Scientific Glass Blowing Facility
Expert technicians in the glassblowing facility design and construct specialised glassware used for research and development.
Many of the research, manufacturing and enterprise facilities here at Southampton are managed or supported by technicians. These include high-tech manufacturing facilities and industrial scale engineering facilities as well as cutting edge research suites. Click on one of our ‘featured facilities’ below to find out more about how our technicians are making a difference by managing and running these state of the art services.
Plant Growth Facility
The plant growth facility at Southampton is an essential facility, supporting undergraduate study projects and vital research.
Flow Cytometry Facility
The Flow Cytometry Core Facility provides expert advice and training in the use of flowcytometry equipment to differentiate, count and sort cell populations.
The LEAF Initiative
What is LEAF? The Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) has been developed by UCL to help Lab managers, technical staff, academics, and students address environmental sustainability issues in the labs that they work in.
LEAF is endorsed by Universities UK and a growing number of institutions are participating.
Summary
LEAF is a bespoke toolkit to enhance sustainability and efficiency in Laboratories. Evidencing improved sustainability practice in laboratories through benchmarking with LEAF would enhance the reputation of University of Southampton.
The LEAF initiative will help you improve the sustainability and efficiency of your laboratories.
LEAF at Southampton
- Southampton joining LEAF was initiated by laboratory technical staff working with the Sustainability team.
- We are using a Teams site to build a community of colleagues interested in using LEAF. Here we can interact, discuss issues and share best practice.
- LEAF at Southampton is co-ordinated by Peter Morgan, email p.r.morgan@soton.ac.uk to find out more.
- To sign your lab up to LEAF register here.