…oundbreaking research into how to reduce the carbon footprint from waste-to-energy (WtE) plants by using carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology will have a huge impact on decarbonisation efforts in the region. The East Coast Cluster aims to remove nearly 50% of the UK’s industrial emissions. To achieve this, there is a need for innovative solutions like CCS retrofits to WtE plants. The WtE sector is projected to contribute up to an estimated…
…chers At the end of the course, confident researchers had emerged. Our soon-to-be doctoral graduates told us that they have supported the research endeavours of others, been invited onto research advisory groups, and have given international presentations and seminars. Our graduates will use the skills gained throughout the doctorate in their roles within the NHS, contributing to the future leadership of research. As such we have contributed to an…
…an HGV, worsening both outdoor and indoor air quality. Switching to hydrogen-fuelled heating systems, if and when these become available, may also not necessarily be pollution-free, with NOx emissions potentially as high as current gas-fired boilers. Agriculture Agriculture is another area where reducing emissions could have potential co-benefits for climate change and air pollution. The UK is currently forecast to breach emission ceiling thresho…
…ould begin their project to develop the skills capacity within the Stockton-on-Tees region, working in partnership with industry to upskill the vaccine manufacturing workforce. Oxford Brookes University have also been undertaking research through their spinout company, Oxford Expression Technologies, to develop a coronavirus vaccine. Awarded a grant by Innovate UK to work in partnership with Vaxine Pty Ltd, the vaccine is now in its clinical trial…
…es faced by the industry partners and how could we address them using state-of-the-art or future technologies.” According to Vladimir, this understanding is something Early Career Researchers really benefit from gaining at the beginning of their academic journeys, “The earlier researchers realise how industry works and thinks, the higher the chances are for them to contribute to prosperity of our society. When I was very young, I defined my purpos…
…of this heterogeneous community where social scientists, engineers, and bio-scientists work side by side to reach a more equal, healthier and more sustainable society” The winner of the People’s Choice Award was Ifrah Mussa (Energy, Kingston University) for her image The snow never bothered me anyway!. Commenting on her win, Ifrah said: “I was taken by surprise when I heard that I won the DTA Images of Research 2020 Competition – People’s Choice A…
…year’s competition highlighted that developing the ability to present evidence-based scientific arguments to the wider public is particularly pressing for early career researchers. Through summarising their research in a single image and a short text, competition entrants put into practice these skills in disseminating their projects across the now paramount virtual realm. The judging panel, made up of DTA National Director Tara Dean, UA CEO Vane…
…ear’s national Three Minute Thesis competition. Sadaf took home a prize of £3,000 in UK Research and Innovation grant funding for public engagement activities and an engraved trophy. …
…ney and the Arctic by joining the UArctic network. In doing so, RGU has strengthened its historical ties, and cooperation with Orkney and the Arctic. The Arctic region faces a range of global challenges, including climate change, which has far-reaching implications for the region’s ecology, economy, and people’s lives. RGU’s research and innovation initiatives will aim to address these challenges and make a significant contribution to the wellbein…
…e put it, “It was my dream to become a scientist, hopefully working in a research centre. In the UK there are lots of opportunities for research scientists and it is a recognised marker around the world.” Arantza’s research crosses barriers between Chemistry and Biology, as well as academia and professional research, as her PhD is run jointly by UCLan and the Pirbright Institute, a research facility looking into viruses that affect farm animals. T…
