Sustainability in higher education

Experiential learning projects that push students outside their disciplinary comfort zones can prompt real-world change. Learn why co-creation, interdisciplinarity and real-world relevance are key

Advice on how to make university laboratories more environmentally sustainable

Sustainability doesn’t have to be a big project. Instead, make it a part of what science departments do daily, writes Deirdre Black

While making chemistry more sustainable is paramount, tiny changes to lab materials and conditions can have significant effects. Can AI’s data-crunching abilities help?

Sustainability can feel like yet another task for busy researchers. Here are ways to make greener research practices easier – and more memorable

Academics are increasingly using AI for research, despite being aware of its environmental footprint. But is it their fault – and what can be done?

Eliminate waste, reap the benefits of a circular economy and aim for ambitious targets for greener laboratories, with these tips

How to move beyond basic waste reduction to teaching students responsible decision-making in experimental work

From cleaning glassware to choosing cooling systems, learn how small teaching interventions can help students experiment more sustainably

Ultra-low-temperature freezers in laboratories can use as much energy as two UK households per year. Here’s how to make cold storage as efficient as possible