What We Do
As a member of UKNSR, here’s what you can expect to be involved in:
Semi-Annual Meetings
Meetings take place every 6-9 months, and are open to all UKNSR members. The standard agenda includes brief member updates, followed by workshops on 2-3 topics of interest selected by the membership. Where feasible, meetings take place at various member-institutions and include lab/site tours.
Sustainable Resource Creation & Standardisation
UKNSR members openly contribute resources that assist institutions to improve the sustainability of their laboratories. This includes but is not limited to: job descriptions for sustainable lab roles, sustainable equipment guides, sustainable consumables guides, best practice behaviours, tender specifications and more. We share our work openly and encourage input from new UKNSR members.
Lobbying & Influence
As UKNSR’s resources and membership increases, we aim to use this influence in a positive manner to lobby for sustainable laboratories. This consists of lobbying institutions to take further action in the area, including funding bodies, higher education institutions, and supporting organisations such as technician bodies. For STEM, this includes lobbying consumables and equipment suppliers to improve product environmental sustainability within the supply chain.
News
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Our Members' Area regularly hosts conversations on sharing best practice across communities and regions.
Link to Discourse
Outputs
Our community regularly contributes the creation and maintenance of sustainable research guidance, resources, and commentary across the HE Sector; follow the links below to find out more:
Resources & Guidance
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Commentary & Analysis
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