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Last month marked the first collaboration between the University’s Sustainable Garden and University Farm, creating a promising new circular loop on campus. The initiative centres around used straw from the farm—once bedding for animals, now a nutrient-rich addition to the garden’s vegetable beds. Instead of going to waste, this by-product is being repurposed to boost...
Have you ever considered the environmental impacts of your work? Did you know that there are university processes and guidance which can support minimising environmental risks within your work area? On 29 April 2025, the university's Environmental Management System (or EMS for short) was officially recertified as operating in conformance with the ISO 14001:2015 standard....
We’re inviting all staff to take part in a series of Engagement Cafés this June. Which is your chance to shape the future of Environmental and Social responsibility at Leeds. The University takes a holistic approach to sustainability – one that is embedded across teaching, research, operations, and engagement – and is guided by...
The Annual Travel Survey is now open for responses, and we want to hear from staff and students at the University of Leeds. Whether you cycle, drive, walk, bus or wheel - you have until Friday 13 June to let us know! The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete, and you’ll also have the...
The University of Leeds Sustainability Service is launching neighbourhood walking tours, a pilot initiative within the Student Citizenship Programme, and we are looking for students to test out the tours. These guided tours are intended to deepen students' understanding and appreciation of local history, cultural diversity, and community opportunities available to them. The neighbourhood tours...
Our Positive Impact Partners (PIP) programme is facilitating an innovative partnership between Bradford 2025's sustainability partner, academics and professional services staff from the University of Leeds and University of Bradford to explore the tracking and reporting of carbon emissions linked to the year-long festival. An exciting step forward for sustainability in the Cultural sector Bradford 2025...
Got a great idea to tackle sustainability challenges? The Leeds Living Lab has launched an annual funding call, offering a total of £50,000 each year to support collaborative projects that make a real difference. Who Can Apply? The funding call is open to all University of Leeds staff (e.g., academic, operational, professional, technical). Collaborations with...
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....
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...
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...