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Making a difference: The impact of our winter coat donations
We are delighted to share the incredible impact of our recent winter coat collection for Zero Waste Leeds. Thanks to the generous donations of our University community we collected: 111 adult coats, 35 children’s coats, and 166 winter accessories. This effort has not only provided warmth across the city but also significantly benefitted the environment....
Blueprint programme wins global recognition: ISCN Excellence Awards
The University’s Blueprint programme has received international recognition though the annual International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN) Excellence Awards. What is Blueprint? Led by the Sustainability Service, Blueprint is our flagship staff engagement programme. It supports the University’s Schools and Services to develop five-year plans to embed sustainable practices throughout their operations. Blueprint enables teams across...
New research partnership to map nature recovery strategies
We’re thrilled to announce a new research partnership that aims to align nature recovery policies with grassroots community action to create a greener, healthier and more biodiverse Leeds. This project utilises Leeds Social Science Institute’s PGR Placement scheme to connect PhD researcher Xiaojia Lyu with Hyde Park Source, an environmental charity specialising in improving health and...
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January LUNSHE: Exploring Creativity, Open Education, and Sustainability
On 21st January, the LUNSHE (Leeds University Network for Sustainability in Higher Education) community had the pleasure of hosting Professor Chrissi Nerantzi, institutional lead for...
Student voices for a greener future: a Climate Action Leeds collaboration
As 2024 drew to a close, the Sustainability Service’s Positive Impact Partners programme teamed up with Climate Action Leeds (CAL) to host an insightful discussion...
Five reasons to choose vegan this Veganuary
For those of you needing a bit of motivation to start your journey into vegan food, Charlotte, our Sustainability Programme Officer for procurement and waste,...
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