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Meeting with Professor Sir John Beddington

Posted on December 5, 2014 by gesafacilitator

Last Wednesday along with six other PhD students, I met Sir John Beddington former chief scientific adviser to Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s government. Sir John was a very pleasant and down to earth academic who showed genuine enthusiasm for … Continue reading →

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Do You Do Virtual?

Posted on February 3, 2014 by cmorgan

In this short blog post, Dr Dave Reay examines the vast potential for technology in education to provide solutions for those seeking to reduce their own carbon footprint. He explores the reality of making personal sacrafices to live a low-carbon … Continue reading →

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