Sustainability education: key information for students

When surveyed over 85% of University of Leeds survey respondents felt that programmes of study should develop students’ understanding and skills in areas that make a positive difference to society and the environment (indicated in SOS-UK Skills Survey results). We recognise the importance students place on learning about the climate crisis, social justice issues and other global sustainability challenges.

The university is extending ways to embed sustainability into programme of study (across all levels of study and subject discipline areas). This is complemented by programmes to enhance skills development and participation in sustainability through volunteering, international partnership programme, paid roles and employer engagement activities.

Building sustainability into your learning

• Explore sustainability topics within your programme. Refer to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and explore connections with your subject discipline and across the global challenges represented.
• Learn more about core sustainability principles and sustainability at Leeds by completing our Introduction to Sustainability induction unit and other self-led learning modules within Minerva.
• Access further self-led learning options including Climate Action Training in the FutureLearn suite.
• Choose sustainability themes Discovery or SOUL elective modules.

Taking forward sustainability research

• Take inspiration from our sustainability project ideas page.
• Access sustainability statistics and data sources to benefit your research projects.
• Showcase your research projects within our annual Student Sustainability Research Conference.

Developing skills for a sustainable future

• Develop your understanding and demonstration of sustainability skills. Access our skills development resources to help you.
• Find out about sustainability volunteering opportunities and events.
• Sign up to MyCareer to access information about paid roles (including our Student Sustainability Architect roles) and exclusive to Leeds programmes.
• Find out how to reduce your own environmental impact whilst studying in Leeds.
• Join a sustainability themed society or build sustainability principles into your society. Find LUU groups here.