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Read more at: Sustainable labs: World-changing research done in a world-saving way

Sustainable labs: World-changing research done in a world-saving way

25 January 2018

In light of Spotlight on Sustainable Research in February , the Environment & Energy section is highlighting the many ways that you can incorporate sustainability into your research or studies For those wanting to learn about tangible actions that can be taken to reduce environmental impacts, the Environment &...

Read more at: Spotlight on Sustainable Research month

Spotlight on Sustainable Research month

25 January 2018

The mission of the University of Cambridge is “to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning, and research at the highest international levels of excellence”. Research in the field of sustainability is one way that the University contributes to society. Right now, across the University, advances are...

Read more at: Sustainable St John's

Sustainable St John's

25 January 2018

Many of the University's Colleges are looking to improve their environmental performance, with fantastic achievements led by both staff and students. In this article we focus on St John's College. The College’s Environmental Policy includes targets for everything from energy use to transport. Here we look at a few of the...

Read more at: Three summer internships with the Environment & Energy section

Three summer internships with the Environment & Energy section

25 January 2018

Interested in gaining real world experience, adding to your CV, and making an impact in the field of environmental sustainability? Well, this year’s paid internships could be for you – and they are now open for applications! There are three positions to be filled, each lasting for eight weeks during this coming summer...

Read more at: Great research done sustainably

Great research done sustainably

20 December 2017

There is no doubt that research carried out in British universities contributes greatly to society. The question posed at the recent S-Lab conference was; how do we carry out research in the most efficient and sustainable manner? The conference took place on the Wellcome Genome Campus here in Cambridge on 12 December...

Read more at: Save your Christmas stamps to save the albatross

Save your Christmas stamps to save the albatross

20 December 2017

Written by Katrina Holmes of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Would you like to help save one of our precious birds? Well you can, just by saving the stamps from your Christmas cards. The albatross is a beautiful bird that lives in the Southern oceans around Australia and South Africa. These birds are in danger of extinction...

Read more at: Oh there’s no way like green for the holidays!

Oh there’s no way like green for the holidays!

20 December 2017

The Christmas decorations are up and we are getting into the festive spirit! “Peace and goodwill to all men” has increasingly become about purchasing ethically and taking care to ensure that our Christmases are jolly, joyful and environmentally friendly. We recently received a handy guide on how to make Christmas...

Read more at: University of Cambridge picks up dual Green Gowns awards honour!

University of Cambridge picks up dual Green Gowns awards honour!

4 December 2017

The University of Cambridge won not one, but two awards at the prestigious ‘ Green Gown’ Awards , which celebrate sustainability successes across the sector, and were held on Wednesday 15th November. Organised by the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC), the 2017 ceremony was hosted by the...

Read more at: What’s in your bin? Our bin-busting found out!

What’s in your bin? Our bin-busting found out!

4 December 2017

Did you wander past the Sidgwick site on 31 October and wonder why there was a team of people in hazmat suits rifling through rubbish? We can explain that… Most of us think that we know our stuff when it comes to throwing away our waste at home: there are few now who don’t carefully separate their waste and ensure that...

Read more at: Waste quiz answers and interesting waste facts

Waste quiz answers and interesting waste facts

1 December 2017

In November we ran a waste quiz which was completed by over 100 staff and students! We are very happy to announce that the randomly-drawn winners out of all the quiz participants are E.D Chan of the Sanger Institute and Claire Nellany of the Academic Division, both win Fairtrade wine and chocolates. You can still complete...

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