Exploring how smart design and sustainability are reshaping academic chemistry
At the heart of every great discovery lies not only innovation, but responsibility. The University of Liverpool’s Department of Chemistry is setting a benchmark in how sustainable practices can coexist with advanced research and teaching.
In this new Asynt case study, the Bioingentech team visited the university to explore how sustainability principles are being integrated across its teaching laboratories. From energy-efficient equipment to greener experimental workflows, Liverpool’s chemistry department is redefining what modern academic research can look like.
A student perspective: digital chemistry in action
Postgraduate student Michael Gillin, from the Digital Chemistry program, shares his personal experience studying at Liverpool and how the university’s approach to sustainability has shaped his academic journey.
In his short video, Michael discusses:
- Why he recommends the University of Liverpool to prospective chemistry students.
- How the department has made its teaching labs more sustainable without compromising experimental depth.
- His advice to new students entering the world of green chemistry.
- The strength of Liverpool’s chemistry research community and collaborative culture.
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Greener labs, smarter science
The visit also highlighted how the department integrates sustainable technologies such as:
- The CondenSyn air condenser, eliminating the need for continuous water flow.
- The DrySyn oil-free heating block, reducing energy waste and simplifying cleanup.
These innovations not only lower the environmental footprint of daily experiments but also teach students to think critically about sustainability from the start of their scientific careers.
A collaborative commitment to the future
Bioingentech extends its appreciation to Michael Gillin, Dr. Gina Washbourn (Senior Lecturer in Chemistry), and Andrea Bainbridge (Student Marketing & Recruitment Officer, Faculty of Science & Engineering) for welcoming the team and contributing their insights.
This partnership exemplifies how academia and industry can work together to promote responsible innovation—an ethos that resonates deeply with KIT PCR’s own commitment to efficiency, precision, and sustainability in molecular science.
Stay tuned for an upcoming collaboration with the University of Liverpool, where new sustainable technologies will continue to drive change in chemical education and research.