News tagged with: crisps

Seabed recovers more quickly following extreme storms than from the impacts of bottom-towed fishing

New research by the University of Plymouth examined the impact of the 2013/14 winter storms on the Lyme Bay Marine Protected Area
27 August 2021
University supports conference where world’s business leaders will debate future of economy

The University of Plymouth’s world-leading research and innovation will be showcased through the British Chambers of Commerce South West (BCCSW) C7 conference, taking place ahead of the G7 Summit of world leaders in Cornwall
24 May 2021
How digital health solutions can equip us against future pandemics - online showcase

In the lead up to the G7, an online event is set to highlight how Cornish eHealth businesses and new technologies can tackle some of the most pertinent health challenges today.The eHealth Innovation Summit 2021 will take place online on Wednesday 9 June.
11 May 2021
€2.5million project aims to develop sustainable soils from construction waste and by-products

The €2.5million ReCon Soil project, led by the University of Plymouth, brings together scientists, industry and educators to revolutionise how waste material from construction projects is managed
31 March 2021
Fieldwork Robotics secures funding to accelerate development of harvesting robots

Fieldwork Robotics, a University of Plymouth spinout company developing a range of harvesting robots to support the agriculture sector, has raised £675,000 through an equity fundraising from existing and new investors
19 March 2021
€4million project uses cutting edge technology to enhance the habitats of key fish species

The FISH INTEL project is being led by the University of Plymouth and supported by €2.8million from the European Regional Development Fund via the Interreg France (Channel) England programme.
8 March 2021
Managing crab and lobster catches could offer long-term benefits to fishermen and the environment

A study by the University of Plymouth has found that managing the density of crab and lobster pots at an optimum level increases the quality of catch, benefits the marine environment and makes the industry more sustainable in the long term
15 February 2021
Cutting edge agricultural robots offer a low-cost lifeline to UK farmers

Robotriks was co-founded by Jake Shaw-Sutton, Senior Robotics Technician at the University of Plymouth, and has developed a low-cost robotic platform which can be fitted with almost any agricultural implement
23 November 2020
Scientists release previously unseen footage showing environmental impacts of pot fishing

Scientists from the University of Plymouth attached video cameras to pots used by crab and lobster fishermen off the south coast of England
13 October 2020
University spinout company to begin development of a new cauliflower-harvesting robot

Fieldwork Robotics has agreed a three-year partnership with Bonduelle Group to develop a cauliflower harvesting robot
21 September 2020
University contributes to government review on marine protected areas

Marine scientists from the University of Plymouth have contributed to the Benyon Review, a major UK Government report into the potential benefits of highly protected marine areas
10 June 2020
International project aims to help communities address the effects of soil erosion

The University of Plymouth has received funding as part of a joint BBSRC-NERC Research Translation programme, and builds on the Jali ardhi (meaning ‘care for the land’ in Swahili) project
16 April 2020