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Sustainability events
Interested in taking part in sustainability-related events and activities at the University of York?
The University offers a wide range of events, workshops, conferences, and activities focused on sustainability, designed to engage, educate and inspire our staff, students and wider community on environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.
From campus biodiversity walks and green lectures to city volunteering projects and sustainability conferences, there's something for everyone.
Upcoming events
Featured events
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Sustainability Week
Annually in March: Sustainability Week features a wide range of sustainability-related events for staff, students and alumni engage with in order to raise awareness about environmental and social issues.
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Big Community Challenge
Annually in October: The Big Community Challenge is a month-long project coordinated by York Cares, and brings teams together to make transformational changes to green spaces across the city.
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York Environment Weeks
Annually in September/October: York Environment Weeks (YEWs) offers a month-long programme of events for all those interested in learning about environment-related issues and making York a greener place.
York City Nature Challenge
In 2023/24, the University of York's Living Labs Biodiversity committee led York's participation in the global City Nature Challenge.
Between 26 and 29 April 2024, 26 local groups, schools, and the City of York Council worked together, supported by 28 University of York students, to help people record wildlife using the "iNaturalist" app. In its first year, York ranked #1 out of 24 U.K. cities, spotting an amazing 1,481 species! With 12,800 wildlife observations, including many from the University’s campuses, the data will help improve biodiversity across York.
Want to join in 2025? Email Smriti Safaya at smriti.safaya