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...
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...
In this blog series, Dr Maggy Fostier, FBMH Associate Dean for Environmental Sustainability, will provide a run down on all the latest Environmental Sustainability news in FBMH. Almost a year in to my new post of FBMH Associate Dean for Environmental Sustainability...
Aligning with our research activities, all schools in FBMH have a curriculum that covers one or more United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, such as 3: Good Health and Wellbeing, 13: Climate Action, 14: Life below water, and 15: Life on Land. Most of our...
Despite scientists comprising only 0.1% of the world’s population, our contribution to waste is more significant than expected. For example, life scientists alone contribute to 2% (5.5 million tons) of global plastic waste each year. Laboratories also consume 3-10...
6R stands for Review, Reduce, Reuse, Refill, Replace, Recycle. The original 6R guide for labs was developed by a team led by Dr Maggy Fostier and Dr Ruth Grady to reduce plastic use in the laboratory practical classes of the School of Biological Sciences. It provides...
Sustainable Futures (SF) is a new research platform that aims to foster interdisciplinary research across the University, directed towards the most pressing issues affecting sustainability. SF is cross-faculty, and aims to; identify funding, develop teams, write and...
As part of the National Cup Recycling Scheme, Kerri Smith (Cardiovascular Science), has generously volunteered to collate single use coffee cups to recycle at the local Costa Coffee on Oxford Road.Cups are coated inside with a thin plastic film to avoid leaks and...
Article written by Natalie Liddle, Senior Engagement Officer. Institutionally recognised as the ‘Oscars of the University’, the annual Making a Difference awards are free to enter and open to all staff, students, alumni and external partners across the...
In our brand new Environmental Sustainability (ES) blog series, our undergraduate student guest authors will be discussing all things Environmental Sustainability. This blog will explore the potential for Direct Air Capture (DAC) to mitigate the effects of climate...
