This category is for UKNSR community business: announcements, events, and outputs that keep members connected and informed. It complements the thematic sustainability categories by focusing on the network itself. Topics include:

Discussions on procurement, consumables, sharing, and circular economy approaches to reduce the impact of research supply chains.

Managing laboratory, general, and hazardous waste streams, recycling, and piloting new approaches to reduce environmental impact.

This category is for discussions about the strategic and policy frameworks that shape sustainable research. It focuses on how universities, funders, and governments set direction, and how institutions align with these requirements. Topics include:

This category is for discussions on reducing the environmental impact of digital infrastructure and practices in research. It covers:

This category covers how energy and equipment are managed across laboratories and research offices. It focuses on reducing demand, optimising performance, and supporting sharing of high-value kit. Topics include:

This category covers the governance, advocacy, and resourcing structures needed to embed sustainability into research. It is the place to share examples, business cases, and approaches that enable lasting change. Topics include:

This category covers the role of buildings and physical spaces in delivering sustainable research. It focuses on the design, construction, and management of research estates to cut carbon, improve efficiency, and build resilience. Topics include:

This category is for discussions on how behaviour, culture, and training can drive system-wide sustainability in research. It’s a space to share resources, programmes, and case studies on:

This category is for discussions on how research institutions work with communities, partners, and networks outside their own walls. It’s a space to share case studies, initiatives, and opportunities for:

This category covers the compliance and reporting frameworks that universities and research institutions must align with. It’s the place to share guidance, experiences, and questions on:

This category is for discussions, resources, and case studies on applying sustainability principles to chemistry in research and education. Topics may include:

This category is for discussions on how research institutions prepare for, adapt to, and manage risks linked to climate change and environmental pressures. Topics may include:

Enhancing and protecting biodiversity across research campuses and estates.

Reducing the impact of staff and student travel, commuting, events, and placements in research.

This category is for UK and EU grants and funding calls, case studies, and bid outcomes to enable activity in line with UKNSR themes and topics. The main activity on this category includes:

Files and Resources can be accessed via the UKNSR Dropbox