Environmental Nanoscience Initiative
Events and announcements
Environmental Nanoscience Initiative - Annual science meeting
20 Jul 2011
The annual joint UK-US Environmental Nanoscience Initiative science meeting will take place on 18 September 2011 at the Natural History Museum in London. Environmental Nanoscience Initiative - Annual science meeting
The closing date is 31 Aug 2011
Transatlantic partners to analyse environment and health risks of manufactured nanomaterials
20 Jan 2011
Scientists from the UK and the USA are to examine what these risks might be, and provide the scientific evidence needed to inform government and industry policies. Transatlantic partners to analyse environment and health risks of manufactured nanomaterials
Responsible Innovation workshop
11 Feb 2010
A workshop on Responsible Innovation - recognising and managing the wider implications of innovation research - is being held on 30 April 2010 at the University of Westminster as part of the RCUK programme 'Nanoscience through engineering to application'. Responsible Innovation workshop
The closing date is 5 Mar 2010
Discovery may help manage nanoparticle wastes from consumer products
12 Nov 2009
A new discovery about nanoparticle behaviour in sewage treatment plants could improve the environmental management of nanoparticle wastes. Discovery may help manage nanoparticle wastes from consumer products
Nanotechnology Grand Challenges: Solutions for the Environment
17 Jun 2009
EPSRC have issued a call inviting proposals for large-scale interdisciplinary, integrated projects to provide nanotechnology solutions for the environment. Nanotechnology Grand Challenges: Solutions for the Environment
The closing date is 5 Aug 2009
The UK Voluntary Reporting Scheme for engineered nanoscale materials
30 May 2008
The UK Voluntary Reporting Scheme for engineered nanoscale materials (VRS) aims to support the positive development of nanoscience and nanotechnologies by encouraging industry and researchers to provide information to the government. The UK Voluntary Reporting Scheme for engineered nanoscale materials
Advice concerning the use of high aspect ratio carbon nanotubes (CNT)
29 May 2008
The Environment Agency has released new interim advice on the classification and disposal of waste containing high aspect ratio carbon nanotubes (CNT), in view of recent evidence concerning the toxicological properties of these materials. Advice concerning the use of high aspect ratio carbon nanotubes (CNT)
UK Government statement on nanotechnologies
14 Mar 2008
Ian Pearson announced the UK Government's Statement on Nanotechnologies at the Which? Summit held on 28 February.
UK Government statement on nanotechnologies