Promoting a circular economy: Our Sustainable Repair Café
In celebration of International Repair Day on 18th October, Student Sustainability Architect Eleanor Smith reflects on her experience working with the University of Leeds Repair...
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Learning from the Fairtrade Towns movement
Fairtrade is a familiar concept, most people recognise the green and blue logo on tea and coffee and other products in our supermarkets and on...
A glimpse into Fairtrade at the University of Leeds
Hi, I’m Emma Haywood, the Sustainability Projects Assistant for 2024/25, a year-long intern for the University of Leeds Sustainability Service. As my internship comes to...
Living Labs pilot funding call update!
Got a great idea for creating a more sustainable university? You're not alone. The Leeds Living Lab’s new pilot funding call received an inspiring wave...
Reflections on my Student Impact Internship
Megan Warren recently completed a Student Impact Internship with the University of Leeds Sustainability Service and Leeds University Union (LUU). Her role was focused on...
Pioneering a civic gateway space on campus: a living lab project
Alice Tenney is currently nearing the end of her year-in-industry at the University of Leeds Sustainability Service where she has worked as Communications and Engagement...
A colourful collaboration: the Community Mural Project 2025
This year, another team of student volunteers have returned to Junior Sports Hub in Harehills. Their goal? To design and paint a mural in collaboration...
Reflecting on the 2025 Sustainability Celebration
On 3 July 2025, the University of Leeds’ Sustainability Service hosted its annual Sustainability Celebration: an event recognising the contributions of staff and local community...
Sustainable lab solutions: a case study on equipment sharing
In this blog Sam Driver, Lab Manger of Garstang 9 shares his labs' journey into equipment sharing and the benefits it has had both economically,...
Making musical connections in the community
This year saw the launch of the Sustainability Community Arts Project; a new approach to community engagement using the creative arts to promote sustainable communities...