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...
Head down to Leeds University Union on Thursday 11th November for a day of engaging in all things sustainability! COP26 is in full flow, and whilst world leaders and our own Leeds researchers explore, debate and agree how to take global action on climate change, you might be wondering how you can get involved yourself. ...
Final works have begun on the Bodington Fields Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme at the University of Leeds’ Brownlee Triathlon Centre, ahead of its official launch in spring 2022. The scheme is an urban pilot site in collaboration with the Environment Agency and Leeds City Council. It is designed to help make Leeds more resilient to...
Design, imagine, make do, and glue: this year’s Be Curious promises to be an online sustainability extravaganza. Be Curious, taking place online this 5 – 15 July, is the University’s annual research open event, which aims to showcase how research here at Leeds is making a world of difference to people’s lives. The full programme...
The University of Leeds has been recognised for its unique approach to transferability and interdisciplinary collaboration. At the International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN) Awards 2021 the Urban Biodiversity Monitoring Programme, part of the Leeds Living Lab, received the Partnerships for Progress Award. The award recognises how the programme brings together an interdisciplinary group of staff...
Food waste is a global challenge and the University of Leeds aims to lead the way in innovative approaches to reducing waste from our catering, cafes and restaurants. The idea for the Food Waste Living Lab came about through plans for the University to have its own anaerobic digester on-site back in 2014. Sadly, this...
The Living Lab for Air Quality began in November 2017, with the aim of building our knowledge of air quality and pollution on campus to shape action that drives improvements to our environment and to the health of our students, staff, and community. Findings from the Living Lab have been used to inform decision making...
The past two years have been an exciting time for Sustainability at the University of Leeds, and the progress made has been highlighted in the latest Sustainability Report. In 2020, the University was recognised globally for its holistic approach to sustainability by achieving joint third in the UK and joint 11th globally in the Times...