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...
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...
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...
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...
This April, the Social Responsibility Team is exploring how we can appreciate and enjoy biodiversity, wildlife and green spaces, and how it is In Our Nature to do so. From local wildlife to active travel, there are plenty of events and observances this month that...
Blog written by Rachel Zanetti, final-year Environmental Sustainability Project student. The University has set a target that by 2028, we will have increased the number of bug, bat and bird boxes on campus by 20%. This is listed in the in the University’s ‘Valuing...
Most of us are probably familiar with the concept of advent calendars, where we receive something each day during the countdown to Christmas. But what happens if we flip the idea around and use it to give back to the community instead? The ‘Reverse Advent...
Waste is inevitable, and it arises from all parts of life – leftover food, broken electronics, packaging and containers, out-grown clothes, and the list goes on. As we enter the second half of March, two important days highlight the severity of this global...
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,...
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...
