Day: December 21, 2025
The University of Huddersfield has once again pushed the boundaries of contemporary performance with Ben Crick’s new opera, The Last Machine Breaker. The work, described as an “innovative Luddite opera”, juxtaposes the early days of the Industrial Revolution with a speculative 2030 future, using green‑screen technology to have a single cast inhabit four distinct roles. The […]
COP30 Highlights: Loughborough University’s Impact on Sustainable Energy In December 2025, the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, served as a global stage for researchers, policymakers, and civil society to chart a path toward a low‑carbon future. Loughborough University’s Centre for Sustainable Transitions – Energy, Environment and Resilience (STEER) was at the […]
Understanding RAAC and Its Impact on UK Hospitals Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) has been a common construction material in the United Kingdom since the 1950s. Its lightweight, aerated composition made it attractive for flat roofs and wall panels in schools, hospitals, and other public buildings. However, the material’s long‑term durability has come under scrutiny […]
Understanding the Impact of Retrofits on Fuel Poverty UK homes account for roughly 30 % of the country’s greenhouse‑gas emissions, with heating systems being the largest contributor. At the same time, more than one in ten households faced fuel poverty in 2024, meaning they could not afford to keep their homes at a comfortable temperature. The […]
Coffee Waste: A Growing Resource for Water Treatment Every year, coffee consumption worldwide reaches over 176 million bags, producing a substantial amount of spent coffee grounds (SCGs). While often discarded, SCGs are rich in organic matter and possess a porous structure that makes them ideal for adsorbing heavy metals from water. This emerging field aligns […]
