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 >>

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 >>

EBRI sustainable fuels expert becomes fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry

Posted on Friday 4th November, 2022

Dr Jude Onwudili has become a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry. He is an expert on sustainable fuels and chemicals. Read More >>

Aston University researchers ‘feed’ leftover coffee grounds to microalgae to produce low emission biodiesel

Posted on Wednesday 2nd November, 2022

High quality biodiesel produced from microalgae ‘fed’ on leftover coffee grounds. Breakthrough in the microalgal cultivation system. Read More >>

EBRI bioenergy expert to give evidence to UK Parliament about use of sustainable timber alternative to fossil fuel

Posted on Wednesday 26th October, 2022

Aston University expert to give evidence to government. Professor Patricia Thornley is expert on bioenergy. It can deliver net greenhouse gas reductions when replacing fossil fuels. Read More >>

Aston University teams up with Brockhouse Group Limited to improve operation and energy efficiency, expected to make a profit of over £1.3 million five years post KTP

Posted on Tuesday 4th October, 2022

Aston University and Brockhouse Group Ltd enter 30-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership to develop sustainable manufacturing processes to drive competitiveness in energy conservation and renewable sectors. Read More >>

The man behind India’s first fully-electric ridehailing service to be honoured by Aston University

Posted on Thursday 21st July, 2022

Entrepreneur originally studied at Aston University for a MSc in International Business; Labelled as one of the 100 Most Powerful Business Leaders in the renewable energy industry; In 2019 he launched India’s first 100% electric taxi service. Read More >>