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The Big Christmas Switch Off 2024: saving energy over the break
This year the University’s closure period runs from Monday 23 December to Wednesday 1 January 2024 (inclusive). During this period, we need all staff to participate in the Big Christmas Switch Off 2024! The Switch Off is a initiative to get all building users to shut down their workspaces over the winter break. This, alongside the...
New project launched to develop our community's shared spaces
Would you like your street and neighbourhood to be cleaner, greener and have a stronger sense of community? We are excited to announce the launch of the Community Streets project. At the heart of our initiative is a simple belief: strong communities create a better environment for everyone. Our mission is to reconnect residents of...
A new lease of life for our Sustainable Garden
The Sustainable Garden is about to undergo an exciting relaunch, creating a beautiful edible and wildlife friendly garden at the heart of campus. Located next to the Roger Stevens building, the Sustainable Garden was originally installed in 2015. The design was based on the University’s ‘water@Leeds’ gold award-winning RHS flower show entry and included a...
Latest Blogs
November LUNSHE reflections: Doughnut Economics
November’s LUNSHE event focused on the principles of Doughnut Economics, the role of local community activism, and strategies for educating a generation of change-makers. The...
A lesson in sustainable travel: the Woodbridge Annuals (1881-1892)
Sarah and Rachel Knight were two sisters, who in the late 19th century cycled from their home in Headingley, all around the UK and as...
How to have a more sustainable Christmas
For many Christmas is a time of connecting with loved ones and taking a well deserved break, but, it can also be a time of...
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