C-POD technology on a Cornish beach - the University of Exeter worked with Chelonia Ltd to develop dolphin monitoring devices.Case study: Marine conservation research in Cornwall
Dr Brendan Godley, from University of Exeter’s Tremough Campus in Cornwall, has recently been awarded an ECIF R&D Voucher in partnership with Chelonia Ltd to establish monitoring equipment for detecting dolphins in the Pacific.
The University’s Research & Knowledge Transfer (RKT) Team in Cornwall brought this opportunity for funding to the attention of Dr Godley who works at the University’s School of Biosciences based in the Centre for Ecology & Conservation in Penryn. Members of the RKT Team helped with the application process, which is now helping to develop equipment to detect different marine species in new environments.
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Case study: Rice blast fungus project
Rice blast fungus (known scientifically as Magnaporthe oryzae) causes an important disease affecting rice. Research focuses on the mechanisms by which fungal pathogens can infect living host plants, invade their tissues, and cause disease.
Research & Knowledge transfer supported Professor Talbot’s work by developing impact strategies, protecting intellectual property and engaging with industry. RKT provides key support to protect emerging intellectual property and works closely with Professor Talbot to ensure that IP management, protection and commercial exploitation issues are considered throughout the lifecycle of the project.
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Case study: A remote control robot for underground surveying
A student at the University’s renowned Camborne School of Mines has turned his final year project first into a PhD and now into a career.
James Jobling-Purser designed the remote-controlled Robotic Survey Vehicle (RSV) as part of his undergraduate studies in mineral surveying and resource management. The RSV was designed to act as a mobile platform for sophisticated surveying equipment in areas too dangerous for people to enter.
Support and mentoring from the University of Exeter’s Research & Knowledge Transfer office at our Tremough Campus in Cornwall helped James to secure Objective One CUC Research Funding. This was key in enabling James to develop electronic components for the RSV in collaboration with JK Electronics in Penryn.
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Case study: Fuel-free portable power
As part of his third year Renewable Energy Degree Project with the
Camborne School of Mines (CSM) in Cornwall, Jonah Kinross designed a
modular, portable, renewable energy generator and storage device for off
grid power. Developed initially from his idea for a silent source of
‘clean power’ for art installations in remote locations in Cornwall, the
weather-resistant system integrated a wind turbine with solar panels
and power storage.
With support from the University of Exeter Proof of concept Fund, Jonah built a working prototype. Following his graduation from the University of Exeter’s CSM, he founded his own company, Kraft Maus Ltd, based in Penryn, near Falmouth.
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Case study: Visualising climate change in the Tamar Valley
A new research project is exploring how 3D animations can help local communities understand the effects of climatic change on the landscape of the Tamar Valley. The project is being carried out by PhD student Amy Nettley at University of Exeter’s Cornwall Campus.
A collaborative approach from the University of Exeter at Tremough included the RKT Team who assisted in the Business Plan and internal appraisal process. Funding from the European Social Fund enabled the University to sponsor Amy to carry out this interdisciplinary research. The project is being supervised by Dr Karen Anderson, Dr Chris Caseldine, and Dr Caitlin DeSilvey from the Department of Geography at the University of Exeter’s Tremough Campus.
Case study: Country Holidays for Inner City Kids (CHICKS)
This PhD project is a collaboration between the University of Exeter’s School of Geography and Business School, and CHICKS - a registered charity helping disadvantaged children. The research is supervised by Dr Michael Leyshon, Prof Catherine Brace and Prof Tim Coles and is called: ‘Giving children the chance to be children: Memory, identity and holidays in the countryside’
The Research & Knowledge Transfer (RKT) Team at Tremough Campus, Cornwall were responsible for brokering the negotiation and managing the application process between CHICKS and Academic schools. The CASE Studentship grant was awarded to PhD student Tea Tverin, through an ESRC cluster in Sport, Tourism & Leisure.
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