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The University of Notingham has appointed three experts in sustainable chemistry to lead the world-changing research taking place at the new GlaxoSmithKline Carbon Neutral Laboratory for Sustainable Chemistry.


BOOST FOR NOTTINGHAM’S SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY LAB


The University of Notingham has appointed three experts in sustainable chemistry to lead the world-changing research taking place at the new GlaxoSmithKline Carbon Neutral Laboratory for Sustainable Chemistry. The University has recruited Professor


Jairton Dupont, Professor David Amabilino and Professor Hon Wai Lam to work at the new laboratory which is due for completion early next year (2015). Located on the award-winning


"To recruit not one, but three leading experts in the field of sustainable chemistry is fantastic news for Nottingham"


Innovation Park, the new Carbon Neutral Laboratory building will provide unrivalled facilities for chemistry. The focus on sustainability will be reflected in the building itself, which will incorporate the latest technologies to allow it to be carbon neutral over its lifetime. The new recruits are a coup for the University, as they are all leading experts in their fields who have worked at some of the most prestigious institutions across the globe. Professor David Greenaway,


Vice-Chancellor of the University, said: “The three appointments indicate this is a priority research area for us, and establishes the University as one which truly wishes to make a world-changing impact on this global issue.” Professor Jairton Dupont (EPSRC/


GSK Professor of Sustainable Chemistry) received his PhD at The University of Strasbourg (France) and after postdoctoral research at The University of


VIVREAU SYSTEMS TICK BOXES FOR LATEST FUNDING INITIATIVE


Following the recent announcement from the HEFCE Revolving Green Fund regarding additional investment; universities can now seek funding to implement small- and large- scale carbon saving projects and now, for the first time, water reduction projects. Ticking both the carbon


saving and water reduction boxes are products within the Vivreau portfolio. Whether it is installing a series of Vi-Taps to


reduce the reliance on ketles or a Table Water Botling System to lower the carbon footprint of bringing in botled waters from every corner of the globe. Stephen Charles, Managing


Director of Vivreau, is excited by the fund: “It is refreshing to see investment being given to projects that aim to both cut carbon and reduce water usage. These were the key objectives of Vivreau when we set the company up in the late 1980s and they remain core


to our principles today. With so much focus on reducing electricity and energy, water is so often the forgoten partner, yet its importance should never be underestimated. One university already


reaping the benefits is the University of Sheffield, as Debbie Tillbrook, Events Operations Manager, explains: “As part of our brand values, we’re commited to using local, ethically sourced and environmentally friendly


products wherever possible. “I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Vivreau system to others – it’s had a positive impact for us, our customers and the environment. We’ve reduced our carbon footprint as we no longer have to have botled water delivered regularly, and as the botles are reusable there’s no need for recycling. It’s also a more cost-effective way of providing water and we can pass those savings onto our customers.”


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Oxford he became Professor of Chemistry at the Institute of Chemistry, UFRGS (Brazil). He has been a visiting Professor at various European Universities (France, Germany and Spain), is a member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences and World Academy of Sciences, and among various distinctions, he has received the Humboldt Research Award, the Conrado Wesel Science Award, the Brazilian Gran Cruz and TWAS Chemistry Award. UB


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