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A Student Sustainability Impact Intern Blog by Alysia Byrne
An introduction to me and the Leeds RSPB Group I am a young ornithologist and ecology undergraduate aspiring to do a PhD studying avian behaviour. I also have a passion...
Nature Recovery, Policy, and Place: Reflections from a Leeds PhD Student
Nature recovery has become a key agenda in addressing biodiversity loss, climate resilience, and community-wellbeing, particularly in urban areas. Over the past few years, the...
University of Leeds shortlisted for EAUC Green Gown Award
The University of Leeds is delighted to have been nominated for the Nature Positive category at the EAUC Green Gown Awards. This recognises the University’s long-standing commitment to biodiversity,...
A bold new approach to urban biodiversity at the University of Leeds
This year on International Day for Biological Diversity, we are excited to announce the publication of the new Biodiversity Standard, that will guide the University...
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...
Biodiversity net gain on campus and beyond
Michael Howroyd, biodiversity lead for the University of Leeds, shares an update on the new Biodiversity Net Gain legislation, and what it means for us...
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Sustainability Spotlight
This past Sunday 11 February saw the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS). As we’re spotlighting campus biodiversity this month, we’re celebrating...
Biodiversity at the University of Leeds in 2024
Despite our University campus being right on the edge of Leeds city centre, it is bursting with nature. At the Sustainability Service, we are...
Designing a Forest Garden with Brudenell Primary School
Hi, my name’s Julie and I am a Student Sustainability Architect with a project focused on coordinating gardening projects both on campus and in the...