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Funded PhD Studentship -The development of a passive water sampler for high-polarity cytotoxic drugs
The development of a passive water sampler for high-polarity cytotoxic drugs in aquatic systems
An exciting analytical chemistry project aimed at developing a novel polymer-based passive water sampler for cytotoxic anti-cancer drugs is available in a partnership between Lancaster Environment Centre and the Centre of Ecology & Hydrology. The occurrence of these potent pharmaceuticals in wastewater effluents and receiving waters is of growing concern, particularly in the water industry, as many of these chemicals are not fully degraded during the sewage treatment process resulting in their occurrence in river/estuary water, with risks to water quality and aquatic biota.
The project will develop a sensitive and reproducible analytical method based on LC-MS instrumentation. A laboratory programme will be pursued to understand the behaviour of a selection of these chemicals in water under a range of test conditions (varying pH and dissolved constituents). Experiments will be undertaken to measure chemical uptake and depuration for a range of test sorbents to develop a suitable passive-sampler matrix ready for field trials. Development and field testing of the sampler will be conducted in conjunction with scientists from United Utilities, the major water supply company in NW England and a CASE partner on this project, with the aim of producing field data on a high spatial scale. The project will be jointly supervised by scientists from LEC and CEH.
Deadline for Applications: Friday 16th July.
Further information about the PhD Studentship and details on how to apply is available at PhD Opportunity or from Andy Harrod
Fri 18 June 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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