Climate Week 2026

• The Climate Plan - Speak to the team working on the University Climate Plan, with stands including Net Zero, Sustainable Curriculum and Sustainable Travel.
• The Sustainability Service - Discover ways to volunteer and contribute to campus sustainability.
• The Energy Team - Find out how we’re reducing energy consumption and how you can help.
• Geosolutions Leeds (Tuesday only) - Discover how we're using interdisciplinary subsurface research to aid the delivery of the University's net-zero and Climate Plan goals
• Leeds University Business School - Come to the LUBS stall to understand how we are creating positive impact on the people, economy, and the planet!
• Conferencing and Events - Explore practical ways to make your events more sustainable, supported by insights and a living lab conference case study.
• Priestley Centre for Climate Futures (Thursday only) - Learn about the world-leading climate centre based at the University of Leeds. From local to global, we ensure that climate action is informed by the latest research, collaborating with organisations and individuals to transform our expertise into real-world impact.
• Global Opportunities (Thursday only) - Discover the offer across Global Opportunities, focusing on sustainable employability and leadership opportunities for students. Also information on Summer Schools, Study Abroad, Volunteering, Employer Engagement and Careers.
• Campus Reimagined - Talk to us about our plan for the development and management of a welcoming, inclusive and sustainable campus.
• Gair Wood (Tuesday Only)
• GFAL 
• Climate Futures Masters Course 
• RightGreen

Community Litter Pick

• Staff & Student
• 11am-12:30pm
• Duke of Wellington statue, Woodhouse Moor.

At the end of the session, you are invited to join us at Hyde Park Book Club for free coffee and cake!

Climate Week Showcase

• Staff & Student
• 10:00am-2:00pm
• Parkinson Court

No booking required, come along for your chance to win a bike or a bus pass by taking part in our Climate Week scavenger hunt!

NEW: University of Leeds Climate Plan – climate justice student workshop

• Student
• 1:00pm-2:00pm
• Parkinson SR (2.27)
• Join us for free pizza! 

We want to know how the Climate Plan affects you and anything else we could/should be doing. And we want to hear what’s important to you so we can ensure your concerns and priorities are considered while the university is delivering its Climate Plan. And, most importantly, we want to give you a way to engage with, shape and influence the work of the taskforce and the university’s climate action.

Living Labs in Action - Workshop

• Staff
• 1:00pm-2:30pm
• Newlyn Building (1.07)

Find out more about Living Labs, the upcoming funding call and how you can apply.

AI and Sustainability Workshop

• Staff & Student
• 3:30pm - 5:00pm
• Online

It has become increasingly clear that AI raises significant sustainability concerns, including around water and energy use. At the same time, significant efficiency gains are claimed to dramatically reduce the impact of at least some use cases, and it may be that AI can meaningfully assist us in sustainability work. This workshop will explore the complicated situation around AI and sustainability, with a focus on discussion and identifying practical actions we can take, featuring speakers John Palfreyman from University of Leeds and Martin Callaghan from The Open University

Priestley Impact Seminar – UK Adaptation & Resilience

• Staff & Student
• 3:00pm-4:30pm
• School of Earth and Environment, 8. 119

Explore UK Adaptation and Resilience through short talks, a panel discussion and audience Q&A, showcasing the real‑world impact of research across the University. Open to all staff and students, with networking over coffee and cake afterwards.

Student Sustainability Research Conference 2026

• Staff & Student
• All day
• Parkinson Court

Climate Week Commuter Breakfast

• Staff
• 8:00am-10:00am
• Wellbeing Hub
• Free breakfast - pastries, fruit, tea and coffee

Pets as Therapy

• Staff
• 12:00pm - 2:00pm
• Wellbeing Hub
• Come and meet Indie: He’s an 8 year old male Golden retriever. He’s really friendly. Feel free to pet him or give him a fuss.

Staff Book Swap

• Staff
• 12:00pm-2:00pm
• Wellbeing Hub

Join us for a fun and friendly Book Swap Event, where stories find new homes and readers discover fresh adventures. Bring your gently loved books and exchange them for new-to-you treasures

Campus Gardening Session

• Staff & Student
• 1:00pm-3:00pm
• Sustainable Garden

These sessions will cover everything from planting and harvesting to food preservation and sustainable gardening practices. No experience needed!

Sustainable Careers Fair

• Student
• 4:45pm-6:00pm
• Parkinson Court

The event will be a networking event for you to meet employers who are engaging with sustainability across a wide range of industries. You are invited to engage with employers, ask questions about their work and build connections within the field of sustainability. No booking required, just come along!

Climate Week Showcase

• Staff & Student
• 10:00am-2:00pm
• Parkinson Court

No booking required, come along for your chance to win a bike or a bus pass by taking part in our Climate Week scavenger hunt!

NEW: Book swap

• Staff & Student
• 10:00am-2:00pm
• Parkinson Court

No booking required, bring a book along and swap for something new!

Campus Tree Trail

• Staff & Student
• 12:30pm (90min approx)
• Meet at the 'To leaf is to learn' artwork by Esther Simpson Building

NEW: Line dancing with Jordana

Supporting Sustainable Development Goal 3, "Good Health and Well-being" staff are invited to try out line dancing with Jordana, no experience needed!

• Staff
• 1:05pm - 1:55pm
• Wellbeing Hub
• Find out more

NEW: Gender-responsive, low carbon transport, co-design lab

• Students
• 11am - 1:o0pm
• Part of LUU Womens Health Symposium

In this workshop we will explore the intersections of transport, climate, and women's health. Using Leeds as a case study we will work together to understand some of the barriers facing women when it comes to travelling sustainably, as well as some of the current gender inequities that are embedded in a system that's no longer fit for purpose. We will co-create possible solutions to be presented to senior decision-makers.

Staff Choir - Climate Week edition

Supporting Sustainable Development Goal 3, "Good Health and Well-being" staff are invited to join the choir which is about having fun and releasing some endorphins!

• Staff
• Clothworkers North Building LT (Cinema 2.31)
• 1:15pm - 1:45pm
• No booking required

The Big Energy Audit 2026

We’re running a Campus Energy Audit to track where energy is being wasted, and we need students to help collect real data across campus. Help gather data that will shape future energy decisions

• Students
• 5pm - 7pm
• Get a FREE hoodie for taking part

NEW: Volunteer at Gair Wood: Help Grow a New Woodland in Leeds

• Staff & Student
• 10:30am-12:30pm - session 1 (dead hedging)
• 1:30pm - 3:30pm - session 2 (tree protection)

Spend a couple of hours helping to establish a new native broadleaf woodland at Gair Wood in Leeds. This young woodland aims to boost local biodiversity, provide a community asset, and further research at the University of Leeds. Is also contributes to the University’s climate plan by supporting carbon capture.

To ensure Gair Wood continues to grow into a healthy, mature woodland, year‑round care is vital. These volunteer sessions will give you the chance to directly support its long‑term success. We'll be running dead hedging sessions in the morning (10.30 - 12.30) and focussing on tree protection in the afternoon (1.30 - 3.30). Tickets for this event will be live on Eventbrite at the start of climate week, or you can visit our stall at the Climate Week Showcase on Tuesday and sign up there.