Progress with the Environmental Sustainability agenda in FBMH: May 2026 update
Blog by Dr Maggy Fostier, FBMH Associate Dean for Environmental Sustainability. Welcome to the 7th edition of the FBMH Environmental Sustainability (ES) Good Newsletter. The University is progressing well with its ES agenda, and we are continuing to coordinate efforts...
The SHS Environmental Sustainability Champions Network
By SHS ES co-leads Harriet Bickley and Stephanie Greenwood-Davies The School of Health Sciences (SHS) Environmental Sustainability (ES) Champions Network, comprising staff and students, runs events throughout the year to help staff and students live, work and study...
Why we’re warming up: a review of the freezer Chill Up movement
Why did some labs increase their ULT freezer temperatures? The move to raise ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezer temperatures began after the Faculty’s Environmental Sustainability Showcase 2023, which featured Martin Farley, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)...
PPIE Award Highly Commended 2025: Manchester Memories: The COVID-19 Era
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...
The sustainable transition toward FBS alternatives: Greening cell culture
Blog by Helena (Huiyuan) Meng, third year PhD candidate, School of Biological sciences Trigger warning: This article discusses foetal bovine serum (FBS) sourcing and includes references to animal slaughter and animal welfare impacts. Have you ever stopped to wonder...
SR Funded Project 2024/25: PPIE on Community-based Rehabilitation in Nigeria
In this blog series, we will be featuring projects that have received funding from the Faculty’s Social Responsibility Funding Call. The fund supports projects and initiatives aligned with the Faculty’s five Social Responsibility (SR) and Civic Engagement priorities:...
PPIE Award Highly Commended 2025: Alternative Cervical Screening (ACES) Diversity project
In this blog series, we celebrate the winners and highly commended recipients of the Faculty’s ‘Outstanding Contribution to PPIE’ awards. These awards showcase inspirational efforts and exceptional commitment to PPIE that have made a positive difference to our...
The RECLAIM project for sustainable healthcare and medical training
Tucked away on the third floor of the Stopford Building is the Manchester Surgical Skills and Simulation Centre (MSSSC), a state-of-the-art surgical theatre that supports training for medical students, resident doctors, and even experienced surgeons. Beyond its nine...
Students reimagine the future of healthcare at the Sustainability in Healthcare Conference
According to the NHS, 4 to 5% of the UK's greenhouse gas emissions can be attributed to the healthcare system. From excessive plastic packaging of medication to drugs used in anesthesia, there are many ways for hospitals, medical practitioners and patients to move...
Supporting sustainability in labs: reflections from LEAF auditors
What is LEAF? The Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) is a sustainability programme helping labs reduce their environmental impact without compromising research quality. Labs can earn Bronze, Silver or Gold awards by meeting criteria across areas like...