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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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