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York Living Labs
York Living Labs brings together our University community to work on sustainability problems on campus, and use the campus as a test-bed for sustainability solutions which have wider impact.
York Living Labs were set up by Environmental Sustainability at York (ESAY) in 2021 in order to use the campus as a test bed for sustainability solutions. This approach is designed to maximise the combined potential of our cutting-edge research, teaching and campus operations, making use of the resources and expertise on our doorstep.
Our Living Labs are intended to provide powerful learning opportunities for our students, and motivate and empower everyone on campus to drive change towards sustainability.
Biodiversity living lab
Our Biodiversity Living Lab brings together staff and students from across the University to enhance biodiversity across our campus. Find out about more about our biodiversity living lab.
Biodiversity pilot scheme
Read about how our biodiversity living lab was set up, with a pilot scheme established in 2022.
How to get involved
York Living Labs is open to all staff and students across the University. Here are a few ways to get involved:
- Join our Biodiversity Living Lab management committee by completing this expression of interest form.
- Submit an idea for a future Living Lab project.
- Come along on one of our campus biodiversity walks to learn about the flora and fauna found (visit our events page for upcoming walks).
- Use the iNaturalist app to record what you have found on campus to help us record and understand.
- Join our Slack Channel #wildlifeofuoy for all things wildlife across campus.