Project overview . Rhododendron is destroying natural habitats across the UK and efforts are required to better control and manage its spread. Read more
Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a major greenhouse gas, with 300-fold greater warming potential than carbon dioxide. A major source of N2O comes from soil microbes utilising nitrogen-based fertilisers rather than oxygen to breathe in a process called denitrification. Read more
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the GW4 BioMed2 MRC Doctoral Training Partnership which is offering up to 21 studentships for entry in September 2025. Read more
Reducing greenhouse gasses (GHG) emissions is one of the main goals of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement (signed in 2015 during COP21) which seeks to limit the global raise in temperature to 1.5 °C. Read more
Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) 15 of the United Nations seek to conserve life on land “to protect and restore terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and stop biodiversity loss’’. Read more
The main aim of this research programme is to develop methods to predict the biodegradability of water-soluble polymers (c.f. polymers in liquid formulations, PLFs) during wastewater treatment. Read more
This CENTA3 project focuses on investigating the environmental interactions and environmental health implications of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), particularly nanoscale MOFs (nMOFs). Read more
Globally, ca.374 million tons of potatoes are produced per annum, providing a staple food that is rich in carbohydrate, protein, fibre and vitamin C (FAO, 2024). Read more
Primary Supervisor - Dr Gary Rowley . Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a major greenhouse gas, with 300-fold greater warming potential than carbon dioxide. Read more
Water quality and quantity are under rising pressure from agricultural activities that may cause overexploitation of natural waters and pollutants runoff. Read more
Forests constitute 31% of the Earth’s land surface, house 80% of terrestrial species, and are key ecosystems for biodiversity and human livelihoods. Read more
Project overview. Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are a family of man-made substances known as ‘forever chemicals’, which persist for decades in nature. Read more
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