News: sustainability
Growing houses: hempcrete could be the answer to building supply shortages
Houses made from hemp grown in South Australia could be the next sustainable solution to the nation’s building supplies crisis.
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Catalyst for more efficient chemical production on the horizon
An innovative technique is being developed by scientists that could allow Australia to lead the way in more sustainable manufacturing of fuels and chemicals.
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Portal provides access to sustainability capabilities
The University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù꿉۪s Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER) has launched an online portal that will assist its stakeholders to access the University’s sustainability-related capabilities.
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Partnership strengthens ties between Nottingham and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø
The University of Nottingham and the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø have formally launched the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø-Nottingham Alliance.
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Project fights food waste in tourism
A new research project that focusses on how to reduce food waste in the tourism industry could contribute to lasting environmentally-friendly change.
The recharge, reuse, recycle revolution
How can we build a sustainable, circular economy that’s much easier on the environment? The University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù꿉۪s Professor Zaiping Guo and Professor David Lewis will explore this innovative area at the last Research Tuesdays lecture for 2022.
University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù꿉۪s research expertise to help build Asian energy network
The University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø, with leadership from its Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER), has become a partner in Asia Green Grid Network (AGGN) to help advance renewable energy connectivity across Asia.
First course in fundamentals of space resources
In order to establish a long-term human presence on the Moon and send people to Mars and the outer solar system, crewed deep space exploration will be reliant on the sustainable use of resources.
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Institute’s sustainability mission towards a net-zero future
A new institute at the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø, launched today, Monday 22 August, will focus on coordinating efforts towards achieving a net-zero emissions future. The Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER) is the brand champion of the University’s sustainability research initiatives.
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Empowering events at Sustainability Week
The University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù꿉۪s 2022 Sustainability Week, which runs from Monday 22 August to Friday 26 August, is full of free events to foster positive discussions and practical sustainability on and off campus.