The car is the star as AA Global underlines its carbon-neutral commitment

A business in Hull has embarked on a drive to become the UK’s first zero-emission company in its sector and to encourage other small firms to promote a greener business agenda. A new Tesla car is the striking symbol of the commitment by AA Global Language Services to upgrade its company vehicles to all-electric. Other moves include installation of LED lighting at the firm’s premises and a...

The Waterline Summit to return bigger than ever with ‘eyes of the world on the Humber’

The Waterline Summit is returning as an even bigger and more ambitious event, linking the Humber to the globally critical COP26 climate change conference. The flagship summit – the largest and most important of its kind in the North of England – will position the Humber as central to the global climate challenge facing world leaders. It will feature the businesses, academic institutions, public...

University of Hull’s water expertise boosted by £720,000 NERC funding

More than £700,000 of funding will help the University of Hull secure three state-of-the-art pieces of equipment to improve our understanding of water flows. The new technology, made possible by significant funding from the Natural Environment Research Council’s 2020 Capital Call, will help experts to address key challenges in water flows. Applications include the flow of water filled with...

University speakers announced at pre-COP26 Climate Exp0 conference

Some of the University of Hull’s leading experts in climate change, energy and sustainability will share their insights at a major international climate conference next week. Climate Exp0, the first conference held by the COP26 Universities Network and Italian University Network for Sustainable Development (RUS), will run from May 17-21. Aligned with the key themes and values of the global COP26...

Hull graduate tackling plastics pollution with silicone straw business

University of Hull graduate Charlotte Walsh is leading the charge against single-use plastics through her innovative silicone straw business. Charlotte, who has worked for several international medical device companies since leaving the university, has now founded The Silicone Straw Company. After growing disheartened at seeing the rubbish left behind by visitors close to her home in the...