{"id":4944,"date":"2026-03-09T08:54:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T08:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.manchester.ac.uk\/bmh-sr\/?p=4944"},"modified":"2026-03-09T08:54:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T08:54:10","slug":"new-leaf-sharepoint-site-university-wide-resource-for-contacts-resources-and-case-studies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.manchester.ac.uk\/bmh-sr\/2026\/03\/09\/new-leaf-sharepoint-site-university-wide-resource-for-contacts-resources-and-case-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"New LEAF SharePoint Site: University-wide resource for contacts, resources and case studies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; next_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_module=&#8221;322&#8243;][et_pb_fullwidth_menu global_parent=&#8221;322&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.106&#8243; menu_id=&#8221;7&#8243; submenu_direction=&#8221;downwards&#8221; fullwidth_menu=&#8221;off&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; module_class=&#8221;main-navigation&#8221; \/][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; prev_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#1d1d1d&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;2&#8243;][et_pb_row_inner locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;2_3&#8243;][et_pb_post_title _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.106&#8243; title=&#8221;on&#8221; meta=&#8221;on&#8221; author=&#8221;on&#8221; date=&#8221;on&#8221; categories=&#8221;on&#8221; comments=&#8221;on&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;on&#8221; featured_placement=&#8221;above&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_background=&#8221;off&#8221; locked=&#8221;on&#8221; parent_locked=&#8221;off&#8221; \/][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.6&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; parent_locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucl.ac.uk\/sustainable\/take-action\/staff-action\/leaf-laboratory-efficiency-assessment-framework\"><span>Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF)<\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0has been an ongoing initiative at the University. It provides a set of standards\u00a0to help laboratories embed more sustainable and efficient\u00a0lab\u00a0practices without compromising research quality.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Over the years, Environmental Sustainability and Social Responsibility teams across the University have developed a wide range of LEAF materials, including full criteria lists, templates, exemplars, and step-by-step guidelines. These were often shaped by the\u00a0specific\u00a0needs of different laboratory environments, such as dry versus wet labs, across the University\u2019s three Faculties.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>We are now pleased to launch a new University-wide\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/livemanchesterac.sharepoint.com\/:u:\/r\/sites\/UOM-Cross-Faculty-LEAF\/SitePages\/Home.aspx?csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;e=bj9RVK\"><span>LEAF SharePoint Site<\/span><\/a><span>,\u00a0which brings together\u00a0all\u00a0resources in one central, accessible\u00a0hub. This unified space will make it easier for all lab users, regardless of Faculty,\u00a0to find the support and materials they need as they work towards LEAF accreditation.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Here\u2019s\u00a0a snapshot of what you can find on the SharePoint Site:<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span>Step-by-step\u00a0guidance to LEAF Bronze:<\/span><\/b><span>\u00a0This page is ideal for\u00a0those who are just starting on their LEAF journey.\u00a0It will bring you through\u00a0the whole LEAF process from registering on the University College London LEAF platform, all the way to obtaining an audit.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span>Resources\/Knowledge hub:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span>This section covers all the criteria for Bronze,\u00a0Silver\u00a0and Gold LEAF awards, separated by the 10 categories of LEAF. Each category\u00a0contains\u00a0tips on how to meet each criterion, as well as exemplar\u00a0submissions.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span>LEAF Case Studies:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span>A collection of blogs and articles\u00a0sharing success stories from LEAF-accredited labs, tips and advice from LEAF Champions, and\u00a0creative solutions to sustainability challenges.\u00a0Features labs in Biology, Medicine, Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science and more.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span>Meet the UoM LEAF Team:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span>A list of\u00a0auditors and support contacts including Social Responsibility and Environmental Sustainability Officers across all Faculties.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>We would like to add a special note of thanks to Lydia\u00a0Wunderley\u00a0and Josie Hendon who created the original resources section.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>In addition to the LEAF SharePoint Site, we also have a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/l\/channel\/19%3Aa9f479ece51c42f9a8cb42d70dd8dbcc%40thread.tacv2\/General?groupId=82ae4da2-34bd-403d-b425-3fc70d9f73b5&amp;tenantId=c152cb07-614e-4abb-818a-f035cfa91a77\"><span>UoM Sustainable Labs Teams Community<\/span><\/a><span>, where we share updates, ask questions and collaborate with lab users across the University.\u00a0You can also find a tab on the Teams site under the general channel which links directly to the\u00a0SharePoint\u00a0site.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If\u00a0you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact:<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>FBMH:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:SRBMH@manchester.ac.uk\"><span>SRBMH@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>FSE:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:fsesocialresponsibility@manchester.ac.uk\"><span>fsesocialresponsibility@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>HUMS:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:Roz.Webster@manchester.ac.uk\"><span>Roz.Webster@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_post_nav _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.106&#8243; 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