Algae research into new medicines wins award

Drug discovery company IOTA Pharmaceuticals has chosen the University of Greenwich as its academic partner to research the potential of the microalga Dunaliella as a route to new medicines.

Date of release: Monday, March 17 2014

Fishing and tourism partnership launched

A €300,000 international partnership to promote sustainable fishing and tourism in the UK and parts of Europe is being led by the University of Greenwich.

Date of release: Friday, March 7 2014

Healthy eating must begin at birth: Food expert’s public lecture

The crucial importance of healthy eating in our formative years is the subject of a free University of Greenwich public lecture.

Date of release: Thursday, February 27 2014

Seaweed could be next new biofuel

New research to turn seaweed into liquid biofuel aims to overcome two main barriers to the plant becoming a major source of renewable energy.

Date of release: Thursday, February 20 2014

Science PhD student new SAPS co-chair

Date of release: Thursday, January 1 1970

Two science blogs published in one week

Date of release: Thursday, January 1 1970

Algae research gives hope for renewable carbon-negative source of food and medicines

Bright pink-orange microalgae found in salt lakes and coastal waters could become a renewable source of food, plastics, health products and fuel as a result of new research announced this week.

Date of release: Thursday, February 13 2014

Science PhD students elected as SAPS board members

Date of release: Thursday, January 1 1970

MSc Environmental Conservation graduate to represent Ghana

Date of release: Thursday, January 1 1970

Obesity is the New Cigarette

Date of release: Thursday, January 1 1970