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Jacob Nickles and colleagues in the STFC Boulby Underground Laboratory
Jacob Nickles (left) and colleagues in the STFC Boulby Underground Laboratory

World’s deepest underground farm could reshape UK food production

A pioneering research project could transform the agriculture industry with the launch of the world’s deepest vertical farm, located 1.1km underground.
New high rise accommodation at Nine Elms, London

International research project will map the influence of the super-rich in public life, and empower citizens to combat the influence of the wealthy

A major new research project will explore how non-governmental organizations and citizens can better defend against the influence of the super-rich.
Huge open cast mining excavator, digging for ore

2024 masters student blog series: recap

Each year we invite some of our International Development students to write blog articles exploring key topics from their courses. Here's a roundup of all those articles in one place.
Josh Hurdiss

Environmental Science student wins Global Undergraduate Award for Earth and Environmental Sciences

BSc Environmental Science student Josh Hurdiss has recently been awarded the Global Undergraduate Award for Earth and Environmental Sciences.