Green Fortnight
Microplastics and forever chemicals in our water sources
Today's hot topic: join Prof Chad Staddon to hear about the scale of the problems.
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Mon 28 October 2024
12:00 - 13:00 - Location
- 2E025, Frenchay Campus, , Further info
- Contact
- Vicki Harris vicki.harris@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
You are invited to join Chad Staddon, Prof of Resource Economics and Resource Economy in a lecture within his teaching course for students.
With a focus on the much publicised issues of water pollution by sewage forever chemicals and microplastics, he will talk about common physical, chemical and microbiological measures of water quality, and how they're assessed and interpreted against water quality regulations to ensure the safety of the public and wildlife.
Open to all students and staff - just turn up on the day.
For biographical details of Prof Chad Staddon. Chad is an active member of the UWE Centre for Water Communities and Resilience.
Registration and tickets
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking not required
Related events
Wed 26 March 2025, 12:00
Frenchay Community Garden session
Community Garden, Frenchay Campus
Get stuck in with gardening on Frenchay Campus. All abilities are welcome.
Sat 29 March 2025, 10:00
Greenspace conservation volunteering day
Meet outside The Students' Union shop, Union 1, Frenchay Campus
Have a positive impact on a local woodland, learn some new skills and meet like-minded people. All abilities are welcome!
Wed 09 April 2025, 12:15
UWE Bristol repair café
Z Block (School of Engineering), Atrium, Frenchay Campus
Free repairs of electronics, textiles and much more completed by students, staff, community and industry volunteers. Everyone is welcome to get involved!
Wed 23 April 2025, 12:00
Frenchay Community Garden session
Community Garden, Frenchay Campus
Get stuck in with gardening on Frenchay Campus. All abilities are welcome.
Wed 07 May 2025, 12:00
Frenchay Community Garden session
Community Garden, Frenchay Campus
Get stuck in with gardening on Frenchay Campus. All abilities are welcome.
Wed 14 May 2025, 12:15
UWE Bristol repair café
Z Block (School of Engineering), Atrium, Frenchay Campus
Free repairs of electronics, textiles and much more completed by students, staff, community and industry volunteers. Everyone is welcome to get involved!
Wed 21 May 2025, 12:00
Frenchay Community Garden session
Community Garden, Frenchay Campus
Get stuck in with gardening on Frenchay Campus. All abilities are welcome.
Tue 10 June 2025, 09:00
EURA 2025 Conference
City Hall
Sign up for EURA Annual Conference from 10 to 13 June 2025, held at City Hall, Bristol, UK.