As part of our ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, we embarked on an ambitious project this year to replace old ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers with new, energy-efficient models from PHCbi. These state-of-the-art freezers use significantly less energy than traditional models, helping us reduce our carbon footprint and save on energy costs.

In a remarkable feat of logistics and coordination, our workshop team procured and installed 20 new ULT freezers across various labs at the Dunn School, all at no cost to the groups. The changeover process was handled with minimal disruption to ongoing research activities, ensuring continuity of vital work.

This significant investment in sustainable technology would not have been possible without the generous contribution of £46,175 from the University of Oxford Sustainability Team, which funded the replacement of 20 freezers.

Special recognition must be given to Wayne Swan and his team, whose tireless efforts were instrumental in making this project a success. His commitment to sustainability and his ability to mobilize resources have been invaluable to our group.

This initiative is one of the many ways we're working to make the Dunn School—and the planet—a greener place. We're proud of our progress and are excited to continue on our journey towards sustainability.