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An innovative project developed by a Leeds student has won a prestigious national competition designed to accelerate the path to net zero across UK universities and colleges. The idea, developed by PhD student Seb Stroud, was selected as one of five winners. Launched to mark the The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the competition invited students from...
The University of Leeds is developing plans for one of the most significant woodland creation projects in the north of England, which would increase biodiversity, provide research and teaching opportunities and capture carbon as part of the University’s Climate Plan. The project would contribute to the White Rose Forest initiative which aims to plant 7...
Blueprint teams at the School of Food Science and Nutrition and Residential Services have progressed to the next stage of their Blueprint journeys following the latest round of annual reviews. The School of Food Sciences & Nutrition began their plan in 2020 and have now achieved 'Change Maker' standard. Residential Services, who were early adopters...
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 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...