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EBRI appears on BBC Midlands Today

Posted on Monday 14th August, 2023

EBRI’s Director of Engagement, Tim Miller, has appeared on BBC Midlands Today along with our Urban Biochar Demonstrator at Cofton in South Birmingham. Read More >>

Could the centuries old science of biochar help to restore the River Wye and bring millions to the West Midlands economy?

Posted on Thursday 10th August, 2023

This morning our Director of Engagement at EBRI, Tim Miller, appeared live on BBC radio in a very topical discussion about river pollution, chicken muck, pyrolysis and the part biochar can play in river restoration, as well as adding value to the economy. Read More >>

EBRI’s business support boosts the low carbon economy during challenging times

Posted on Thursday 27th July, 2023

An independent study has forecast that the work of Aston University’s Energy & Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) will generate over £23 million gross value added (GVA) for the West Midlands economy over the next two years. Read More >>

EBRI at West Midlands Innovation Accelerator Launch

Posted on Thursday 13th July, 2023

Tim Miller, Director of Engagement at the Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) was invited to present the Biochar Clean Tech Accelerator project to over 200 business and stakeholders at the regional launch of the West Midlands Innovation Accelerator held on 12 July at the STEAMhouse in Central Birmingham. Read More >>

EBRI launches new project website

Posted on Monday 3rd July, 2023

The Energy & Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) at Aston University has launched its updated website to promote its new Biochar CleanTech Accelerator project. Read More >>

Aston University energy expert advises government to invest in low carbon fuels alongside electrification

Posted on Thursday 15th June, 2023

• Professor Patricia Thornley has led a Department for Transport advisory paper.• Advises decarbonisation will need low-carbon fuels alongside electrification.• Read More >>

Photo of Tim Miller in front of Biochar technology

Aston University wins £1.8m to boost West Midlands low carbon markets

Posted on Monday 12th June, 2023

Aston University and local industry to develop technology to convert organic material into commercially valuable products. Read More >>

UK Boardrooms look to biochar to reduce carbon

Posted on Wednesday 31st May, 2023

A new survey of companies conducted by EBRI at Aston University shows that UK companies ranging from large to small have an interest in using biochar to reduce carbon impact. Read More >>

Cofton demonstrator appears on national TV

Posted on Monday 29th May, 2023

On 27 May, EBRI’s Urban Biochar and Sustainable Materials Demonstrator was featured on the ‘Sky News Climate Show with Tom Heap‘. Read More >>

EBRI wins grant to make research more sustainable and environmentally friendly

Posted on Wednesday 3rd May, 2023

• University awarded grant to develop more sustainable separation method through AstraZeneca’s Open Innovation CoSolve Challenge at ELRIG.• Read More >>

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