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...
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...
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...
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...
Staff and students from across the University gathered to celebrate the remarkable achievements and initiatives in Environmental Sustainability (ES) at the 2025 ES Showcase. Hosted by the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH), the event featured a variety of...
At this year’s University of Manchester Universally Manchester Festival, the Environmental Sustainability Champions Network brought nature to life both virtually and tangibly through a fun, family-friendly stall exploring the impact of green spaces on...
On Monday 30th June, we’ll be hosting our third annual Environmental Sustainability (ES) Showcase. A celebration of the ES work taking place across the University, we’ll hear from a range of fantastic speakers and activity leads. We have a lot to celebrate this year,...
Answering a call from Furniture4reuse, staff ES champions Beth Taylor and Linsey Nelson organised the Stopford stationery amnesty in April and May 2025. They booked a room, requested two cages for A4 box files, ring binders and lever arch files (no longer wanted at...
Blog by Dr. Isobel Taylor-HearnIn the race for scientific discovery, the environmental cost of research is often overlooked. Labs worldwide rely heavily on single-use plastics and follow legacy practices, prioritising convenience over sustainability. Yet, as the...
The University recently hosted its annual Making a Difference Awards ceremony, celebrating the inspiring social responsibility achievements made by staff, students, alumni and external partners. Among the winners and highly commended entries were several projects...
