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Taking the lead on global grand challenges
At the University of Leeds, we are committed to embedding sustainability in everything we do. To us, sustainability means creating value for society by taking responsibility for our economic, cultural, social and environmental impacts. We draw on the diverse expertise of our students, staff and partners to collaborate in finding sustainable solutions to global challenges, and to maintain our position as world-leaders in sustainability.
Sustainability is a journey. Though society may not have all of the answers now, we are committed to using the University’s assets to tackle global challenges. On our website, you can explore what’s happening across the University, including our world-leading research and education, how we’re using our campus to find solutions to local and world challenges, and what you can do to be a part of our sustainable community.
Sustainable Development Goals
We use the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) to help guide our activity, and we do so inclusively, making sure everyone’s voice is heard and considered along the way. Read more about the University's positive actions to impact the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
News
New charity shop trail launched to tackle fast fashion
A new Headingley charity shop trail has been launched to help tackle fast fashion and promote preloved shopping in north-west Leeds. Developed by student Niamh Robertson as part of their role as a Student Sustainability Architect with the University’s Sustainability Service, the trail is designed to encourage students, staff and local residents to explore and...
Apply for our new Sustainability Community Arts Project
Looking for a way to develop your artistic practice and your professional skills? The Sustainability Service is providing an opportunity for a team of student volunteers to co-create and deliver a collaborative arts project with a local community partner, Cardigan Community Centre (CCC). The project will consist of designing and delivering a series of six...
Apply for the Community Mural Project 2024/25
The Sustainability Service is offering a professional development opportunity for four volunteer student artists! The team will design and paint a large indoor mural in collaboration with a community-led youth organisation in Harehills, Leeds. Volunteer artists will benefit from training and guidance from a professional Mentor Artist and will gain experience engaging with young people...
Blogs
Bridging Communities and Academia: A Student Sustainability Architect Blog
Rishabh Bezbaruah is a Student Sustainability Architect, who has been working on a project within the Positive Impact Partners (PIP) programme. In this blog post...
Creating green spaces: community gardening at the University of Leeds
Student Sustainability Architect, Coline Lightfoot, reflects upon this year's community gardening projects... As the Student Sustainability Architect for community gardening projects, this year’s projects have...
A step-by-step guide to Biodiversity Monitoring
Hannah Long, Student Sustainability Architect has created this beginner friendly guide to biodiversity monitoring. Monitoring can be done in your day-to-day life, helping you learn...