New LEAF SharePoint Site: University-wide resource for contacts, resources and case studies
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
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...
PPIE Award Highly Commended 2025: Tree of Life – How Exploring Diversity Can Create Unity
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...
Energy-efficient thermomixers reduce carbon footprint of experimental evolution
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...
PPIE Award Winner 2025: Dr Grace Lipowska-Bhalla
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...
From waste to reuse: How the Bee Bowl is transforming The Market
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
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...
PPIE Award Winner 2025: Erin Pallott
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: Co-designing change – Advancing PPIE in self-harm and suicide prevention research
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...
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...