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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Nestled within the heart of the Michael Smith Building, a cutting-edge centre for innovation and pioneering research, the Quad Garden is a perfect example of how nature and urban life coexist on our vibrant campus. Originally an unkempt and mundane outdoor space,...
Blog by Stuart Pepper and Maggy FostierIn the lab, the top two energy consumers are fume cupboards and ultra-low temperature freezers (ULTs). Based on a typical 4 bedroom house consuming 11.2 kWh/day in the UK, on average, fume cupboards use the equivalent of 2.5...
