School of Nursing and Midwifery

Sustainability Strategy

The purpose of this 6 point strategy is to embed sustainability into our culture and practices.  It has been developed by the SNM Sustainability Group in response to the University's Sustainable Development Policy.

1.  Curriculum

  • To review the sustainability of each course
  • To integrate teaching and learning about sustainability into each course

2.  Research

  • To promote research into sustainability in healthcare
  • To conduct all research in line with the National Institute for Health Research Carbon Reduction Guidelines

3.  Economic and social engagement

4.  Staff and student experience

  • To support sustainable teaching practices and learning experiences
  • To retain student and staff membership of the SNM Sustainability Group from each campus and healthcare profession
  • To communicate current news and resources about sustainability in healthcare

5.  Physical Environment

  • To achieve all administrative and educative practices with the lowest possible carbon footprint
  • To liaise with each School site group about any sustainabilty issues related to the physical environment

6.  Governance, management and relationships

  • To record and publish minutes of the SNM Sustainability Group
  • To publish an annual report for the Board of Study and the SNM Teaching, Learning and Assessment Group
  • To contribute to University-wide sustainability initiatives

Action Plan

Read how the strategy will be implemented in our Action Plan



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