The Sustainable Earth Institute (SEI) is an interdisciplinary institute connecting the University’s world leading research and expertise with the wider world.
Plymouth, UK
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The Sustainable Earth Institute is based in our wonderful Sustainability Hub.
We have open working spaces/booking meeting spaces and lots of magazines/flyers/information you can take away.
Please visit us or look at our webpages for more information: plymouth.ac.uk/research/inst…
Do you know about our Sustainable Earth Institute?
We promote a new way of thinking about the future of our world, linking diverse research areas across the University including science, engineering, arts, humanities, health, and business. Find out more plymouth.ac.uk/research/inst…
ALT Our research responds to the call of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to both global efforts, and the needs identified locally where our capabilities can make a difference.
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We're encouraging everyone to unite behind renewable energy, and to triple the global generation of clean electricity by 2030. 🌍
This year Earth Day is focused on ‘Our Power, Our Planet’
📅 April 22
Join us this Earth Day 👇plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/eart…
ALT We will be joined by Sarah Fear who will discuss the current research underway in Clean Maritime, including the VBEV project which she recently presented at the Maritime Battery conference in Sweden.
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Are you feeling stressed or anxious about the climate and ecological crisis? 🌎 🤔
The Climate Cafe Listening Circles are simple, hospitable, empathetic spaces where you can discuss your fears about the future of our climate.
📅March 21
Book your place plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/clim…
ALT Our circles are open to anyone aged 18 or over who is worried about the climate and ecological crisis.
Join us for 'Biochar: Reigniting the Past for a Sustainable Future'. 🔥🌿
Discover the latest research and local innovations in biochar – a powerful material with ancient roots and modern applications
May 21st | 4 - 6pm | Hybrid event
Sign up: plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/bioc…
Our 2nd International Conference on Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is underway, hosted by academics at @PlymUni, @PlymAgriTech and @UK_UAT.
The conference is a training event to share insights to foster professional skills and knowledge in sustainable agriculture.
Student activist Sumaya Mohammed from @UCC and co-founder of the Students Climate Action Network will be joining us on Wednesday for our online event, Local Perspectives on COP29: A just transition to a Green World.
Sign up: plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/loca…
Campaigning for climate justice from the age of 12, Sumaya has attended COP 27 and 29 and has valuable insights to share.
Join us Wednesday 12th 14:00 - 15:00 GMT to find out more.
The event has been co-organised by the @PlymUni, @UCC and @UMassLowell.
6 days to go!
This online event will draw together academic speakers and industry and community leaders to discuss how research can address the challenges of global climate action.
sign up: plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/loca…
Two weeks to go until 'Local Perspectives on COP29: A Just Transition to a Green World'.
Join us for a 1-hour online event where we will reflect on COP 29 and look forward to see what actions we are and could be taking locally to address climate change challenges.
More info⬇️
Speakers will feature:
⭐️ Student Activism
🌬️ Offshore Renewable Energy
💡 Energy Innovation
🍃 Climate Change and Sustainability
12th Feb | 14:00 – 15:00 GMT | Zoom
Find out more/sign up: plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/loca…
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Fantastic to take part in #EvidenceWeek in Parliament today presenting my policy briefing on climate education. Vital this features in the Curriculum & Assessment Review. Thanks Kia Shackleton, @senseaboutsci, @POST_UK, @natalieben, Simon Opher, @MartinRhodes21, @tomcollinsworcs
Online COP event | 12th Feb | 14:00 - 15:00 GMT
COP29’s theme ‘In Solidarity for a Green World’ set out ambitious aims to address climate change challenges.
90 days on we will look forward to what this means in terms the actions we are taking locally
plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/loca…
The event, co-organised by @PlymUni, @UCC (Ireland) and @UMassLowell, will demonstrate how collaboration can be an approach to addressing global challenges.
Tomorrow @ProfAAnderson is at #EvidenceWeek in Parliament with @senseaboutsci presenting evidence on Climate Education to MPs, peers and parliamentary staff, to help them scrutinise government policy in this area.
senseaboutscience.org/eviden… @POST_UK
Research undertaken by @ProfAAnderson found only 1 in 4 young people felt ‘very informed on climate change’.
Next week Alison will be at #EvidenceWeekwith @senseaboutsci to present ‘A Climate Problem-Solving Generation’, to improve government policy and climate education.
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Great to see our @PlymUni work on #ClimateEducation is included in this new @AcadSocSciences report on 8 key policy challenges for the new UK Government @BritSciAssoc @PlymEarth @RosieJLangridge @kerrylleslie
‘Beyond the ballot: social science insights on eight key policy challenges’ showcases research-led insights of 100+ leading social scientists on policy-applicable areas to underline the great potential of #socialscience research to help shape policy & practice. Find out more⬇️
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I’m giving a Public Lecture at @GeolSoc on 16th Dec called ‘The role of #peatlands as natural climate solutions’ at 18:00-19:00
This is a hybrid event, which can be attended in person at Burlington House, London, or online via Zoom
You can register here:
geolsoc.org.uk/12-PL-Peatlan…
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🚨#PhD opportunity🚨
Integrating modern and long-term ecology to inform UK #peatland fire management in a changing climate
Supervisory team led by @JessieW_Palaeo, with me, @garethdclay & Prof Ralph Fyfe as co-supervisors.
Closing date: 8th January 2025
plymouth.ac.uk/study/researc…
Our brilliant Net-Zero Exchange team bring green skills training to businesses across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Find out more about the 'B Changemakers' course, free for eligible businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, in the video below ⬇
⭐ Start: November 13th
⭐ Venue: TBC
⭐ Time: 10:00 – 14:00
⭐ Cost: Free for eligible businesses
If you’re interested in joining or want to speak to our team, please email [email protected]
Find out more about our green skills courses: plymouth.ac.uk/research/inst…
