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A Vision for Clean Growth

Posted on 21 January 2020 by Heath Jeffries

  ‘Throughout 2019, global events – from Australia’s bush fires to Delhi’s coldest day in over a century – heightened our focus on renewables and clean energy. As Director of Cardiff Catalysis Institute (CCI), I’m acutely aware of unlocking the power of my own specialist science to deliver clean growth. In effect, that means applying
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Keeping us safe: ideas, Endeavr and innovation in UK cybersecurity

Posted on 13 November 2019 by Heath Jeffries

Ask a person in the street about cyber security, and you’ll find answers that vary dramatically. Some people are tech savvy, some are confused. A poll – recently included in the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)’s third Annual Review – shows most are concerned and, to some extent, fatalistic that they will become victims of
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Partnership drives efficiency at UK’s biggest wine company

Posted on 3 October 2019 by Heath Jeffries

A partnership between Manufacturer of the Year Accolade Wines, Panalpina Research Centre (PARC) and Cardiff University has helped the drinks company streamline operations and achieve significant reductions in their inventory levels. The Australian headquartered firm’s thirst for continuous improvement and innovation led them to team up with PARC and the University to explore ways of
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Sustainable synthetic fuels for a cleaner, greener planet

Posted on 2 October 2019 by Heath Jeffries

Global warming is beyond doubt. A recent United Nations report notes climate change is devastating our seas and frozen regions. Governments need to act fast. Experts are calling for deep, immediate cuts to carbon emissions. Cardiff scientists are leading the quest for alternatives to fossil fuels. Here, Professor Duncan Wass, Director of Cardiff Catalysis Institute
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