Leeds Trinity University

LEAF Bronze Award

LEAF (Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework) is the world’s leading green lab certification programme, now used by more than 95 institutions across at least 15 countries. Designed to make research environments more sustainable, LEAF helps laboratories reduce carbon emissions, improve resource efficiency, and support high‑quality research. Given that labs consume 3–10 times more energy than standard offices and generate around 2% of global plastic waste, the framework provides a practical route to reducing environmental impact.

Here at Leeds Trinity, we have successfully implemented a range of sustainability actions, including:

Reduction of energy and water usage
Improving waste management practices
Encouraging sustainable procurement
Raising awareness of lab sustainability amongst staff and students

As a result of these actions, the LEAF programme has awarded our labs a Bronze certificate, the first step on making our Biomedical Science laboratories a more sustainable working environment and encouraging student engagement towards being more environmentally conscious.

Biomedical Science Facilities

Our Biomedical Science degrees include access to outstanding teaching equipment and facilities, which include:

A teaching laboratory, filled with brand-new specialist scientific equipment
2 class II safety cabinets
A fluorescent microplate reader
Thermal cyclers
A fluorescent inverted microscope
Premium gel documentation systems, alongside a range of gel electrophoresis machines
Centrifuge and incubator equipment.

This collection of instruments will allow you to gain the key laboratory skills required to prepare for roles as lab-based or non-lab-based scientist. Our laboratory also features provisions for students with accessibility requirements, such as a specially designed height-adjustable benchtop and sink, as well as a designated area conducive to teaching and collaborative group work.

Image of Working in a class II safety cabinet performing cell passage.

Image of Gel documentation units and inverted microscope, with incubator at the far right.

Image of Manual pipette (Gilson) carousel.

Loading a carousel into a spectrophotometer.

Specialist Nursing facilities

You’ll access outstanding teaching equipment and facilities including:

A six-bed simulated ward
Simulated HDU/ICU bay with an assisted bathroom
A community living flat
Our clinical skills teaching room

These facilities are supported by digital health technologies including SMOTS camera technology, enabling you to practise your clinical skills in a safe and controlled environment. 