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24 October 2024
2 minutes to readCamborne School of Mines continues success with new Innovate UK grants
The Camborne School of Mines, supported by Exeter Innovation, have been successful with two further bids for grants worth almost £200,000 through Innovate UK’s CLIMATES programme, which focuses on developing circular supply chains for critical materials. This follows success last year which saw CSM win over £300,000 of funding from the same…
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10 October 2024
4 minutes to readSlow mining could be a solution to overconsumption in an increasingly fast-paced world
Fast fashion and fast technology have a significant impact on the world’s environment. But, by introducing slow food and small-scale mining we can cultivate a positive impact.
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29 August 2024
< 1 minute to readThe University of Exeter’s Role in Advancing Floating Offshore Wind
The South West of the UK, especially the Celtic Sea, plays a vital role in the nation’s offshore wind capabilities. The University of Exeter, known for its expertise in Wave and Tidal Energy and Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW), is a driving force in achieving the ambitious targets set for 4.4 GW by…
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7 August 2024
2 minutes to readNew education programme to inform schools about our oceans
Despite covering most of our planet’s surface and playing a pivotal role in the climate system, the ocean hardly features on the UK schools’ curricula and is rarely taught in primary schools.
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1 February 2024
2 minutes to readSeeding Sustainability: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Wildflower Collective
Dr Grace Twiston-Davies, a former Post-Doc Research Fellow, is now the Co-Director and Co-Founder of Wildflower Collective. This non-profit organisation is dedicated to tackling the climate and environmental crisis through the strategic use of wildflowers.
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3 February 2023
4 minutes to readThree ‘super-leverage points’ offer hope for climate breakthrough
Three “super-leverage points” could trigger a cascade of decarbonisation in sectors covering 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report presented at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
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30 January 2023
2 minutes to readBen Bradshaw and Steve Race visit CREWW
On Friday 13th January 2023, the Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW) team were honoured to host the Rt Hon Mr Ben Bradshaw (Labour MP for Exeter) and Steve Race (future Labour candidate).
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14 July 2022
2 minutes to readThe Neptune Dress
A unique two-piece dress has been designed and made by Cecilia Mary Robson, Lead Designer at TeX Innovation, Portreath. TeX Innovation is a textile recycling business currently repurposing textile waste from some of the 300 textile businesses trading in Cornwall.
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14 June 2022
2 minutes to readExeter partners with National Grid on innovation projects to help deliver Net Zero
The University of Exeter is part of a pivotal new partnership that will help decarbonise the electricity system in Great Britain and accelerate progress towards Net Zero.
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18 May 2022
2 minutes to readNew Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence encourages green innovation and diversity in entrepreneurship
The University of Exeter is delighted to welcome a new Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence, Susannah McClintock. During her time with us, Susannah will be working on a new Green Futures Accelerator at the University and will champion diversity in entrepreneurship.
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9 February 2022
< 1 minute to readArca helps Cornish Businesses Transition to a Circular Economy
Arca – Italian for ark – is a new research project aimed at accelerating circular skills for Cornwall and Isles of Scilly.
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24 November 2021
3 minutes to readMarine-i project is helping to create Cornwall’s marine industries of the future
Marine-i is a pioneering business support programme between the University of Exeter and five Project Partners that has been designed to foster innovation in the marine technology sector in Cornwall. “Our goal is to help put Cornwall at the forefront of the marine tech industries of the future,” says Professor Lars Johanning,…
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22 November 2021
< 1 minute to readHigh calibre line up announced for Cornwall’s Climate Assembly
In the wake of COP26, the University of Exeter’s Institute of Cornish Studies announces a stellar line up for the Cornwall Climate Assembly on 1st December, where policy makers, researchers and local community members will discuss the big climate issues we need to address in Cornwall, if we are to become more…
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7 November 2021
4 minutes to readDriving the Next Generation of Clean Mobility Towards Zero Carbon
The Centre for Future Clean Mobility at the University of Exeter stands at the forefront of the road to zero carbon.
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3 November 2021
2 minutes to readNetZeroPlus: When Science Meets Economics
The NetZeroPlus project is helping the UK reach its net zero 2050 climate target. By producing evidence-based research, the NetZeroPlus team aim to show how planting trees removes greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere, while also providing additional benefits. These include enhanced biodiversity, water quality, leisure, and health.
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2 November 2021
2 minutes to readShaping Global Decision Making in the Shift Towards Low Carbon Energy
Economics of Energy Innovation and System Transition (EEIST) is a £4million government-funded programme led by Dr Jean-Francois Mercure from the Global System’s Institute at the University of Exeter. An international endeavour, EEIST is a collaboration of leading experts in complexity economics, systems thinking, and energy policy from Brazil, China, India, the UK…
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1 November 2021
2 minutes to readProtecting Health and Wellbeing by Anticipating Local Climate Change
The European Centre for Environment and Human Health (ECEHH) – in partnership with Cornwall Council and a wide range of local stakeholders – is developing a tool to help local decision-makers adapt to climate change, by measuring the impact of climate interventions on population health.
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21 October 2021
4 minutes to readTevi: Protecting the Natural Environment One Business at a Time
Tevi (the Cornish word for ‘grow’) is a unique EU funded venture which aims to create economic and environmental growth in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
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14 June 2021
3 minutes to readMarine-i: Space Data Project Enters New Discovery Phase
A new project aims to bring the precision of space data to renewable energy development and, by reducing various risks, costs and carbon emissions, help the UK quadruple its offshore wind capacity by 2030. The innovative space data project is now underway, bringing together collaboration and expertise from Marine-i, 4 Earth Intelligence…
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8 December 2020
2 minutes to readFertile land from fertile seas
Professor Mike Allen and the PhycoMExUK team are using innovative technologies and hydrothermal processes to turn seaweed biomass into sustainable fertilisers and biofuels.
