Activity in University laboratories is vital to enabling research at the University, and they also represent a significant area of energy- and resource-intense activities. In line with the University's commitments to take action tackling the climate emergency and sustainability challenges, in this course we will uncover some of the opportunities to embed sustainability in lab practices and processes, while prioritising research quality.

Topics covered will include:

• sustainability action at University of Bath
• impacts of working in labs (the good, the bad and the ugly)
• how to get started in the LEAF platform
• topic areas of impact for you to focus efforts on
• engaging with colleagues and students on sustainability

Course structure

• This course will be delivered on campus as an in-person event over a one-hour session
• There is no pre-work required as part of this course but we suggest looking through the resources linked below

Who should attend?

As an introductory course, content in this session will be suitable for lab users at the University, including technical staff, researchers and postgraduate students. Teams or departments interested in bespoke training should contact climateaction@bath.ac.uk to discuss further.

Course date

The next course will take place on Thursday 17 October 2024, 10-11am.

Facilitator

Alice Lowe, Climate Action Engagement & Training Manager

Discussing your learning and development with your line manager

We assume that if you need permission or agreement to attend this course you will have arranged this before booking. To ensure the training is suitable and your learning can be transferred back to the workplace, you should also have discussed the following with your line manager:

• how this training will help to deliver your individual/team goals
• the expected outcomes (what is expected to change or improve as a result)
• any support required post-course to enable you to transfer your learning back to the workplace

Your manager will receive an automated notification when you book or cancel a place on a course using ESS.

Book your place

You must book your place using Employee Self-Service (ESS). Places will be available to book on self-service up to 24 hours before the course. Download instructions on how to book your place using ESS.

The session will be delivered in-person.

Please note that we do not hold a waiting list for this course.

Cancel your place

You can cancel your place using Employee Self-Service (ESS). Download instructions on how to cancel your place using ESS.

Please cancel your place as early as possible (and at least three days in advance) to allow others to book instead.

Please contact climateaction@bath.ac.uk to reserve a space on this course as you will not be able to book via ESS unless you are also employed by the University.

Online resources for self-guided learning

• Find out more about LEAF and register on the platform
• Join our LEAF Teams group
• Introduction to climate change
• Tackling climate change at the University of Bath
• Get involved with climate action as a member of staff
• Quick guide to sustainable working practices

In-person courses

• Introduction to Climate Action & Sustainability at Bath (one-hour introductory session, suitable for all staff)
• Climate Literacy (six-hour externally certified course, suitable for all staff)