government would withdraw its support for a new coal mine near Whitehaven in Cumbria, which had been approved two …
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31
July
2024
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10:19
Europe/London
A new study has revealed that changes in the ocean floor impacts currents, giving new insight into the deep-sea pathways of nutrients and pollutants.
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18
July
2024
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16:45
Europe/London
Researchers at the 91直播 Urban Institute and 91直播 Institute of Innovation Research, funded by Policy@91直播, have released a report titled Innovation Districts as Drivers of Sustainable Urban Development: An impacts and monitoring …
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01
July
2024
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13:18
Europe/London
The need to tackle climate change is becoming more urgent, making sustainable manufacturing of goods a global concern. However, making all industries sustainable is difficult, especially high-tech sectors like the semiconductor industry. The latter, …
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21
June
2024
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14:27
Europe/London
A partnership between University of Manchester academics and Lion Vision, a North West-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) specialist, has made a breakthrough with successful launch of a product poised to revolutionise the waste and recycling …
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07
May
2024
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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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26
April
2024
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16:00
Europe/London
Scientists have shed light on a new, transformative approach that could help resolve a dispute over the Nile river鈥檚 water resources.
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19
April
2024
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08:42
Europe/London
Researchers from The University of Manchester investigating waste management practices for off-grid solar technologies in Malawi have discovered life-threatening quantities of lead pollution from improperly managed battery waste.
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01
February
2024
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15:51
Europe/London
Researchers have started a six-week study to measure airborne pollutant emissions from domestic wood burning stoves, using a dedicated laboratory-based test facility at The University of Manchester.
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30
January
2024
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08:30
Europe/London
Professor Julien Harou, Chair in Water Engineering at The University of Manchester, and colleagues submitted their paper 鈥楥ooperative adaptive management of the Nile River with climate and socio-economic uncertainties鈥 to the Frontiers Planet Prize …
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