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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...
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...
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...
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...