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Whether you want to learn something new, make a positive impact, or connect with others who share your interests, this page is your gateway to sustainability at the University of Leeds. It brings together opportunities to volunteer, attend events, develop new skills through training, and stay up to date with the latest sustainability news and initiatives. By exploring the opportunities available, you can find practical ways to take action, contribute to positive environmental and social change, and become part of a growing community working towards a more sustainable future.
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The Heat Beneath Our Feet: Bringing Hidden Geothermal Research to the Surface Through Projection Art
This October, visitors to Light Night Leeds will be invited to look beneath the surface of the city and discover an extraordinary world that usually remains unseen. The Heat Beneath Our Feet is a new immersive installation that transforms University of Leeds geothermal research into a striking visual and sound experience, revealing the geological history...
University of Leeds joins global Nature Positive Universities initiative
The University of Leeds has joined the global Nature Positive Universities initiative, strengthening its commitment to help halt and reverse biodiversity loss while creating a campus that supports nature, people and learning. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the University of Oxford, Nature Positive Universities brings together higher education institutions from around...
Fairtrade Curation Project
Reflective Blog Post (Mimansa Deshkar (Fairtrade Curator, SSA), Supervisor: Charlotte Davenport) A small blue-and-green label on a chocolate bar or a pack of coffee is something many of us have seen without thinking twice about it. Yet behind those everyday products are stories of global trade justice, social equality, environmental sustainability and student activism. Discovering how deeply these ideas are embedded in...
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Behind the Scenes at Student Sustainability Research Conference 2026: My experience organising and presenting at this year’s conference.
Hello, I’m Lis, a master’s student in Ecological Economics and part of this year’s Student Sustainability Architects cohort. My project involves supporting the organisation, delivery,...
From Biodiversity to Community: Reflections from a Student Sustainability Architect
As an MSc Biodiversity and Conservation student, I applied to the Student Sustainability Architect role hoping to develop new skills and gain practical sustainability experience...
My experience in the Sustainability into Primary Schools Programme
Hello, my name is Lis Xcaret Jiménez, and I have just completed my MSc in Ecological Economics at the University of Leeds. In this blog,...
Events
Cycle Repair Skills – Step 5 (optional): Bleeding hydraulic brakes
Hydraulic brakes are the state of the art in reliable, powerful braking, provided they’re well maintained! Bleeding your brakes can...
Wildlife Wander - November 2026
Join us for a campus wildlife wander - a slow-paced hour discovering wildlife around the University campus. Each month we’ll...
Campus Gardening Sessions
Schedule: Regular weekly gardening sessions take place every Wednesday from 1-3pm. These sessions will cover everything from planting and harvesting...