News tagged with: sustainability
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University of Plymouth shortlisted for two Green Gown Awards
University of Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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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Plymouth ranked among world’s 100 best universities for sustainability
University of Plymouth 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 Plymouth news: Academics and PhD researchers from the University of Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth news: A new study carried out by Bradfords Building Supplies and the Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth news: The University won the Outstanding Estates Team category at the annual Oscars of Higher Education
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Cornish farm uses robotics to measure nature-friendly practices
University of Plymouth news: The University is partnering with farmers and other organisations across the South West in a trial exploring ways to improve soil health and reduce soil erosion and flooding
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Success at the double – University's two wins at 2024 Green Gown Awards
University of Plymouth news: The University's awards acknowledge our world-leading microplastics research and work to educate young people about the environment.