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Simultaneous electricity generation and microbially-assisted electrosynthesis in MFCs (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Gajda, I., Greenman, J., Melhuish, C., & Ieropoulos, I. (2014, October). Simultaneous electricity generation and microbially-assisted electrosynthesis in MFCs. Paper presented at 226th ECS Meeting,Electrochemical Society, Cancun, Mexico

Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs) are bio-electrochemical transducers that generate electricity as a direct result of microbial metabolism, when breaking down organic matter for continuous growth and maintenance. On the other hand, Microbial Electrolysis C... Read More about Simultaneous electricity generation and microbially-assisted electrosynthesis in MFCs.

The cultural ecosystem services of waste repositories (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Sinnett, D., & Williams, K. (2014, September). The cultural ecosystem services of waste repositories. Paper presented at UK-Ireland Planning Research Conference, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford

This paper presents a new typology of waste repositories as a means of assessing the cultural ecosystem services of such sites in the United Kingdom. The potential ecosystem services provided by waste repositories are dependent on many factors includ... Read More about The cultural ecosystem services of waste repositories.

A new approach to delivering fisheries management in English European marine sites (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Solandt, J., Luk, S., Gregson, S., Moore, M., & Appleby, T. (2014, August). A new approach to delivering fisheries management in English European marine sites. Presented at International Marine Conservation Congress, University of Glasgow

Management of potentially damaging projects in Eu marine protected areas - so-called Natura 2000 Sites - are meant to be subject to strict protection measures. Despite this, up until 2012, there was no strategic approach across the UK to regulate pot... Read More about A new approach to delivering fisheries management in English European marine sites.

Time and Tide (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Appleby, T., & Croce, B. (2014, August). Time and Tide. Presented at International Marine Conservation Congress 2014, University of Glasgow

A short film on the implications of maximum sustainable yield in the Clyde with interviews from local stakeholders

Evaluation of the mechanical properties of cross laminated bamboo panels by digital image correlation and finite element modelling (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Archila, H. F., Brandon, D., Ansell, M. P., Walker, P., & Ormondroyd, G. A. (2014, August). Evaluation of the mechanical properties of cross laminated bamboo panels by digital image correlation and finite element modelling. Paper presented at World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE) 2014, Quebec City, Canada

Guadua angustifolia Kunth (Guadua) is a bamboo species native to South and Central America that has been widely used for structural applications in small and large scale buildings, bridges and temporary structures. Guadua remains a material for verna... Read More about Evaluation of the mechanical properties of cross laminated bamboo panels by digital image correlation and finite element modelling.

Artificial photosynthesis coupled with electricity generation - microbial fuel cells as artificial plants (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Gajda, I., Greenman, J., Stinchcombe, A., Melhuish, C., & Ieropoulos, I. (2014, July). Artificial photosynthesis coupled with electricity generation - microbial fuel cells as artificial plants. Paper presented at ALIFE 14: The Fourteenth International Conference on the Synthesis and Simulation of Living Systems, NY, USA

To meet the global goal of carbon reduction process there is a need to develop an artificial system that may act as an autonomous CO2 scrubber. This paper describes the direct electricity generation by the Microbial Fuel Cell with the simultaneous bi... Read More about Artificial photosynthesis coupled with electricity generation - microbial fuel cells as artificial plants.

Bounds and algorithms for limited packings in graphs (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Gagarin, A., & Zverovich, V. (2014, June). Bounds and algorithms for limited packings in graphs. Paper presented at The 9th International Colloquium on Graph Theory and Combinatorics, Grenoble, France

Law and science in conflict: The resurrection of maximum sustainable yield (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Appleby, T., Everard, M., & Simpson, S. (2014, June). Law and science in conflict: The resurrection of maximum sustainable yield. Presented at Marine and Coastal Policy Forum 2014, University of Plymouth

For the first time the law on maximum sustainable yield changes the burden of proof, it is now up to the government to demonstrate sustainable fisheries. The right to fish is no longer untrammelled.

