Buzzwords: Devaluing or evolving global issues?
Definition: A word or phrase, often an item of jargon, that is fashionable at a particular time or in a particular context. We are constantly faced with buzzwords....
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WE’RE HIRING: We’re looking for a new Research Associate!
An exciting Research Assistant/Associate position has become available as part of TransFIRe, a research programme funded by the ISCF Transforming Foundation Industries Challenge, which aims to transform the...
Introducing C-THRU’s International Advisory Panel
C-THRU is thrilled to announce our new International Advisory Panel which comprises leading academics and representatives from industry and environmental groups. The International Advisory Panel (IAP) will review...
[SURVEY] Low Carbon Concrete Technologies: Barriers to UK Implementation
To complete the survey, follow the link here. This survey is part of the Low Carbon Concrete Technologies (LCCT): Understanding and Implementation project, funded by an EPSRC IAA...
Golf, attention span, and degrowth
“It’s downwind, if he throws everything at it he’s got a chance of making the front edge” said Nick Faldo, CBS commentator and 6 time major champion, as...
Refficiency joins i-Teams 2021
We’re excited to share that we’re working with this year’s Development i-Teams projects. i-Teams combines multi-disciplinary teams of students with industry mentors and real University inventions to assess...
C-THRU: Carbon clarity in the global petrochemical supply chain
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of C-THRU: Carbon clarity in the global petrochemical supply chain. C-THRU is an ambitious 3-year research project that will deliver foresight on...
Making Plastics Fantastic (again)!
“Perhaps the policies and the thinking in the public about what [plastics] we need to minimise is missing the point. We use plastics in many more places than...
Helios Prize 2020 winner announced
Congratulations to Matteo Craglia – the first prize winner of the Helios Prize 2020! Matteo won the award for his paper entitled Do technical improvements lead to real...
Covid-19 Impacts on Energy and Sustainability Aspects of Material Supply Chains
How has the pandemic impacted energy and sustainability aspects of material supply chains (including PPE, batteries, and commodities)? What opportunities are there for materials innovation to drive sustainable...