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• Discipline hopping across the environmental sciences

  20 Jan 2022

  MERI has distributed funds through the NERC Discipline Hopping call to allow ECRs to develop collaborations across the University.

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• Is the UK government’s clean air approach good enough?

  17 Jun 2021

  Poor air quality is the biggest environmental health issue facing the UK, linked to an estimated 64,000 deaths a year, disproportionately affecting ...

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• MERI celebrates UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration launch

  14 Jun 2021

  MERI hosted an interactive event on 7 June to mark the launch of the worldwide initiative.

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• MERI hosts 'Enabling the sustainable hydrogen economy' workshop

  20 Apr 2021

  Hydrogen industry leaders and Manchester academics have come together to identify research and innovation opportunities.

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• Water research highlighted at Manchester ECR Forum

  13 Apr 2021

  The event was hosted by the Manchester Environmental Research Institute to mark UN World Water Day.

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• Fusion energy partnership agreed between The University of Manchester and UK Atomic Energy Authority

  30 Mar 2021

  A new partnership has been signed between The University of Manchester and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) to help accelerate the country’s ...

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• Graphene foam 'doubles longevity' of new running shoe

  24 Mar 2021

  Sports footwear firm inov-8 has unveiled the world’s first running shoe to use a graphene-enhanced foam in the sole, increasing comfort and energy...

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• First in-flight 100% sustainable aviation fuel emissions study on takes off on commercial passenger jet

  19 Mar 2021

  A team of aerospace specialists has launched the world’s first in-flight emissions study using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a wide-body ...

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• The University of Manchester and IIT Kharagpur launch India-UK Dual Doctoral Programme

  18 Mar 2021

  The University of Manchester and IIT Kharagpur (India) are pleased to announce the launch of a dual award PhD programme which represents the next ...

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• Great Science Share for Schools partners with the Royal Society to inspire pupils to ask and investigate their scientific questions

  4 Mar 2021

  Professor Brian Cox to host special event for 5-to-14 year olds on climate and environment.

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• How are universities planning to tackle emissions associated with food and flying?

  2 Mar 2021

  New research from The University of Manchester has identified various ways in which UK higher education institutions are beginning to tackle emissions...

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• Climate change-driven snowmelt in Alps triggers abrupt seasonal change

  25 Feb 2021

  Spring snowmelt in the Alps is occurring earlier in the year due to climate change and as a result triggering abrupt deviations in mountain ...

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• Research helps solar technology become more affordable

  17 Feb 2021

  Scientists at The University of Manchester have found a way to accelerate the uptake of solar technology, by increasing the environmental safety of ...

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• Irrigation schemes in sub-Saharan Africa are consistently falling short of their promises

  22 Jan 2021

  Irrigation schemes in sub-Saharan Africa don’t measure up to their plans according to new research into the projects by scientists. Many of the ...

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• Why soil matters more to life than we realise

  15 Jan 2021

  Researchers call for greater consideration of soil biodiversity and functions in international conservation strategies.

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• Scientists kick off £6m project to investigate the role food systems play in the health of children and the environment

  28 Dec 2020

  A new £6m study into food and health led by four UK universities has begun with the aim to create healthier future generations and a healthier ...

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• Can your Christmas dinner help save the planet?

  11 Dec 2020

  Christmas Day is going to look very different for a lot of people this year, but there are also positive changes to indulge in, especially when ...

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• New research reveals ‘megatrends’ that will affect forests in the next decade

  1 Dec 2020

  A group of experts from academic, governmental and international organisations have identified five large-scale ‘megatrends’ affecting forests and...

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