Technological University Dublin
At TU Dublin, sustainability is central to our mission – People, Planet, Partnership – and embedded throughout our teaching, research and community engagement. The School of Chemical and BioPharmaceutical Sciences integrates green chemistry and sustainability into undergraduate education from first year, reflecting the global need for sustainable, responsible science. Our students benefit from Green Lab-certified laboratory facilities on our Grangegorman and Tallaght campuses. Through strong ties with industry and public sector partners, we ensure that our graduates are not only technically skilled, but also equipped to lead in creating a more sustainable future for the chemical and biopharmaceutical sciences.
Chemistry Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry Master of Science (M.S.), Chemistry Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Faculty Research, Student Research, Student Chapter/Club Activities and/or Outreach, In many final year projects, organic chemistry labs and first year professional development module
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We have long included Green Chemistry within our final-year organic chemistry module, however, in recent years, we have adopted a broader, more structured approach by embedding sustainability literacy across our undergraduate chemistry programmes from Year 1 through to Year 4. This begins with introducing students to sustainability and the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) via tools such as the Sulitest, reflective writing, and a bespoke sustainability-themed ‘escape room’. From there, the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry are first introduced.
Our commitment to sustainable practice is reflected not only in our teaching but also in our laboratory operations, where we have achieved Gold-level Green Lab Certification. This accreditation is prominently displayed to raise awareness among students and visitors alike.
As part of our upcoming programmatic reviews, we are committed to integrating Green Chemistry, via both theory and practical component, at each stage of our undergraduate chemistry education. In addition, we also developing a new elective module, Green & Sustainable Chemistry, aimed at early-stage undergraduates from across the University, which we plan to launch for the 2026/27 academic year.
Introductory level: Sulitest, UN SDG -themed escape room https://chemedresearchteam.wordpress.com/2023/10/30/escape-room-activity-to-introduce-sustainability-literacy-resource-guidelines/
Intermediate to Final Year Project: Anastas, P.T. and Warner, J.C., 2000. Green chemistry: theory and practice. Oxford university press.
