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Introduction to Lab Sustainability and LEAF

An introductory workshop suitable for all lab users to share with you sustainable lab practices, and how you can take action through LEAF.

  • 9 Oct 2025, 10.30am to 12.00pm BST (GMT +01:00)
  • Chancellors' Building, 4.5, University of Bath
  • This event is free

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.

Course content

  • 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

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This course is suitable for all lab users, including researchers, postgraduate students and technical staff. The session will be delivered in-person.

Book your place

As a member of staff

  • Book your place using Employee Self-Service (ESS)
  • Places will be available to book on self-service up to 24 hours before the course
  • Please note that we do not hold a waiting list for this course

As a postgraduate student

  • This course is open to postgraduate students who work in laboratories in Bath
  • Please book via Unihub 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

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Location

Chancellors' Building 4.5


Chancellors' Building, 4.5 University of Bath Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY United Kingdom

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