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Month: November 2016

Enlightenment Lecture: Scientists change the world: why can’t they change their image?

Enlightenment Lecture: Scientists change the world: why can’t they change their image?

Public lecture review by Joshua Stein, 4th year student in German and History Continue reading Enlightenment Lecture: Scientists change the world: why can’t they change their image?

Posted on November 30, 2016Author Guest ContributorsCategories Uncategorized
Work-based placements: Emma and Fanni investigate conflict minerals

Work-based placements: Emma and Fanni investigate conflict minerals

Emma Dixon and Fanni Barocsi joined the department on work-based placements from the MSc Science Communication and Public Engagement course. Find out about the work they carried out on “Conflict Minerals”. Continue reading Work-based placements: Emma and Fanni investigate conflict minerals

Posted on November 30, 2016August 22, 2017Author Guest ContributorsCategories Students, Uncategorized, Work-based placements
Alexandra Starks: Sustainability Awards auditor experience

Alexandra Starks: Sustainability Awards auditor experience

Alexandra Starks reflects on her experience as an auditor for the Sustainability Awards at FloWave and the Institute for Academic Development.

Continue reading Alexandra Starks: Sustainability Awards auditor experience

Posted on November 28, 2016August 22, 2017Author Guest ContributorsCategories Energy, StudentsTags Sustainability awards
Sustainable Campus Fund projects in Chemistry

Sustainable Campus Fund projects in Chemistry

Andrew Arnott, Lab Sustainability Coordinator, tells us about some of the innovative energy and resource saving projects happening in the University’s Chemistry laboratories, using the Sustainable Campus Fund.

Continue reading Sustainable Campus Fund projects in Chemistry

Posted on November 28, 2016Author Andrew ArnottCategories EnergyTags Fume cupboards, Helium, Labs
A reflection on the Beijing Forum

A reflection on the Beijing Forum

Environmental economics PhD student Nazli Koseoglu reflects on her experience of attending Conservation stream of Beijing Forum held at the University of Peking, China between 4rd– 10th November.

Continue reading A reflection on the Beijing Forum

Posted on November 28, 2016November 28, 2016Author Guest ContributorsCategories Development
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