News tagged with: geoscience

Making positive changes for the future of our planet at Sustainable Earth 2018

The global challenges posed by climate change, natural disasters and human impacts on the environment will be among the key topics discussed during Sustainable Earth 2018 at the University of Plymouth
12 June 2018
University gets UNESCO backing to enhance global geoscience awareness

Professor Iain Stewart, Director of the Sustainable Earth Institute at the University of Plymouth, has successfully applied to create a UNESCO Chair in Geoscience and Society
12 June 2018
Researchers look for public opinions on geothermal project in Cornwall

Researchers at the University of Plymouth are looking for people and organisations in West Cornwall willing to offer their opinions on the United Downs Deep Geothermal Power project, funded by the European Regional Development Fund and Cornwall Council
20 April 2018
Did highest known sea levels create the iconic shape of Mount Etna?

After scientists revealed Mount Etna is slowly sliding into the Mediterranean Sea, research by Professor Iain Stewart from the University of Plymouth suggests the sea may have played a major role in the development of its iconic shape
30 March 2018
Trio of awards enable earth scientists to pursue research projects overseas

Lecturer in Neotectonics Dr Sarah Boulton, Lecturer in Earth Sciences Dr Zoë Mildon and PhD student Joshua Jones from the University of Plymouth have received funding from the Geological Society of London to pursue research overseas
27 March 2018
Are UK earthquakes a cause for real future concern?

After a 4.4-magnitude earthquake epicentred in South Wales on Saturday 17 February, Professor Iain Stewart from the University of Plymouth talks about the causes of earthquakes and how common they are here in the UK
19 February 2018
Girls into Geoscience wins national award for inspiring female scientists

Girls into Geoscience, launched at the University of Plymouth in 2014, has received The Geological Society’s R H Worth Award, which is presented in recognition of achievements in outreach, public engagement and/or education.
6 February 2018
Academic receives award for work to enhance understanding of the geosciences

Iain Stewart, Professor of Geoscience Communication at the University of Plymouth, has received the Outstanding Contribution to Public Understanding of the Geosciences award from the American Geosciences Institute
14 November 2017
Could the Neolithic Revolution offer evidence of best ways to adapt to climate change?

The behaviour of the human population during the last intense period of global warming might offer an insight into how best to adapt to the current challenges posed by climate change, a study led by the University of Plymouth suggests
1 November 2017
Academic appointed to lead international Earth science research committee

Professor Antony Morris, from the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Plymouth, has been appointed to chair the European Consortium for Ocean Research Drilling (ECORD) Science Support and Advisory Committee (ESSAC)
31 October 2017
Royal appointment for University academic

Dr Natasha Stephen, Director of the Plymouth Materials Characterisation Project (PMCP) at the University of Plymouth, has been appointed to the national committee of the Royal Microscopical Society
25 October 2017
From earthquakes to engineering – students take part in fourth Girls into Geoscience

The University of Plymouth has hosted its fourth Girls into Geoscience, with 80 students from across the UK attending the two-day event
7 July 2017