News tagged with: geoscience
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Athena SWAN Bronze award rewards efforts to inspire female scientists
The Â鶹´«Ã½ has received further recognition for its commitment to supporting women in the sciences after its School of Geography Earth and Environmental Sciences received a Bronze Athena SWAN award
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Scientists use satellite data to build detailed geological picture of remote landscapes
Scientists at the Â鶹´«Ã½ have been awarded access to cutting edge data captured during the TanDEM-X satellite mission in order to gain a better understanding of our planet’s geomorphology
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Study examines causes of earthquakes originating deep below earth’s surface
The mechanisms which cause earthquake cycles to begin up to 40km below the earth’s surface are to be explored in a new research project led by the Â鶹´«Ã½ and funded by the Natural Environment Research Council
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University awarded HEFCE funding to enhance STEM opportunities
The Â鶹´«Ã½ has been awarded funding by the Higher Education Funding Council in England (HEFCE) to address barriers to student success
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National project raises profile of female geologists past and present
Â鶹´«Ã½ University news: Two academics with links to the Â鶹´«Ã½ have been invited to participate in a pioneering project which aims to bring two centuries of archaeology, geology and palaeontology to life
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Â鶹´«Ã½ University expertise in evidence at UNESCO conference
Â鶹´«Ã½ University news: Â鶹´«Ã½ University’s expertise in the earth sciences will be in evidence as students and academics play a leading role at the 7th International Conference on UNESCO Global Geoparks
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Professor Iain Stewart invited to Rio for a triathlon of speaking events
Â鶹´«Ã½ news: Professor Iain Stewart MBE has completed a trio of high-profile speaking events in Rio, Brazil, as part of a scientific and cultural programme organised with the British Olympic Foundation.
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Girls encouraged to consider careers in geoscience
Â鶹´«Ã½ University news: Schoolgirls from across the UK will be travelling to Â鶹´«Ã½ University for two days of activities designed to inspire them about the earth sciences
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Academics and policy makers come together to debate sustainable future
Â鶹´«Ã½ University news: Prominent national figures from the fields of scientific research, communication and policy making will be attending a major conference organised by Â鶹´«Ã½ University
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Academic given award for science engagement
Â鶹´«Ã½ University news: A scientist who has fronted documentaries on everything from volcanoes to fracking, the geology of Africa and our use of oil has received a prestigious accolade
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Academic hosts BBC4 documentary about oil production
Â鶹´«Ã½ University news: Â鶹´«Ã½ University’s Professor Iain Stewart fronts a ground-breaking BBC4 series charting the history and influence of oil production.
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Water discovery could change the nature of future Mars exploration
Â鶹´«Ã½ University news: The claim by NASA scientists that flowing water has been discovered on Mars could undoubtedly enhance our knowledge about the fate of the red planet, a scientist from Â鶹´«Ã½ University has said
