Keiron Roberts
@keiron_roberts
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Sustainability lecturer with an absolute passion of all things science, sport and gadgety! Also an occasional artist 🎨 Views & opinions are my own.
Southampton, England
Joined January 2012
My Stepmums Dad
Remembering Petty Officer (Sonar) Michael Fowler, HMS Coventry Royal Navy, died aged 37 when the ship was attacked by Argentinian aircraft on the 25th May 1982. #Falklands @falklands_utd
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Remembering Petty Officer (Sonar) Michael Fowler, HMS Coventry Royal Navy, died aged 37 when the ship was attacked by Argentinian aircraft on the 25th May 1982. #Falklands @falklands_utd
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Scientists from @portsmouthuni are on a mission aboard @HMSProtector to safeguard one of the world’s most fragile environments. Dr. Keiron Roberts and the @UoPPlastics team collected water and sediments samples in Antarctica to measure human impact from tourism. #BSW25
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Alongside Punta Arenas 🇨🇱 five members of the Ship’s Company of PROTECTOR took part in the ‘Supera tu Marca’ 10km run 🏃♂️ . All did well, including a couple of personal bests, and a second place 🥈 podium finish for the First Lieutenant!
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Our Director Prof Steve Fletcher featured on BBC Rare Earth’s episode, Who's in charge: us or plastic? 🎙️ Prof. Fletcher addresses the pressing issue of #plastic #pollution and discusses innovative #solutions to this global challenge Listen on BBC Sounds
bbc.co.uk
How can we reduce the burden of plastic pollution?
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Just a few days back from an epic journey with the crew of the @RoyalNavy ship @hmsprotector If you wanted to know what @portsmouthuni were doing in Antarctica take a look here https://t.co/VSSXnxRoLm
#Antarctica #microplastic #penguin #pollution #Science #plastic #tourism
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Wish us luck 🤞🤞🤞
We’re looking forward to next week’s #THEAwards! Finalists in the category of Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership are: @DMUleicester
@LSBU
@AberdeenUni
@UniofExeter
@PlymUni @UoPPlastics
@PortsmouthUni Shortlist for all categories: https://t.co/0UOP6AMUVa
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Dr Cressida Bowyer, Deputy Director of @UoPPlastics, writes for @timeshighered about using creative methods, such as theatre, music and visual arts, for research into #plasticpollution
https://t.co/g6Edgiey5U
timeshighereducation.com
Incorporating theatre, music and the visual arts as research tools complements analytical and qualitative approaches to environmental challenges – and goes beyond public engagement into local and...
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The team at @UoPPlastics have been conducting research throughout the #plastictreaty #INC process to understand stakeholder perspectives. Ahead of #INC5 we are hosting a webinar to discuss what stakeholders believe is #missioncritical as the #negotiations conclude
What is mission critical at #INC5 of the Global #PlasticsTreaty? Join our webinar on 14 Nov at 1pm where the we'll present our #research findings and what needs to happen at INC-5 to streamline negotiations for an effective and ambitious outcome. Register https://t.co/3KHvAXrATb
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Scientists from #PortsmouthUniversity embark on an expedition to investigate the effects of tourism and climate change in #Antarctica, living aboard HMS Protector, the Royal Navy’s icebreaker. To read the full story, click here: https://t.co/SD8GDgOVC0
@hmprotector @RoyalNavy
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❓ Did you know ❓ 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer. Don't wait for a sign – check your risk online today.
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Burning household rubbish now UK’s dirtiest form of power, BBC finds - BBC News #ClimateChange #Incineration #WasteManagement
https://t.co/qexJg3n0mA
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Nearly half of waste is now burned for energy, but BBC analysis finds it is as dirty as coal.
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We are hiring a Senior Research Associate for the Revolution Plastics Institute, to work with Prof Fay Couceiro on #microplastics projects. Apply by 16 October: https://t.co/yEc2oeOMta
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Senior research associate to work with Prof Fay Couceiro at @UoPPlastics on #microplastics projects, Don't miss out!⬇️👇🏼
We are hiring a Senior Research Associate for the Revolution Plastics Institute, to work with Prof Fay Couceiro on #microplastics projects. Apply by 16 October: https://t.co/yEc2oeOMta
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Members of the @UoPPlastics team are attending #MICRO2024 conference this week, presenting their research in #plasticpollution. Its been brilliant to hear from others in the field and share expertise in #plastics #research
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Innovative approaches and clear leadership on environmental issues earned institutions a spot on the shortlist for #THEAwards 2024 Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership. In the running are @dmuleicester; @LSBU; @aberdeenuni; @UniofExeter; @PlymUni and
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My office for the day *rolls up sleeves* Penultimate International negotiations kick off today to end plastic pollution @UoPPlastics will be here all week #inc4 #PlasticsTreaty #PlasticPollution #justtransition #unep
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Over 80,000 people have signed up to take part in the #BigPlasticCount next week. Will you join them? https://t.co/w5zusl99uB The count is especially important this year as the data gathered will provide evidence to push for a UN Global #PlasticsTreaty to end #plasticpollution
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⏳ Only a few days left to apply! We're looking for a Bid Writer for the #RevolutionPlastics Institute @portsmouthuni to create compelling and persuasive content for proposals, tenders, and bids to support new projects. Apply by 3 March: https://t.co/TG39m5LdSB
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