If we can farm metal from plants, what else can we learn from life on Earth?

There is so much intelligence on this planet other than ours. Realising that will be key to adapting to climate breakdown

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Catch Up: Can digitalisation change the way we think about and use materials? Blue Skies, Green Future webinar

The ‘Blue skies, green future’ webinar series presents ideas and innovation to spark discussion on the topic of transformation and sustainability within the foundation industries. Materials Made Smarter: can digitalisation […]

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Blue Skies, Green Future Webinar: Which Future for Chemicals?

20th April 2022, 11:00, virtual via Zoom Register to attend The ‘Blue skies, green future’ webinar series presents ideas and innovation to spark discussion on the topic of transformation and […]

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Completed: Valorisation of Metallurgical Wastes through Chemically Bonded Ceramics (VMW-CBC)

In collaboration with Luxfer MEL Technologies In a circular economy, by-products retain some value since they may feed into other production processes but feasibility of their use hinges on the […]

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TFI Network+ Director reflects on the first year of the Network

The need for innovation and transformation has never been more significant in the Foundation Industries. COP26 highlighted the critical juncture we are at as a species in the fight against global warming and climate change. The looming rise in the cost of electricity and gas is casting a shadow over our energy intensive industries and disruptions to global supply chains and available personnel caused by the pandemic have exacerbated issues around production.

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UKRI blog: Drive gender equality, drive growth in the foundation industries

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TFI Network+ celebrates International Womens Day 2022

On 8th March 2022, Transforming Foundation Industries Network+ celebrated International Womens Day 2022 with a social media campaign celebrating some of the women in our Network. We posted throughout the […]

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TFI Network+ Co-Director Professor Susan Bernal Lopez awarded prestigious 2022 Robert L’Hermite Medal

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Blue Skies, Green Future webinar series: Can digitalisation change the way we think about and use materials?

15th March 2022, 11:00-12:00 Register to attend Materials Made Smarter: can digitalisation change the way think about and use materials? The UK’s ability to manufacture advanced materials underpins our ambitions […]

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TFI Network+ Workshop for Post-Doctoral Researchers – Funding for small projects

Tuesday 1st March Register to attend The Transforming Foundation Industries Network+ has available funding for small projects of between 3 and 6 months duration. The TFIN+ is keen to attract […]

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