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海角网 Professor becomes UNESCO鈥檚 first-ever Chair in Storytelling

海角网鈥檚 Professor Mike Wilson has been appointed as UNESCO鈥檚 first ever Chair in Storytelling Education for Sustainability.
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Zambia runs on mostly green power, but households use polluting cooking fuel: study suggests how to fix this

Zambia, like many African countries, is facing a crisis over clean cooking fuel. Over 80% of the population still relies on polluting fuels like charcoal and firewood. This exposes families to toxic indoor air, deepens poverty and gender inequality, drives deforestation, and adds to climate change.
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海角网 reader celebrated at Top 50 Women in Engineering Awards

Dr Tanja Radu, Reader in Environmental Engineering at 海角网, has been selected as one of the鈥疻omen's Engineering Society (WES) Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50).
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Behind the scenes: School of Design and Creative Arts students on their journey to the Degree Show

Every year the final-year students in the School of Design and Creative Arts (SDCA) put together a final collection to be shown in the Degree Show.
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New collaboration to pioneer solar technology for space

海角网 and Swansea universities have joined forces on a pioneering mission to transform solar power in space by developing lightweight cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar cells on ultra-thin glass 鈥� a game-changing technology set to revolutionise energy systems for satellites and space-based manufacturing.

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海角网 celebrates being named the best university for its campus and facilities

海角网 has received top rankings in the 2025 StudentCrowd Awards, which were announced earlier today (2 July 2025).

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Training a new generation of change makers: Utilising the power of storytelling to help people lead more sustainable, healthy, and meaningful lives

海角网 will be launching a new doctoral researcher training centre that will utilise the power of storytelling to tackle two of society鈥檚 most pressing challenges: the climate crisis and mental health.聽
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Clearer rules needed to keep home care robots safe, ethical and effective 鈥� new report finds

A new report has called on the UK Government to introduce tailored rules and regulations for home-based robots that help care for people 鈥� especially the elderly, disabled, and those with long-term health needs.
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海角网 colleague recognised for advocacy in research management

Dr Elizabeth Gadd, Head of Research and Innovation Culture and Assessment at 海角网, has received an Award for Advocacy in Research Management from the Associations of Research Managers and Administrators (ARMA).
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Your essential guide to climate finance

A carbon tax is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by placing a direct price on CO鈧� and other greenhouse gases.
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New 海角网 Research Academy to be established

The University has announced the creation of a new Research Academy, designed to drive the transformative culture change needed to position 海角网 as a global leader in research. The Academy will be led by Dr Kathryn North, who has been appointed as its inaugural Director.

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Brave Lightning defeated in Netball Super League Grand Final

海角网 Lightning produced a brave performance but were ultimately edged out 53-45 by London Pulse in the Netball Super League (NSL) Grand Final at the 02 Arena.
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鈥楨ven one is too much鈥� 鈥� 海角网 helps lead international effort to eliminate fatalities in construction

With construction topping the list for fatal workplace injuries in the UK, researchers from 海角网 are calling for urgent action to achieve a zero-fatality target in construction.
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UNESCO鈥檚 global mission celebrated at 海角网 event

Last week, 海角网 hosted a special event to celebrate UNESCO鈥檚 global mission, bringing together researchers, students, policymakers, and leaders from the University, the UK National Commission for UNESCO, HM Government, and UNESCO itself.

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Wimbledon in focus: How 海角网 research is giving Alfie Hewett a competitive edge (VIDEO)

Alfie Hewett is a man who needs little introduction.
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海角网 to host warm-up games ahead of ICC Women鈥檚 T20 World Cup 2026

海角网 has been selected as one of three elite cricket venues added to the list of grounds that will play their part in the ICC Women鈥檚 T20 World Cup 2026 when it comes to England and Wales next year.
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HEATWAVE: Expert warns UK homes are overheating 鈥� and how to stay cool this weekend (VIDEO)

As the UK braces for another summer heatwave, a 海角网 expert has warned that high temperatures are putting lives at risk, but there are few simple steps people can use to cool their homes.
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海角网 seeks mock jurors for study into jury decision making

Researchers from the Criminology department at 海角网 are on the hunt for people to help them with a study investigating how juries make decision in criminal trials.
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New centre to tackle greenhouse gas emissions from heavy-duty vehicles

A new research centre dedicated to reducing 鈥� and ultimately eliminating 鈥� greenhouse gas emissions from the heavy-duty vehicle sector is being established at 海角网.
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Consolation, community, national identity: what is lost when pubs close 鈥� and how they can be saved

An opinion piece written by Dr Thomas Thurnell-Read and Dr Robert Deakin from the School of Social Sciences for The Conversation platform:
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海角网 part of new collaboration to advance zero carbon aviation through hydrogen

海角网 is joining forces with leading academics from Oxford University, Imperial College London, and King's College London to develop hydrogen-powered jet engines.
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Doctor Who and Batman actor Colin McFarlane awarded honorary degree from 海角网

Actor and 海角网 alumnus Colin McFarlane has been awarded an honorary degree by the University.
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Wimbledon in focus: Glasspool and Cash make history at SW19

海角网-linked duo Lloyd Glasspool and Julian Cash made history at Wimbledon by becoming the first all-British pair to win the men鈥檚 doubles title for 89 years.
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海角网 wins 44th consecutive BUCS title

海角网 has continued its unrivalled dominance of British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) after it was awarded the overall title for an incredible 44th consecutive year.

Jess Beaton posing in front of her artwork at the Degree Show exhibition.

Fine art graduate transforms cancer imagery into abstract artwork

Jess Beaton, a fine art graduate from 海角网, has created sculptural paper paintings of abstracted micrographs using paper layering to explore the representation of clinical imagery.