Sector
Environment
Located in a state rich in natural resources and opportunities, the University of Virginia helps accelerate discovery, train the next generation of leaders in research and develop external partnerships that translate environmental research into practice.
Join us for lunch and a panel discussion highlighting partnership between UVA and UVA Wise to support economic and research development in Southwest Virginia. Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | 12:00-1:00pm | UVA Newcomb Hall 389
Learn moreDiscover the University's contributions to Virginia through a series of compelling, vignette-style highlights presented in this first edition report. Understand UVA as an engine for inclusive economic growth by exploring the initiatives that are creating proactive impact across the Commonwealth.
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Faculty at the University of Virginia and UVA’s College at Wise are helping one another make a difference in the lives of Southwest Virginians.
Faculty at UVA and UVA-Wise are empowering one another to make a difference in Southwest Virginia.
Plans are underway to create ease of connection between UVA's Research Park, CHO, and the Hollymead Town Center to benefit Virginia visitors and businesses. A new vision for the park enhances efforts to draw people together for smoother business collaborations.
UVA's Center for Transportation Studies hired its first Safety Circuit Rider Engineer to fully deploy its Safety Circuit Rider Program. The program serves a critical function by helping local governments and agencies improve the safety of their road systems, offering traffic, pedestrian, and transit solutions coupled with guidance around funding opportunities for implementation.
UVA Engineering is responding to a need for engineers trained to solve the complex, global problems of the 21st century. The newly launched Department of Engineering Systems and Environment will unite students, faculty, and staff from multiple engineering disciplines for a whole-system approach to modern challenges.
UVA played a big role in establishing the Clinch River Valley Initiative (CRVI), a multi-partner effort to build local economies in Southwest Virginia by leveraging the natural assets of the Clinch River.
GO Virginia funding will identify key gaps in the Virginia economic development ecosystem surrounding water technologies and coastal resiliency. As a member of Virginia Sea Grant, UVA researchers contribute to important work that impacts coastal communities in Virginia and beyond.
UVA researchers propose that the business community can address sustainability challenges through innovation and development of new technologies. A new book considers the role of industry, academia, and government partnerships for improving sustainability in Virginia and beyond.
The Biophilic Cities Project at UVA is a partnership to integrate the beauty of nature into urban environments. Researchers are creating assessment and best practices that will enable more cities to become biophilic, improving human health in Virginia and beyond.
The Environmental Resilience Institute and the Global Infectious Diseases Institute bring top researchers together to tackle some of the biggest problems facing society: the environment and infectious disease.