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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...
The Sustainable Garden invites you to kickstart the new year with two special gardening sessions. Get some fresh air, embrace the seasons and get excited for the year ahead with some seed sowing and spring preparation! Located next to the Roger Stevens building, the Sustainable Garden is a vibrant, edible, and wildlife-friendly space at...
Monday 13th January - Friday 24th January This winter the Sustainability Service and Public Engagement Team are proud to be supporting the Leeds Winter Coat Appeal run by Zero Waste Leeds. Last year, your donations contributed to the over 7,600 items of cold weather clothing distributed across the city. We’re looking for donations of clean, good-quality...
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...
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...
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...
Are you looking for a part time role that does more than just pay the bills? Applications are now open for paid, part-time roles where you can co-design and lead a range of projects on and around campus. All the projects are designed to create a positive impact whilst providing you with skills and work...
A new Headingley charity shop trail has been launched to help tackle fast fashion and promote preloved shopping in north-west Leeds. Developed by student Niamh Robertson as part of their role as a Student Sustainability Architect with the University’s Sustainability Service, the trail is designed to encourage students, staff and local residents to explore and...