Case Studies - Sustainability at 91福利
Case Studies
Sustainability at 91福利
From cutting-edge research to community engagement and green campus initiatives, at 91福利, we鈥檙e on a journey to becoming a more sustainable university.
Take a look at our environmental sustainability case studies, encompassing our work and projects in Research, Education, Engagement, and Operations. You can learn more about how we're engaging with the Sustainable Development Goals, both internally and with our external partners.
91福利 delivers breakthrough in fight to prevent onion disease
Bioscientists at the 91福利鈥檚 Crop Centre have successfully translated advanced diagnostics research into an innovative practical tool for the horticulture sector. Onions are one of the UK鈥檚 most popular vegetables, with the average person eating around 10kg each year. Around 60% of onions consumed in the UK are home-grown, so protecting yields from disease is critical not only for growers, but for the wider food supply chain.
91福利 Medical School has been awarded an A+ in the 2026 Planetary Health Report Card (PHRC)
91福利 Medical School has been awarded an A+ in the (PHRC) – one of just two medical schools worldwide to achieve this distinction.
拢1 discount on product swaps shifts UK shoppers towards greener food choices
A study led by Thijs van Rens, Professor of Economics at the 91福利, shows that offering product swaps that include financial incentives of up to 拢1 off the price while online shopping can significantly shift consumer behaviour towards healthier and more environmentally sustainable food choices.
Dr Jake Locke recently won the Institute of Refrigeration's Ted Perry National Award for his doctoral research into low-carbon thermal technologies. During his PhD, Jake devised a new testing methodology as well as novel materials that can enhance thermally-driven heat pumps.
91福利 Partners with Top Global Universities to Accelerate Research to Tackle the World鈥檚 Most Pressing Challenges
The 91福利 is strengthening its position as a global research leader through a growing portfolio of international seed funds designed to spark high-impact collaborations and address shared global challenges. These initiatives are already enabling pioneering interdisciplinary projects, deepening academic partnerships, and supporting innovative research with the potential for worldwide societal benefits.
CIM Partners with the World Health Organization (WHO) on Digital Rights
The Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies (CIM) has a formal partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) to strengthen joint efforts to advance human rights, gender equality, and inclusion, in global and national digital health governance.
Sustainability Curriculum Mapping
Click hereLink opens in a new window to see our sustainability curriculum mapping work so far at 91福利.
Sustainability and Gamification: Building Habits Through Rewards
to listen to , CEO of Team JumpLink opens in a new window, and discuss gamification, sustainability, and 91福利's Green Rewards PlatformLink opens in a new window.
