This year's Research Staff Excellence Awards saw a number of FBMH researchers commended for their impressive work in their respective fields. One award-winner, however, was nominated for their work in an entirely different subject area – Social...
Category: Environmental Sustainability (ES)
LEAF: The Molecular Cellular Function division is chilling up…
Blog by Lydia Wunderley, LEAF and 6R champion, heading the Faculty’s recycling working group. Following on from the Manchester Institute for Cancer Research blog, nine principal investigators (PIs) from the Molecular Cellular Function division have turned their ULT...
The impact of air travel and conferences
Modern day research is characterised by innovation, whether it’s discovering a life-saving treatment, bettering our understanding of global phenomena or investigating sustainable practices, it aims to benefit our lives on a social and environmental scale. However,...
From an SBS Environmental Sustainability project to a career in Sustainability: Interview with Milo Challiner
Milo Challiner is a former BSc Biotechnology student at the University of Manchester. In this interview, he describes how his experiences with SBS Environmental Sustainability projects (ESPs) have led him to his current career path in the sustainability sector.Please...
Discover an unconventional garden in the city centre: The Castlefield Viaduct Project
Blog by Dr Maggy Fostier, Associate Dean for Environmental Sustainability Haojun Shaui is a sustainability champion active on many fronts (see blog on reducing food waste). He is interested in nature-based solutions and works with the National Trust. He shares his...
Food for thought: Let’s tackle food waste – community fridges, useful apps and Bee Circular
Blog by Dr Maggy Fostier, Associate Dean for Environmental Sustainability The University of Manchester is committed to improving the sustainability of food and drink on campus via several initiatives listed on our website. These cover ethical and responsible sourcing,...
News from a sustainable NHS on our doorstep: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)
Blog by Sarah Hewett - Sustainability Officer - Email: Sarah.Hewett@mft.nhs.uk Twitter (X): @MFTgreen Greener NHS Context In October 2020, the NHS became the world’s first health service to commit to reaching carbon net zero, in response to the profound and...
Latest News from the Firs Botanical Grounds
Blog by Megan O’Dowd, Apprentice Horticultural Technician at the Firs Botanical Grounds You might not have heard of The Firs - a hidden gem nestled within the Fallowfield Campus. Historically Joseph Whitworth’s back garden, it now serves many purposes,...
Student Society Sustainability Update
There are plenty of great opportunities to get involved with sustainability initiatives across Manchester. In this blog, we hear from two student organisations currently working with the Firs Botanical Gardens, a hidden gem in the heart of Fallowfield Campus. The...
“All the good practice we do now precedes the policy in the future” – Martin Farley at FBMH’s Environmental Sustainability Showcase 2024
The Faculty recently held its second Environmental Sustainability (ES) showcase, following on from the success of last year’s event. The annual showcase brought together over 60 staff and students from across the University to highlight the Faculty’s progress in...