Supporting a green and just transition for NHS Scotland

Zara Standring

PhD student, Heriot-Watt University

Zara Standring is a PhD student in Chemistry at Heriot-Watt University, specialising in the recycling of polyester textiles. Her academic journey, including a BSc and a Masters by Research, has provided her with experience in polymer science and textile technology, equipping her to tackle interdisciplinary challenges in sustainable materials innovation.

Design HOPES is a collaborative design-led research initiative, comprising five Scottish Universities (University of Strathclyde, University of Dundee, Heriot Watt University, Abertay University, and the University of Edinburgh), NHS Scotland, the third sector, and design organisations.

This project is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) as part of the Future Observatory GTE Hub Programme at the Design Museum.

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