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...
Written by Anna Thompson, undergraduate student in Biology. Artificial grass – it’s probably not something you have given much thought to. However, it has risen in popularity in sports settings over the last 20 years, and homeowners are increasingly choosing to...
Written by Milly Hill, undergraduate student in the School of Health Sciences In the spirit of Earth Day and motivated by a shared enthusiasm for all things environmental sustainability (ES), the School of Health Sciences (SHS) ES Champions Network hosted a litter...
Did you know that you are welcome to use the Stopford Quads (front and back) and Michael Smith Quad if you have building access? These on-campus green spaces are the perfect place to take a moment to unwind in nature. Whether you decide to eat your lunch in the Quad,...
Written by Freddy Crisp, Undergraduate Biology student in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health for our Environmental Sustainability issue of the Faculty Newsletter. When it comes to tackling the biodiversity crisis, green spaces on campus are being managed with...
Each month, the Environmental Sustainability team will be sharing the latest events, engagement opportunities and campaigns to get involved with in the faculty and beyond. This month, we’re thinking about the theme ‘It’s In Our Nature’ - celebrating the green...
Athena Lam, final-year undergraduate student in Biology Plant-based diets are on the rise, not just for health, but as a simple, impactful way to reduce environmental impact. The Climate Change Committee (CCC) reports that if every UK citizen ate 260g less meat each...
