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Aston University to take part in West Midlands Innovation Accelerator to spark growth and innovation

Posted on Monday 20th March, 2023

Aston University has been announced as a partner in the West Midlands Innovation Accelerator The University will lead the Biochar Clean Tech Accelerator and play a key role in two other projects The Accelerator aims to bolster the growth of regional clusters of excellence. Read More >>

EBRI bioenergy researchers to improve measurement of industrial carbon dioxide

Posted on Friday 3rd February, 2023

Aston University’s Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute to develop clearer guidelines about measuring carbon dioxide. Project will take UK a step nearer to net zero emissions. Read More >>

EBRI to explore low carbon hydrogen production from biomass conversion

Posted on Thursday 26th January, 2023

Aston University receives Wolfson Foundation grant to help develop first integrated lab-scale centre to explore low carbon hydrogen production from biomass conversion Grant to help set up first integrated centre to explore low carbon hydrogen production from biomass conversion Centre to be equipped with state-of-the-art technology Will place Aston University at the forefront of hydrogen production and utilisation. Read More >>

EBRI announces new biochar webinar dates

Posted on Monday 23rd January, 2023

The Energy & Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) will be hosting a webinar about biochar and the part this multi-purpose material can play in decarbonising and improving both rural and urban environments. Read More >>

Biochar Insights available for Birmingham and Solihull organisations

Posted on Wednesday 18th January, 2023

Results of recent research allow EBRI at Aston University to offer a unique opportunity which could provide a range of commercial and environmental benefits to local organisations at no cost. Read More >>

EBRI scientists to help power Indonesia with affordable energy made from rice straw

Posted on Thursday 22nd December, 2022

Project to convert unwanted rice straw into cheap energy on a commercial scale Most rice straw in Indonesia is burned causing pollution and health problems Project will almost double affordable energy captured from waste. Read More >>

Cabinet Member for Environment visits Aston University to discuss sustainability challenges and solutions

Posted on Wednesday 7th December, 2022

Birmingham City Council Cabinet Member Cllr Majid Mahmood met with sustainability experts from across Aston University. Read More >>

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EBRI bioenergy expert urges government to use COP27 to move consumers away from fossil fuel use

Posted on Tuesday 15th November, 2022

COP27 should be turning point to switch from heating homes with fossil fuels. Professor Patricia Thornley, was a presenter at COP26 in Glasgow. Read More >>

EBRI delivers tailored low carbon advice to clothes designer ahead of COP27 fashion charter

Posted on Tuesday 8th November, 2022

University expert helps clothes designer measure and tackle their carbon emissions. Upcycler, ‘Missfit Creations’, has saved CO2 equivalent of three tonnes. Read More >>

Aston University expert calls for COP27 to focus on sustainable transport

Posted on Monday 7th November, 2022

Aston University expert says sustainable transport should be focus of COP27. Dr Lucy Rackliff made call at Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce conference. Read More >>

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