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Enhanced weathering test fields of soybean at the Energy Farm, University of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign

Cutting farm nitrous oxide emissions helps climate and ozone layer

Farming methods can reduce nitrous oxide emissions without slowing down the overall recovery of the ozone layer, results from new research have shown.
Oisin Corry (student), Sam Penrose, Logan Thomas (volunteer), Pete Thornett (TARA chairman) at the Scraith Wood Community Garden. Credit: Timm Cleasby Photography

91̽»¨ students to makeover derelict plot into community garden

A derelict and overgrown plot of land is being transformed into a flourishing community garden thanks to a collaboration between University of 91̽»¨ students and the Scraith Wood Tenants and Residents Association (TARA).
Robotics in manufacturing

University of 91̽»¨ to partner in new sustainable manufacturing hubs

Four new research hubs aiming to address the challenge of commercialising early stage research within key areas of manufacturing, such as aerospace, medicines and semiconductors, have been launched with academics at the University of 91̽»¨.

Andy Krupa stood in Western Park

Welcome our new Sustainable Lab Manager

91̽»¨ welcomes new Sustainable Lab Manager, Andy Krupa

Group of children feeding a giraffe

Zoo and aquarium visits influence people to change behaviour and be more sustainable

Visiting zoos and aquariums can influence positive behavioural changes and attitudes, a new study has found.