The P1 Marine Foundation has announced the launch of a national awards scheme for outstanding projects specifically designed to have a positive and sustainable impact on the marine environment. The Awards are open to undergraduate students from universities across the UK and will reward the most pioneering academics with funding allocations for the top placed entries.
Both team and individual entries are invited in the three award categories – Technology, Innovation and the World Ocean Council Award for the Environment – with nominations coming from Heads of Departments. In addition, a number of sub-categories will include topics such as ‘Impact of pollution in Arctic waters’, ‘Noise reduction in the marine environment’, and ‘Carbon efficiency’.
A panel of scientists, entrepreneurs, environmental leaders and specialists from marine related industries will judge the Awards; the panel will include Paul Holthus, Executive Director at the World Ocean Council, Dr Trevor Dixon, Marine Pollution Specialist at Advisory Committee on Protection of the Sea, and Kirsty Schneeberger, Coordinator for the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s Youth Advisory Panel. Winning entries will be announced during a special ceremony as part of the Powerboat P1 SuperStock Awards in Liverpool on 11th September 2011.
P1 Marine Foundation initiatives will encourage universities to build ongoing relationships with businesses to enhance graduate prospects through networking and sponsorship opportunities.
One of the P1 Marine Foundation’s aims is to forge strong ties with academic institutions across the UK. Established in September 2010, the Foundation contributes to ground-breaking research by recognising and supporting the role of educational establishments and acknowledging their outstanding academics through a variety of projects, including the P1 Marine Foundation Awards.
The deadline for the submission of entries is 31st July 2011.
