The official launch of a natural flood management site on Bodington Fields took place on 19th May. Located at the Brownlee Triathlon Centre in north Leeds, the site is the first of its kind in the UK. It will reduce flood risk in the area and increase resilience to the impacts of climate change. Councillor...
As part of the #2023PlasticFree pledge we’re bringing the Big Plastic Count to Leeds from Monday 16 May. Get ready, get set, go - let’s get counting single use plastics together! We’re working to eliminate single use plastic items from University of Leeds and Leeds University Union (LUU) operations as part of our #2023PlasticFree...
Do you have an idea that can address climate change at the University of Leeds? Take part in the Climate Plan Student Challenge! What is the Climate Plan Student Challenge? The University of Leeds Climate Plan sets out how the University will play a part in the global efforts to tackle the climate crisis,...
Applications to present at the University of Leeds Annual Student Sustainability Research Conference 2022 are NOW OPEN to all University of Leeds students! The virtual conference will take place on Wednesday 8th June 2022 and will bring together students, staff, businesses, and members of the public to experience a diverse range of student research reflecting the...
The Sustainability service will be involved in lots of events during LUU's Climate Week, and you're all invited to join us! Climate Week 2022 takes place from Monday 21st to Friday 25th March at Leeds University Union. It focuses on themes of climate justice, climate education and eco-anxiety, and is a great opportunity to learn,...
The Sustainability Service has welcomed our 2022 cohort of Student Sustainability Architects to the team! Find out more about who they are and the projects they will be working on this year. Student Sustainability Architect roles are part time paid positions that help to deliver and support sustainability projects at the University. They bring new...
The Sustainability Service has welcomed our 2022 cohort of Student Sustainability Architects to the team! Find out more about who they are and the projects they will be working on this year. Student Sustainability Architect roles are part time paid positions that help to deliver and support sustainability projects at the University. They bring new...
The 2022 Big Campus Birdwatch takes place on Friday 28th January, and we're encouraging staff and students to take part. The RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) Big Garden Birdwatch takes place over the weekend of 28th - 30th January 2022. This annual survey is not only a great opportunity to learn more...
To kick off 2022 in the best way possible, LUU and the University of Leeds are bringing you the Fresh Start Festival. Running from 24th - 28th January, it's an opportunity to try new activities, meet new people and find out more about what Leeds has to offer. If you're interested in finding out more...
The School of Computing's Blueprint team along with their Staff Sustainability Architect made a huge impact during their recent building move, saving over a tonne of books from going to waste. The school moved into the new Bragg building earlier this year and during the move collected a large quantity of books that were no longer needed. Rather than leave...