Case Studies: Bangor University

KESS 2 Alumni Case Study : Dr Dyfed Morgan (Video)

Dr Dyfed Morgan : Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainability Champion – a video case study. Dyfed Morgan completed his PhD at Bangor University and works at MSparc science park as a Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainability Champion. Dyfed says, “I decided to do the KESS 2 scholarship after doing a master’s degree at Bangor University. I… Read more »

Bio Based Coating Applications onto Paper Based Packaging

JENNY WOODS Jenny Woods is completing her KESS 2 East Research Masters at the BioComposites Centre, Bangor University, in collaboration with Wipak (UK) Ltd. The focus of her research is bio-based polymers in application to paper-based packaging. The aim is to research and develop a bio-based coating that can be applied to a paper substrate and tested in… Read more »

KESS 2 Alumni Case Study : Dr Abigail Lowe

Dr Abigail Lowe, Biological Sciences : Botanical and Invertebrate Researcher at the National Botanic Garden of Wales Gardens are important habitats for pollinators, providing flowering resources and nest sites. There is a great deal of public support for growing “pollinator-friendly” plants but, although there are lists of plants that are best for pollinators, they are… Read more »

The development of maritime robotics to study the fine-scale movements of aquatic life (Video)

 A 25-minute KESS 2 video case study by Bangor University PhD researcher John Zachary Nash. John Zachary and others involved in this research, including company partner representatives from RS Aqua and H R Wallingford, talk about their exciting fish tracking project which is a cross-disciplinary collaboration in the fields of marine science and electronic engineering.  Subtitles are available in Welsh or English through the video settings and a transcript of the video is available below. (Transcript is… Read more »

Constructing sustainable food and drink supply chains for a Wales-wide producer led food hub that maximises local value

LUKE PROSSER THE PROJECT SO FAR Constructing sustainable food and drink supply chains for a Wales-wide producer led food hub that maximises local value. My project is looking to develop a food hub model that promotes the use of local food and drink in Wales. The project is exploring a range of sectors including public… Read more »

Wood modification: Adding value to a locally grown CO2-Sink (Video)

A video case study by Bangor University and KESS 2 funded PhD researcher Carlo Kupfernagel, his academic supervisor Dr Morwenna Spear and company supervisor Dr Andy Pitman of Lignia Wood. Their project is titled “Wood modification: Adding value to a locally grown CO2-Sink” and in this video Andy and Carlo tell us more about their… Read more »

A late career research student experience

ANDREW ROGERS A LATE CAREER RESEARCH STUDENT EXPERIENCE I took the long way around to get to my PhD research. The journey started with 25 years working in Public Health; a move into the private sector as a business consultant; the odd excursion to work with the WHO or UN in the Balkans, Central Europe… Read more »

Innovations in soil health analysis

Digging an experimental pit

ROB BROWN INNOVATIONS IN SOIL HEALTH ANALYSIS Soil is a finite and non-renewable resource. It is key to providing a wide range of goods and services such as sustainable food production for a growing population and resilience against climate change. However, increasing the intensity at which we are using soil resources is beginning to cause… Read more »

KESS 2 Alumni Case Study : Mirain Llwyd Roberts

Pontio'r Cenedlaethau

MIRAIN LLWYD ROBERTS INTERGENERATIONAL CO-ORDINATOR, GWYNEDD COUNCIL The purpose of my research project was to explore the challenges and barriers facing intergenerational projects. The title of the research was: “Bridging the people and the community: The barriers and challenges facing intergenerational projects focusing on sustainability”. Several obstacles and challenges emerged during the research and a… Read more »

Current KESS 2 projects in partnership with Tenovus Cancer Care

Tenovus Cancer Care

The research supported through KESS 2 and Tenovus Cancer Care has already done so much to help cancer patients. Below are projects that Tenovus Cancer Care is currently supporting with KESS 2, to continue helping people affected by cancer.   2018 Delineating how PI3K/PTEN oncogenic signalling contributes to prostate cancer Student: Manisha Dass Supervisor: Dr Helen Pearson… Read more »