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Striking a hammer blow for metals recycling 

Posted in Opinion

28 July 2023

Footprint Tools – one of the leading manufacturers of traditional hand tools in the UK – is at the heart of a research project that could see Sheffield spark a recycling revolution in industrial forging that unlocks a step change in the manufacture of safety critical components for the aerospace, defence and energy sectors using machining waste and state-of-the art linear hammer technology.

Scientists to explore CO2 removal from atmosphere 

Posted in Opinion & Environment and Sustainability

22 July 2023

More than $2M has been awarded to marine-based research projects at Heriot-Watt University as part of the race to avoid the worst effects of climate change.

BREATHING FRESH LIFE INTO THE CLYDE 

Posted in Opinion & Environment and Sustainability

20 July 2023

Glasgow Science Centre is delighted to announce the installation of floating wetlands in the Canting Basin, part of the old Prince’s Dock, the large, square area of water that flows in from the River Clyde. The addition of floating wetlands further develops the science centre’s bid to enhance the surrounding natural environment, having completed work on the outer area and moat in 2021.

GOVERNMENT NET ZERO TARGETS AROUND THE WORLD 

Posted in Opinion & Environment and Sustainability

15 July 2023

Which governments are tackling overall emissions?

CIC joins 30 organisations calling on government to scrap flagship planning reform 

Posted in Opinion & Environment and Sustainability

10 July 2023

CIC has joined councils, housebuilders, housing associations, charities and planners have called on the government to scrap a key part of its flagship planning reforms, warning its proposals could see a reduction in affordable homes delivered and less money for vital infrastructure.

AI should be part of teacher training courses, professional body advises 

Posted in Opinion & Education

09 July 2023

Understanding AI should be part of teacher training courses and headteachers' leadership qualifications, the professional body for computing has recommended.

Engineering skills critical in saving the planet, says King Charles 

Posted in Opinion & Environment and Sustainability

08 July 2023

In the first official engagement since his coronation, King Charles III has given a speech on the importance of engineering skills in saving the planet from a climate catastrophe. Breaking ground for a new laboratory that aims to speed up the development of net zero aviation and energy, the King visited the new centre at Cambridge University yesterday which aims to bring together experts from research and industry.

Crewless maintenance vessels to support offshore wind farm repairs being developed at National Robotarium 

Posted in Opinion & Environment and Sustainability

07 July 2023

Electric remotely operated vehicles (eROVs) that perform maintenance and repair tasks on offshore wind turbines are being developed by the National Robotarium in partnership with Fugro, the world’s leading Geo-data specialist. Deployed from Fugro’s uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), the companies are working closely together to explore how the offshore energy sector can benefit from advancing this autonomous technology.

UK secondary school pupils call for more relevant and rigorous climate change education 

Posted in Opinion

04 July 2023

  • Students say the climate change education they receive is too focused on passing exams, and doesn’t equip them with the skills needed to tackle future impacts of the climate crisis
  • Young people want solutions-based teaching that has more relevance to their own lives, and not just to learn facts about climate change and associated impacts
  • Today (Monday 5 June) is the 50th World Environment Day. The British Science Association and University of Plymouth are amplifying the voices of young people and their calls for better and more accessible climate change education

Grampian team pioneers breast screening Artificial Intelligence 

Posted in Opinion & Education

03 July 2023

Breast screening technology developed using Artificial Intelligence (AI) can detect abnormalities that would have been missed using current screening procedures.

Reskilling members of the Armed Forces community as Ethical Hackers 

Posted in Opinion & Education

02 July 2023

Abertay University is teaming up with SaluteMyJob and the Cyber and Fraud Centre - Scotland to deliver a pioneering programme to support members of the Armed Forces community on their journey towards a career in cybersecurity.

Net-zero future for UK wind industry accelerating with growth of new industry body 

Posted in Opinion & Environment and Sustainability

30 June 2023

Since its launch just three months ago, 30 organisations including renewables giants Orsted, EDF Renewables and Zero Waste Scotland have officially expressed interest in joining the Coalition for Wind Industry Circularity (CWIC) led by the University of Strathclyde operated National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), SSE Renewables and Renewable Parts.

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