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Researchers from Leeds shortlisted for Newton Prize 2020
Dr Gehan Selim from the School of Civil Engineering is part of an international collaboration of researchers shortlisted for the Newton Prize 2020.
Our low-carbon future needs to be circular
The renewable energy industry needs to adopt the ideas of a circular economy, where equipment is designed to be reused or remanufactured when it reaches the end of its operational life.
Academic honoured for ‘exceptional achievements’ tackling COVID-19
A Civil Engineering academic has received a top award from the Royal Academy of Engineering for work which has had “widespread and significant impact” in tackling the spread of coronavirus.
‘Act now’ to reduce global plastic pollution, say experts
More than 1.3 billion tonnes of plastic will be dumped on land and in the oceans over the period from 2016 to 2040 unless the world acts, say a team of global experts.
Aerosol transmission may spread COVID-19
The World Health Organisation needs to recognise that coronavirus might be spread by tiny respiratory droplets that remain in the air for prolonged periods, say leading academics.