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Pine needles

Old Christmas trees could be saved from landfill to make renewable fuels

Research at the University of 91̽»¨ and the University of Valladolid has found that pine needles from discarded Christmas trees or other sources could be turned into renewable fuels and new products.
A photo of the exterior of the University of 91̽»¨'s Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre

World’s first net zero transatlantic flight to fly from London in 2023

The first ever 100 per cent SAF transatlantic flight will take off from the UK next year as part of a pioneering research project to fly across the pond using solely sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Plastic waste on a beach

MPs and 91̽»¨ researchers call for ban on all plastic waste exports

Scientists and MPs are calling for a ban on the export of all plastic waste exports from the UK by 2027.
The view from underneath the wing of an ULTRA UAV during a test flight

Swarms of advanced UAVs to collect key environment data

Swarms of advanced unmanned aircraft are set to carry out aerial surveys of Antarctica – gathering crucial data on changes to the region’s environment and wildlife – as part of new research with engineers from the University of 91̽»¨.
A photo showing a number of students crossing the road with the Arts Tower in the background.

91̽»¨ students dedicate 33,000 hours volunteering in the local community

Dedicated students from the University of 91̽»¨ have spent 33,443 hours volunteering to help the local community over the past 12 months.