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6 November 2020
3 minutes to readPartnership in focus: Babcock International
Since 2017, The University of Exeter have been working closely in partnership with Babcock, a leading provider of critical, complex engineering services which support national defence, save lives and protect communities. Babcock recruit many graduates and work with University of Exeter research groups in areas such as AI, machine learning and clean…
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28 September 2020
2 minutes to readModelling the financial impact of a global low carbon transition
Research led by Dr Jean-Francois Mercure has contributed to the development of a global model which forecasts the positive and negative impact that a transition to low carbon technology and renewable energy would have on our economy.
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19 June 2020
3 minutes to readLeading a green revolution in defence and off-highway transport
Engineering experts from the University of Exeter have collaborated with Supacat (SC Group) to pioneer a hybrid electrical powered version of one of the world’s most popular off-road military vehicles.
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1 June 2020
6 minutes to readHow coronavirus could change Earth’s trajectory
Mandatory social distancing under COVID-19 is disrupting the way we live and work, creating new lifestyle patterns. But once the crisis is over, will – and should – the picture return to normal? (Republished from The Conversation)
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29 May 2020
2 minutes to readModernised magnet characterisation techniques attracts new global markets for Hirst Magnetics
By recruiting a KTP associate and working with Exeter academics, Hirst gained the expertise in mathematics and theoretical magnetics they needed to develop a process for accurately converting their magnet characterisation measurements.
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22 May 2020
2 minutes to readGoing the ‘Last Mile’ for Transport Customers
In this award-winning project, the Impact Lab is working with City Science to use autonomous vehicles to solve the difficult ‘Last Mile Problem’ of getting travellers to and from transport hubs, such as train stations.
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28 April 2020
2 minutes to readHirst Magnetics optimise manufacturing of magnets for electric vehicles
With support from Tevi, Hirst Magnetics have improved their data management systems, increasing business efficiency.
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11 April 2020
2 minutes to readAirport grass to gas: a clean energy revolution
With support from Tevi, Bennamann Ltd has conducted a research study into potential biomethane energy yields at Cornwall airport Newquay.
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19 February 2019
< 1 minute to readHow to create Sustainable Packaging – Reduce, Reuse or Eliminate?
The University of Exeter ran an event to help steer businesses in the right direction in finding appropriate sustainable packaging solutions
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10 December 2018
4 minutes to readWorking with the Met Office
Exeter is home to a number of globally renowned climate and weather scientists due to the combined intellectual expertise of the Met Office and the University of Exeter. The national weather service and the University have developed a strong partnership, collaborating on climate and weather science since 2003, when the Met Office…
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26 March 2018
3 minutes to readCreating sustainable communities through partnerships
An innovative grass-roots project is bringing together communities to solve traffic-related issues in Exeter.
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22 March 2018
2 minutes to readBacteria produce diesel on demand
Bioscientists have worked with Shell to make bacteria produce diesel on demand.
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3 November 2017
2 minutes to readSecuring investment for product testing
University of Exeter academics have collaborated with Dartmouth Wave Energy to develop a tool that generates electricity by pushing seawater through an onshore turbine.
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3 November 2017
< 1 minute to readEngaging business with climate change
A project by University of Exeter PhD Candidate Katharina Kaesehage has helped a number of Cornish businesses to engage with issues around climate change.
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3 November 2017
2 minutes to readConverting waste into fuel
University of Exeter researcher Kev Hughes has been exploring the true cost-effectiveness of anaerobic digestion (AD) – the process of converting waste material into biogas that can then be burned to generate heat or electricity.
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3 November 2017
< 1 minute to readNHS meets carbon reduction targets
The NHS, the country’s biggest employer, was able to meet ambitious carbon reduction targets thanks to an Open Innovation project with the University of Exeter.
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26 February 2016
< 1 minute to readWhat are smarter water networks?
Smart water networks are a response to the increase in water consumption, increasing water scarcity and decreasing water quality.
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1 January 2016
2 minutes to readWorking with Greenpeace
Research aimed at discovering how chemical pollutants are distributed through the environment and are affecting the world is being carried out by scientists working with the international organisation Greenpeace, based within the University of Exeter. The team of scientists affiliated with the College of Life and Environmental Sciences, conduct research which shapes…
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6 February 2015
4 minutes to readThe advantages of a circular economy
Businesses are leading a transformation towards a system that moves away from the current ‘take-make-waste’ method to one where materials are reused instead. This approach, known as the circular economy encourages companies to think about how goods can be designed, produced and marketed with reuse in mind. The University of Exeter’s Business School has…
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10 December 2014
2 minutes to readMicrobial production of fourth-generation biofuels
Bacteria modified to produce fuel on demand have been produced by University of Exeter researchers in collaboration with energy and petrochemicals group Shell. Academics led by Professor John Love have found a way to get the organisms to produce fuel nearly identical to diesel. This will help meet future fuel demands without the need to…
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3 October 2014
3 minutes to readEngineering a cardboard surfboard
Cardboard sounds like an unlikely material for building surfboards but Dr Arnaud Marmier is attempting to convince you that this humble and very widespread material is capable of extraordinary things. Unsurprisingly it has not been an entirely successful project though, as Arnaud explained: “I have surfed using these surfboards. Not all of them have…
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10 September 2014
2 minutes to readWorking with Plymouth Marine Laboratory
Fundamental research questions in areas including marine renewables, molecular biology and environment and human health are being addressed by a partnership between the University of Exeter and Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) – a marine environment research provider. The University and PML have been working together for a number of years with the…
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