Sustainability in higher education

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

When it comes to improving green practices across a university’s laboratories, meaningful change doesn’t always require major investment or new infrastructure. Small but intentional practices can yield substantial results

Creative universities need to move students’ practice from a linear ‘take, make, waste’ ethos to one co-authored with nature. Stephanie Owens explains how to foster a culture of circular innovation