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Plant polymers as plastic alternatives

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The team will be investigating how to manufacture the plant-based packaging using fewer resources and chemicals, less energy, and with an eye on any other socio-ecological impacts. The idea of being able to apply scientific knowledge to address real-world problems captivates me.

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Imaging the invisible: how can research software and imaging techniques help scientists study the things we can’t see?

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Because computational methods originated in the natural sciences, some disciplines, such as chemistry and physics, have lots of research software at their disposal. Chemistry with Dr Nicole Hondow and Stuart Micklethwaite. Chemical engineering with Professor Sven Schroeder. These skills help them to transition into RSEs.

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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture?

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“Control engineering is a discipline that has very wide applicability,” says Iven. It is essential in all modern industrial settings, playing a critical role in improving the energy and resource efficiency of processes. While this project is reducing water waste, control engineering can also increase sustainability in other contexts.