Blog by Ilayda Akbulut, PhD student who completed her BBRSC PIP internship as SBS sustainability volunteers coordinator in Autumn 23. Our volunteers and Environmental Sustainability Project students have carried out numerous campaigns on campus last semester. Here is...
Blog by Simon Atkinson, UoM Waste Manager.The Directorate of Estates and Facilities has now rolled out food waste collection caddies to all staff kitchens on Main Campus – nearly 400 caddies in total.The University successfully trialled the collection of food waste in...
By Lottie Goodman, Secretary of the Botany Society, Undergraduate in Plant Science and Tegan Rickwood, Project Leader of MFP, Undergraduate in Biology with IE. FIRS Botanical Grounds is the hidden gem of The University of Manchester. Tucked into the corner of...
Blog by Rachel Grunnill, Botanical Garden Project Development Officer. In the heart of the University’s Fallowfield campus sits the Firs Botanical Grounds and Environmental Research Station. This urban oasis is home to vital environmental research, teaching,...
In line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the University’s Sustainable Future strategy outlines our commitment to tackling the climate crisis. One of our key objective’s centres around ‘Valuing Nature’, associated with four of the SDGs. ...
Blog by Eemaan Memon, Project Officer for Environmental Sustainability, FBMH One of the greatest successes of 2023 has been the implementation of sustainable lab practices across the Faculty. Our labs are home to world-leading and aspiring scientists, serving as hubs...
Blog by Peter Liddell, Furniture Store Supervisor For those unfamiliar with our service, our facility is located in the basement of the Simon Building. We house all the University’s unwanted/surplus furniture, this includes but is not limited to office chairs, desks,...
Blog by Lan Fung Lam (Hera), Yr2 BSc Medical Biochemistry. Ever wondered about the environmental cost of that satisfying crunch when you munch on your favourite packet of crisps? Brace yourselves – it's higher than you might think. Producing a mere kilogram of these...
Blog by Dr Sally Freeman, Division of Pharmacy & Optometry Critical Analysis and Communication (CAC) projects provide 4th year students an opportunity to develop critical analysis skills, as well as developing their communication skills. There are a range of...
Blog by Dr. Nick Weise PFHEA, Senior Lecturer (Chemistry & Medical Education) Enzymes are biological molecules that are present in all living organisms, from single cell bacteria, to trees, fungi, fish and even humans. In fact, most people will associate them with...
