What do students at the University of Leeds think about fair trade?
There is much to be done to target injustices within trade. This means ensuring workers’ rights and working conditions are protected, that workers and farmers...
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5 Highlights from the Student Sustainability Research Conference 2024
In this article look at five highlights from this year's unforgettable conference. This year’s Student Sustainability Research Conference (SSRC) had the biggest number of registrations...
Supporting Donations and Reuse: our Changeover Campaign
The University of Leeds, along with Leeds Beckett University, Unipol, and Leeds City Council, have been making significant strides in reducing waste and encouraging reuse...
Understanding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Here at the University of Leeds we use the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to drive our work on sustainability. They are central to...
6 Tips to Launch your Career in Sustainability
Entering the workforce after university can feel like stepping into the unknown. However, it's also an exciting opportunity to find a career path that truly...
Say Goodbye to Clutter and Hello to our Donation Banks!
Is your room feeling chaotic from clutter? Perhaps you and your housemates have an impractical amount of kitchenware? If you're feeling overwhelmed by excess stuff,...
Revolutionising how we tackle food waste at the University
Student Sustainability Architect Katie Fox shares insight into food waste within the UK and her mission to revolutionise how we handle food waste at the...
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...