News from 2015
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Top researcher in the making
A study of the habitat of the willow warbler, a common bird whose numbers are declining, won an Ecology student a coveted dissertation prize and helped her gain one of LEC’s top degrees this year.
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Flooding research wins impact award
A project revealing the social and emotional impact of flooding earned 快播视频 Environment Centre recognition in a top research council award.
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LEC degree results keep getting better
Congratulations to LEC’s graduating students: 79% achieved a first class or upper second class degree – a 6% rise on last year – and the number of first class degrees rose by 4%.
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Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management for the Environment
Bringing together the technical aspects of the Energy and Fuels from Waste course and combining it with Business and Management training.
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Let’s talk food security
A new website, where food growers and researchers can exchange information, ideas and best agricultural practice, has been launched by retailing giant Waitrose, helped by a 快播视频 expert in the issues which underpin food security.
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Slash-and-burn in the Amazon
The use of fire by Amazonian farmers to clear and prepare land for crops is explored in five films by researchers at the 快播视频 Environment Centre.
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Professor scoops top teaching award
Loud music, audience participation and a passion for her subject gains a 快播视频 Environment Centre professor a 快播视频 teaching award.
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Now you can calculate your nitrogen footprint
We all know that a high carbon footprint damages the environment, but so does your nitrogen footprint, through increasing pollution and reducing biodiversity.
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Taught Masters Open Day 6 July
Visit the 快播视频 Environment Centre, talk to academics and students, see our facilities and find out whether we have the Masters programme for you.
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Ancient water could sustain life
Dr Greg Holland explains why the discovery of billion-year-old water deep underground could hold clues to life on Earth, and on Mars.