Sustainability Working Group (SWG)

Who are we?

The Sustainability Working Group (SWG), created in January 2020, is a student- and staff-led initiative within The Researchers’ Society. It is driven by a passion for sustainability and a strong commitment to meaningful change. Our goal is to foster an inclusive, energetic space for collaboration, discussion, and action on environmental initiatives. We aim to identify and implement green opportunities that benefit The Researchers' Society and the wider college community, promoting a more sustainable future for all.

Members: Helena Rapp-Wright (Chair, Research Associate), Philip Punter (PhD), Amber Vaughan (Research Technician), Ana Oliete (Laboratory Manager), The Researchers' Society.

Past Members: Aina Roca Barcelo (PhD), Annalisa Sheehan (PhD), Kerry Moss (RA), Rosemary Chamberlains (PhD), Allison Gaines (PhD), Esther Lie (Engagement Coordinator), Justie Mak (PhD), Holly Walder (PhD), Derryn Grant (PhD), Stav Friedman (PTO).

News

Sustainability Interview with Yassir
As part of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Sustainable Laboratories Grant awarded to Dr Helena Rapp Wright and Amber Vaughan (L23-8109900824), T-level student Yassir El-Hadri collaborated with the Environmental Research Group at Imperial College London to investigate innovative ways to enhance laboratory sustainability. To learn more about his experience, check out Yassir’s interview featured in the January 2025 edition of the RSC Environmental Chemistry Group bulletin.
Communicating sustainability: Enhancing research impact
On November 6th, 2024, a workshop promoting sustainable solutions was held for doctoral students and early-career researchers in collaboration with the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Management and Environmental Chemistry Groups. If you are curious to learn more about the workshop and its outcomes, check out the meeting report published in the January 2025 edition of the RSC Environmental Chemistry Group bulletin.

News

Communicating sustainability: Enhancing research impact
On November 6th, 2024, a workshop promoting sustainable solutions was held for doctoral students and early-career researchers in collaboration with the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Management and Environmental Chemistry Groups. If you are curious to learn more about the workshop and its outcomes, check out the meeting report published in the January 2025 edition of the RSC Environmental Chemistry Group bulletin.