Despite scientists comprising only 0.1% of the world’s population, our contribution to waste is more significant than expected. For example, life scientists alone contribute to 2% (5.5 million tons) of global plastic waste each year. Laboratories also consume 3-10...
6R stands for Review, Reduce, Reuse, Refill, Replace, Recycle. The original 6R guide for labs was developed by a team led by Dr Maggy Fostier and Dr Ruth Grady to reduce plastic use in the laboratory practical classes of the School of Biological Sciences. It provides...
Sustainable Futures (SF) is a new research platform that aims to foster interdisciplinary research across the University, directed towards the most pressing issues affecting sustainability. SF is cross-faculty, and aims to; identify funding, develop teams, write and...
As part of the National Cup Recycling Scheme, Kerri Smith (Cardiovascular Science), has generously volunteered to collate single use coffee cups to recycle at the local Costa Coffee on Oxford Road.Cups are coated inside with a thin plastic film to avoid leaks and...
Article written by Natalie Liddle, Senior Engagement Officer. Institutionally recognised as the ‘Oscars of the University’, the annual Making a Difference awards are free to enter and open to all staff, students, alumni and external partners across the...
In our brand new Environmental Sustainability (ES) blog series, our undergraduate student guest authors will be discussing all things Environmental Sustainability. This blog will explore the potential for Direct Air Capture (DAC) to mitigate the effects of climate...
In our brand new Environmental Sustainability (ES) blog series, our undergraduate student guest authors will be discussing all things Environmental Sustainability. This blog will explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being developed to drastically improve the...
In our brand new Environmental Sustainability (ES) blog series, our undergraduate student guest authors will be discussing all things Environmental Sustainability. This blog will explore how utilising a Circular Bioeconomy can help us achieve a more sustainable future...
Article written by Maxine Lin, MSc Science and Health Communication student The Social Responsibility and Public Engagement Team recently hosted an Environmental Sustainability (ES) session with Dr Maggy Fostier, Academic Dean for ES. The session engaged staff and PhD...
Article by Sam Hurley, Social Responsibility and Public Engagement Intern. Despite scientists comprising only 0.1% of the world’s population, our contribution to waste is more significant than expected. For example, life scientists alone contribute to 2% (5.5 million...
