Measuring what matters: plug energy meters for sustainable labs
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...
Our FBMH graduates making a difference
In December 2025, the University held its Winter Graduation, with thousands of students graduating from the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH). Alongside their studies, these students have made significant contributions to society through volunteering,...
PPIE Award Winner 2025: Dr Keith Geraghty and Prof Aneez Esmail
In this blog series, we will be featuring our award winners and highly commended recipients from the Faculty’s ‘Outstanding Contribution to PPIE’ awards. The awards showcase inspirational and outstanding commitment to PPIE that has made a positive difference to our...
PPIE Award Winner 2025: Lucy Hulme and Hannah Brennan née Talbot
In this blog series, we will be featuring our award winners and highly commended recipients from the Faculty’s ‘Outstanding Contribution to PPIE’ awards. The awards showcase inspirational and outstanding commitment to PPIE that has made a positive difference to our...
Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Forum November 2025 update
The Faculty’s Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Forum held its first meeting of the 2025/26 academic year. The Forum plays an essential role in driving forward the Faculty’s PPIE Action Plan, an integral part of our Social Responsibility (SR)...
A Festive Winter Warm-Up in the MS
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
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...
PPIE Award Highly Commended 2024: Anam Bhutta
In this blog series we will be featuring our award winners and highly commended recipients from the Faculty’s ‘Outstanding Contribution to PPIE’ awards. The awards showcase inspirational and outstanding commitment to PPIE that has made a positive difference to our...
PPIE Award Winner 2024: Edith Brown
In this blog series we will be featuring our award winners and highly commended recipients from the Faculty’s ‘Outstanding Contribution to PPIE’ awards. The awards showcase inspirational and outstanding commitment to PPIE that has made a positive difference to our...
Are you a PI or wet lab user in FBMH? LEAF accreditation required by December 2025
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...