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Scientists travel to Antarctica to identify what led to its separation from South America

Professor Javier Hernandez-Molina a specialist in marine sedimentary processes joins a group of international researchers this month on the DRACC2022 Antarctic oceanographic cruise.

Professor Dan Bosence receives the 2021 Duke of Cambridge SCUBA Prize

Professor Dan Bosence, alongside the Isle of Purbeck Sub-Aqua Club, were presented the award by HRH Duke of Cambridge at a ceremony in Kensington Palace

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Prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize Awarded

Dr Paula Koelemeijer (Department of Earth Sciences) has been awarded a Philip Leverhulme Prize in recognition of her outstanding research.

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