Category: Environmental Sustainability (ES)

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New LEAF SharePoint Site: University-wide resource for contacts, resources and case studies

by Athena Lam | Mar 9, 2026 | Environmental Sustainability (ES)

The Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) has been an ongoing initiative at the University. It provides a set of standards to help laboratories embed more sustainable and efficient lab practices without compromising research quality. Over the years,...

World Wildlife Day 2026: Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

by Athena Lam | Mar 3, 2026 | Environmental Sustainability (ES)

The United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD), celebrated on 3rd March each year, recognises the importance of the world’s flora and fauna and highlights their unique contributions to both people and the planet. Read on to find out more about this year’s celebration...

Energy-efficient thermomixers reduce carbon footprint of experimental evolution

by Athena Lam | Feb 16, 2026 | Environmental Sustainability (ES)

The cost of studying evolution Experimental evolution is a powerful technique for understanding how organisms adapt to changing environments. By recreating specific conditions in the lab, such as shifts in temperature or acidity, scientists can observe evolutionary...

From waste to reuse: How the Bee Bowl is transforming The Market

by Athena Lam | Feb 5, 2026 | Environmental Sustainability (ES)

Picture an overflowing general waste bin, with recyclables, single-use cutlery and food waste spilling over the edge and onto the floor. Nobody wants to see that, much less in a food court where people are eating. The food waste and recycling problem Unfortunately,...

Eco Champion Coordinators making a difference with sustainability and wellbeing campaigns

by Athena Lam | Feb 3, 2026 | Environmental Sustainability (ES)

To achieve the University’s ambitious sustainability goals, student participation and contribution are essential, yet their impact is often overlooked. In this blog, we shine a spotlight on two Eco Champion Coordinators who are making a real difference on campus by...

Measuring what matters: plug energy meters for sustainable labs

by Athena Lam | Jan 27, 2026 | Environmental Sustainability (ES)

An ongoing initiative at the University is the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF), which helps labs reduce their environmental impact while improving research quality. LEAF awards Bronze, Silver, or Gold accreditation are based on progress across...

A Festive Winter Warm-Up in the MS

by Athena Lam | Dec 10, 2025 | Environmental Sustainability (ES)

In December, students and staff gathered in the cosy ground-floor lounge of the Michael Smith Building for an afternoon of creativity, sustainability and seasonal treats. Organised by the Michael Smith Quad Team in collaboration with the FBMH Social Responsibility...

A Greener Christmas on Campus: Simple Sustainable Swaps

by Athena Lam | Dec 10, 2025 | Environmental Sustainability (ES)

Blog by Hannah Hussain, Engagement and Communications InternHow can we celebrate Christmas joyfully without costing the planet? The festive season has arrived, bringing lights, laughter and end of year celebrations across campus. It is a time many of us look forward...

Are you a PI or wet lab user in FBMH? LEAF accreditation required by December 2025

by Zachary Macpherson | Sep 3, 2025 | Environmental Sustainability (ES)

The Faculty has committed to ensuring that all applicable wet laboratories achieve a minimum of Bronze LEAF accreditation by December 2025. The Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) is an innovative scheme designed to drive improvements in laboratory...

Breathing New Life into Ardwick: A Community-Led Green Revolution

by Zachary Macpherson | Jul 8, 2025 | Environmental Sustainability (ES), Making a Difference Awards

What happens when world-class research meets the power of local collaboration? In Ardwick, on the doorstep of the University, the answer is a transformative environmental project that’s turning heads and cleaning air. The Ardwick Green Route, a collaboration between...

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