Planning and design approaches for cycling infrastructure (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Parkin, J. (2014, May). Planning and design approaches for cycling infrastructure. Presented at Radfahren in der Stadt Ringvorlesung, Technical University, Vienna, Austria

This chapter argues that approaches to design for cycle traffic have been undertaken based on inappropriate assumptions about the relationship between motor traffic and cycle traffic. The chapter provides provides the philosophy of science as a conte... Read More about Planning and design approaches for cycling infrastructure.

Exploring population distribution and motion dynamics through mobile phone device data in selected cities – lessons learned from the UrbanAPI project (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Peter-Anders, J., Loibl, W., Züger, J., Khan, Z., & Ludlow, D. (2014, May). Exploring population distribution and motion dynamics through mobile phone device data in selected cities – lessons learned from the UrbanAPI project. Paper presented at REAL CORP 2014, Vienna

The paper discusses experiences of development and implementation of public motion explorer (PME) tool as part of the EU FP7 project urbanAPI. This tool has been applied to three EU cities with the objective to investigate population distribution dyn... Read More about Exploring population distribution and motion dynamics through mobile phone device data in selected cities – lessons learned from the UrbanAPI project.

A SWRL bridge to XACML for clouds privacy compliant policies (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Munir, K., & Rahmouni, H. (2014, April). A SWRL bridge to XACML for clouds privacy compliant policies. Paper presented at CLOSER 2014 - 4th International Conference on Cloud Computing and Services Science, Barcelona, Spain

The management of privacy and personal information within multi-cultural domain such as clouds and other universal collaborative systems requires intrinsic compliance-checking and assurance modules in order to increase social trust and acceptance. Fo... Read More about A SWRL bridge to XACML for clouds privacy compliant policies.

Maximum sustainable yield? Fish, fishers and people (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Appleby, T., Everard, M., & Simpson, S. (2014, March). Maximum sustainable yield? Fish, fishers and people. Presented at Oceans and Human Health Conference, Bedruthan

This paper examines the basis of 4 fundamental laws governing fisheries and human interaction with the sea: coastal states’ rights, obligations for sustainable fishing, duties for health and safety at sea and the public trust obligations in the way t... Read More about Maximum sustainable yield? Fish, fishers and people.

Raising sustainability awareness: Engaging the whole institutional community (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Gough, G., & Longhurst, J. (2014, January). Raising sustainability awareness: Engaging the whole institutional community. Presented at On Sustainability.Tenth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability, Split, Croatia

This presentation explores the approach being taken by UWE to extend the ‘circle of the committed’ already engaged with ESD in the university. The university has set an ambitious target of 100% of all students being able to engage with the idea of su... Read More about Raising sustainability awareness: Engaging the whole institutional community.

Implementing a Comprehensive Institution Wide Approach to Education for Sustainable Development. A Case Study of the University of the West of England, Bristol, UK (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Longhurst, J., & Gough, G. (2014, January). Implementing a Comprehensive Institution Wide Approach to Education for Sustainable Development. A Case Study of the University of the West of England, Bristol, UK. Presented at On Sustainability. Tenth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability, Split, Croatia

This presentation describes the actions taken by UWE, Bristol to develop a comprehensive approach to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) within the curricula of the University. It describes the process and outcomes of the major actions take... Read More about Implementing a Comprehensive Institution Wide Approach to Education for Sustainable Development. A Case Study of the University of the West of England, Bristol, UK.

University leadership for sustainability. Implementing a comprehensive institution wide approach to education for sustainable development. A case study of the University of the West of England, Bristol (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Longhurst, J., & Gough, G. (2014, January). University leadership for sustainability. Implementing a comprehensive institution wide approach to education for sustainable development. A case study of the University of the West of England, Bristol. Presented at University Leadership for Sustainability, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK

Responding to the first of the questions underpinning this conference this presentation describes the actions taken by UWE, Bristol to develop a comprehensive approach to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) within the curricula of the Univers... Read More about University leadership for sustainability. Implementing a comprehensive institution wide approach to education for sustainable development. A case study of the University of the West of England, Bristol.