Case Studies - Sustainability at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ
Case Studies
Sustainability at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ
From cutting-edge research to community engagement and green campus initiatives, at University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ, we’re on a journey to becoming a more sustainable university.
Take a look at our environmental sustainability case studies, encompassing our work and projects in Research, Education, Engagement, and Operations. You can learn more about how we're engaging with the Sustainable Development Goals, both internally and with our external partners.
University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ to lead clean energy storage revolution with £10 million gift
University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ has received a transformational £10 million philanthropic gift from alumnus Tim Hartnoll to establish a pioneering new research centre dedicated to sustainable electrical chemistry research for new forms of batteries.
New antibiotic for drug-resistant bacteria found hiding in plain sight
Chemists from the University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ and Monash University have discovered a promising new antibiotic that shows activity against drug-resistant bacterial pathogens, including MRSA and VRE

New study highlights equity gap in accessing menopause care
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ Medical School research has explored how women experience menopause and access care within the NHS, focusing on inequalities shaped by ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and cultural norms.

Endangered crayfish move into ‘5-star hotel’ on ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ campus
Thirty white-clawed crayfish have just moved into a specially prepared ‘5-star hotel’ on campus, where they’ll be safe from invasive species and provided with everything they need to thrive.

Research finds crop breeding can cut methane emissions without sacrificing yield
Genetic selection could help farmers and breeders reduce greenhouse gases from crops, particularly rice cultivation, research by the University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ and Cranfield University shows.

Dover Clean Ferry Power: Finding the Route to Electrification.
The Port of Dover (PoD) plays a critical role in the UK’s economy, handling a staggering £144 billion of trade annually. There is the potential to facilitate an increase of up to £173bn per annum as part of its ‘Port of Dover 2050: Empower Exchange’ initiative that aims to deliver long-term smart, seamless and sustainable trade and travel.

WMG to manage new HVM Catapult site
The High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult has officially opened a new cutting-edge digital factory hub in Baglan, South Wales.

Research finds crop breeding can cut methane emissions without sacrificing yield
Genetic selection could help farmers and breeders reduce greenhouse gases from crops, particularly rice cultivation, research by the University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ and Cranfield University shows.

£8.1m partnership to accelerate Lithium-ion battery recycling
WMG, University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ is part of an industry-academia consortium, with Mint, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and LiBatt Recycling (Recyclus Group), to accelerate Lithium-ion battery recycling research.
