The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health has co-created a Quality mark to recognise when good quality PPIE has been included in our research and teaching. This will help to ensure an inclusive and high standard of PPIE within the Faculty, highlight the value of...
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Progress with the Environmental Sustainability agenda in FBMH
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.Welcome to the third edition of the FBMH Environmental Sustainability (ES) Good Newsletter....
Do you want to make a little difference?
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...
A Look into the Rollout of Food Waste Collection Caddies Across Main Campus Kitchens
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...
Student-led Sustainability Action at the FIRS Botanical Grounds
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...
Something ‘Fir’ Everyone: The Firs Botanical Grounds and Environmental Research Station
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,...
LEAF 2023 Update: FBMH Labs Embrace Sustainability with Pioneering Champions
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...
A Record-Breaking Year at the University’s Furniture4Reuse Store
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,...
Low Carbon Crisps
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...
Year 4 Pharmacy: Critical Analysis and Communication Projects on Environmental Sustainability
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...