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LEC links with Brazil to develop research into tropical rainforest conservation.
Many tropical forest conservation initiatives are currently limited by a poor understanding of the biodiversity consequences of anthropogenic impacts on natural systems. But a team of researches within the Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) are aiming to help develop scientific research programs that are able to inform the development of effective strategies for the conservation of tropical forest biodiversity.
Jos Barlow, a research fellow within LEC, examines the effects that humans have on tropical forest biodiversity. Jos has recently been working to develop links with Brazil through the development of a dual-doctorate program with the Federal University of Lavras (UFLA).
UFLA is based in Minas Gerais in the south east of Brazil, and has over 2000 students enrolled on post-graduate courses.
In December 2009 a delegation from UFLA visited Lancaster University and signed a Memorandum of Understanding outlining the development of this program. Recruitment for the dual-PhD program will begin in early 2010, with UFLA offering studentships that will link with research expertise at UFLA with LEC.
All students will be jointly supervised by staff from Lancaster University and UFLA, and will undertake a significant portion of their study at each university.
For more information, contact Jos Barlow on 01524 510548 or jos.barlow@lancaster.ac.uk.
Tue 16 March 2010
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Geography student sets up film company
It is well known that Geography graduates are highly employable and use their degrees in many different ways. One of the more unusual we have heard about recently is Lancaster geographer Greg Tomaszewicz who has set up his own Video Production Company - Lanor Productions.
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Fri 22 February 2013
Eco-innovation businesses invited to attend pioneering project launch
Ambitious North West SMEs keen to drive forward eco-innovative ideas and products are invited to a major event in Manchester on March 4.
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Thu 21 February 2013
First Science and Technology Business Partnerships and Enterprise Annual Report 2011-2012 available to download now
2011-2012 saw the development of a new theme-based strategy for Business Partnerships and Enterprise in Science and Technology. The seven interdisciplinary themes are: Advanced Manufacturing, Energy, Environment, Health and Human Development, Information and Communication Technologies, Quantum Technology and Security. Each theme has dedicated professional staff to work with businesses and source the expertise they need.
Tue 19 February 2013
Lancaster University Coffeemat Challenge won by Science and Technology student Seb
The concept of a new university website, complete with mobile application, to capture the campus social scene at a glance, earned an enterprising student an iPad.
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Tue 19 February 2013