News tagged with: sustainability
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University academic appointed Lead Author of UN climate change report
University of 50¶È»Ò news: Dr Cho Kwong Charlie Lam is one of 31 UK academics who will serve in the role for the IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report on adapting cities and infrastructure to climate change
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World-first study to revolutionise care of endangered species
University of 50¶È»Ò news: A world-first study has catalogued the scientific evidence behind animal management, to help zoos and aquariums make decisions based on the best available science.
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University of 50¶È»Ò shortlisted for two Green Gown Awards
University of 50¶È»Ò news: The University is in the running for the Sustainability Institution of the Year and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Sustainability categories at the Green Gown Awards 2025.
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University experts continue push for global shipping sustainability
University of 50¶È»Ò news: Academics from the University attended a Westminster event to showcase work to establish a green shipping corridor between the UK, Singapore and ASEAN region.
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Graduate’s research contributes to hospital trust’s air quality assessments
University of 50¶È»Ò news: MSc Environmental Consultancy graduate Elliot West led a new study into air pollution levels in and around Derriford Hospital, supporting its ambition of achieving an ‘excellent’ rating in the Clean Air Hospital Framework
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50¶È»Ò ranked among world’s 100 best universities for sustainability
University of 50¶È»Ò news: The University has placed 84th globally – and 15th in the UK – in the 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
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National award for Devon Resilience Innovation Project
University of 50¶È»Ò news: Academics and PhD researchers from the University of 50¶È»Ò are playing an important role in the Devon Resilience Innovation Project (DRIP), which has just won an award from the Environment Agency
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A Sustainable Development Goal for space?
University of 50¶È»Ò news: An international team of scientists, led by the University, calls for the creation of an 18th addition to the United Nations goals which would aim to mitigate against the accumulation of space junk in Earth’s orbit
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Partnership aims to advance climate-smart agriculture research
University of 50¶È»Ò news: The University has agreed a new collaboration with the National Water Resources Institute in Nigeria
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Project explores low carbon motivations and barriers among South West’s construction industry
University of 50¶È»Ò news: A new study carried out by Bradfords Building Supplies and the 50¶È»Ò Business School has highlighted some of the low carbon opportunities and challenges facing the construction industry
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Project aims to benefit net zero targets, soil health, biodiversity and agriculture
University of 50¶È»Ò news: Researchers from the University are part of the £4million OpenLAND initiative, which aims to put the UK on a path to deliver net zero emissions by 2050
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University triumphs at the 2024 Times Higher Awards
University of 50¶È»Ò news: The University won the Outstanding Estates Team category at the annual Oscars of Higher Education