At the start of Investigating Agricultural Soil Samples, a research collaboration between the Universities of York and Mahidol, the team met to discuss their values and work these into a project handbook. During this meeting, they covered how funding would be distributed.  Mahidol raised that the money they received would be subject to extra financial […]

The Environmental Sustainability team wanted to better develop and secure the skills and careers of all members, not just their Project Investigator. To give everyone the best chance of enhancing their careers through and beyond the short term research project, each member of the project was assigned a budget for personal training and development. At […]

Dr. Eleanor Vance, a rising scholar in 19th-century English literature, found her research practices increasingly at odds with her growing environmental consciousness. Traditionally, her work involved extensive travel to archives, frequent printing of lengthy manuscripts, and reliance on resource-intensive digital databases. Driven by a desire to reduce her carbon footprint, Dr. Vance initiated several changes. […]

Dr. Anya Sharma, a seasoned environmental researcher, initially struggled with project delays and unexpected data inconsistencies. Her research, which focused on the impact of climate change on local ecosystems, was plagued by unforeseen variables. Recognising the need for a more proactive approach, Dr. Sharma implemented strategic risk mapping. She began by identifying potential risks across […]