Blog by Dr Sally Freeman, Reader, Pharmacy In Pharmacy, the teaching of Environmental Sustainability (ES) in year 1 includes a lecture on green chemistry which introduces the 12 principles important for the pharmaceutical industry when designing and manufacturing...
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The 1-in-5 Project: How Final Year Student Projects Can Drive Sustainability Efforts
Blog by Doron Cohen and Paul Warren, Senior Lecturers, Division of Psychology & Mental Health. As we slip into autumn, we’re left reflecting on a summer that many of us would rather forget but none can afford to ignore. The June to August period of 2023 wasn't...
Climate Cafés at the University
Manchester Museum and the Department of Public Health in FBMH in partnership with the Climate Psychology Alliance are hosting a series of Climate Cafés at the University to share our feelings about the climate crisis. Continue reading to find out more... What is a...
Training to Help Make Science Sustainable
Blog by Isobel Taylor-Hearn, FBMH PhD student, Gold LEAF champion and LEAF trainer and auditor. To find out more information about LEAF contact Eemaan. To find out more about the content of the blog, contact Bel. Laboratories are essential for scientific research, but...
Free online courses on the Sustainable Development Goals and Public Health
The Department of Public Health, based in the School of Health Sciences, has developed a series of open-access courses on public health and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are a key part of the United Nation’s work to improve lives and protect the...
Bamboo is Better!
Blog by Alessandra Sabatini, BSc Biology. Twitter: @Alessandra_Sbtn In our Environmental Sustainability (ES) blog series, our undergraduate student guest authors will be discussing all things Environmental Sustainability. This article shines a spotlight on bamboo, a...
Top tips from Gold LEAF champions
Blog by Isobel Taylor-Hearn, FBMH PhD student, Gold LEAF champion and LEAF trainer and auditor. To find out more information about LEAF contact Eemaan. To find out more about the content of the blog, contact Bel. In July 2023, we had the pleasure of hosting a group of...
Beneath the Surface: The Silent Battle Against Plastic Pollution
In our Environmental Sustainability (ES) blog series, our undergraduate student guest authors will be discussing all things Environmental Sustainability. This blog sheds light on work elucidating the chronic effects of plastic ingestion on marine mammalsBlog by...
Supporting urban biodiversity: The Michael Smith Quad
Urban biodiversity is positively associated with human health and wellbeing; as global biodiversity declines at an unprecedented rate, its loss will threaten the quality of life of all humans. It is therefore extremely valuable for biodiverse green spaces to be...
FBMH First Environmental Sustainability Showcase
By Eemaan Memon, Environmental Sustainability Project Officer The Social Responsibility and Public Engagement Team recently hosted an Environmental Sustainability (ES) Showcase session. The showcase hosted by Dr Maggy Fostier, Associate Dean for ES welcomed Martin...