Sustainability Hub news
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Year 9 and 10 students enjoy Sustainability Enrichment Day at the University
We welcomed students from local secondary schools to take part in a Sustainability Enrichment Day.
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York City Nature Challenge 2024 results are in!
Find out how York did in this year's City Nature Challenge.
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Sustainability Clinic Spotlight: George Warrick and team work with Crambe Grange Farm
George Warrick and his peers have been working with Crambe Grange Farm as part of a Sustainability Clinic project.
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New for 2024/25: MSc Renewable Energy Technologies
Unlock a world of sustainable solutions and advance your career in the revolutionary renewable energy industry.
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Sustainability Clinic Spotlight: Empowering an eco-council in York primary school
Read about a team of 3rd Year Environment and Geography students who have partnered with a York primary school as part of their Sustainability Clinic project.
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Installing new Sand Martin boxes and Tern rafts on Campus East
We're excited to announce the installation of our brand new martin boxes and tern rafts, set to encourage nesting and support our local wildlife population!
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Benefits of taking a sustainability elective module
Find out about the benefits of choosing a sustainability elective module in 2024/25.
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Reflections from our “Climate Conversations” lifelong learning course
Participant reflections from the recent lifelong learning course, 'Climate Conversations.'
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York City Nature Challenge 2024
Find out how you can get involved in this year's York City Nature Challenge at the end of April.
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Student Spotlight: Beckie Lait presents her research at sustainability conferences
Read about Beckie Lait's experience presenting her research at two sustainability conferences in Leeds and London.
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Sustainability elective module spotlight: Sustainability and Policy
Find out about ESAY's Sustainability and Policy elective module available to 3rd Year undergraduate students in 2024/25.
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Take part in Water Week for a chance to win a £25 voucher!
Want to take part in Water Week (18 to 22 March)? You could win a £25 voucher for getting involved!
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University of York students present their research at sustainability conference in Leeds
Read about last week’s Student Sustainability Research Conference at the University of Leeds.
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A successful Sustainability Week!
A huge thanks to everyone who participated in Sustainability Week last week.
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Take the award-winning Sustainability Clinic as an elective module in 2024/25
Find out more about the award-winning Sustainability Clinic, part of our suite of York Interdisciplinary Modules, and how you can apply.
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Opportunity: Climate Fresk facilitator training
Learn how to create safe spaces to deliver quality climate education.
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Join the York City Nature Challenge
See it, snap it, share it! The York City Nature Challenge is running from 26 to 29 April 2024, and aims to raise awareness of the biodiversity in and around the city.
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Sustainability Week: our events are now live!
Running from 4 to 8 March, you're invited to join us for a dedicated week of activities, events and workshops to raise awareness about environmental and social issues.
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Choose a sustainability elective module in 2024/25
Environmental Sustainability at York (ESAY) is once again offering an exciting suite of sustainability-related interdisciplinary modules for 2024/25.
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Student cooking competition: a chance to win £100
Calling students! Cook using your leftovers and participate in Love Student Leftovers' Instagram competition. Be in with the chance to win £100!
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YUSU's Sustainable Development Grant: Health Science Herbs
Find out how the Department of Health Sciences have cultivated a small herb garden to serve as a site for education and wellbeing.
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Register your space: Play for the Planet
Are you a postgraduate researcher interested in the role of games in environmental education, research and engagement? Join Play for the Planet at the University of York on 22 April!
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YUSU's Sustainable Development Grant: a campus allotment
Discover how our Executive Operations Department created a campus allotment to foster sustainability, community, and staff wellbeing.
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Book your ticket: Student Sustainability Research Conference 2024
Be inspired by student research from across Yorkshire, tackling global challenges.
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Multi-university challenge day: fostering sustainability through collaboration
On 1 December, students from the University of York attended the Multi-University Challenge Day on Sustainability at the University of Leeds.
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Sustainability Clinic staff spotlight: Dr Kelly Redeker
Read about one of the Sustainability Clinic's Expert Advisors, Dr Kelly Redeker, and why he decided to take on this role for the Clinic.
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Sustainability Clinic staff spotlight: Professor Stephen Levett
Professor Stephen Levett, Director of the Sustainability Clinic, shares his personal reflections about the clinic, why student collaboration is important, and where he wants to see the clinic going in the future.
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Student Spotlight: Ebba's placement year with York Cares
Ebba Wadlan, currently studying Politics and International Relations with Placement Year, is part way through her placement year with York Cares.
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Internship opportunity: Responsible Futures
Interested in working in a team to embed sustainability and climate justice in all student learning? Apply for one of our internships.
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Sustainability Clinic Expert Advisor spotlight: Georgia Ramsay
Read about one of the Sustainability Clinic's Expert Advisors, Georgia Ramsay, and why she decided to take on this role for the Clinic.
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Celebrating World Climate Day with a Climate Fresk workshop
On Wednesday, we were joined by 26 staff and students for another brilliant climate science workshop.
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Sustainability Clinic wins Green Gown Award
The University of York's Sustainability Clinic has won a prestigious Green Gown award.
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Meet the tutors: MSc Environmental Sustainability Education and Communication
Meet the tutors to find out more about this exciting postgraduate programme.
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Take part in Energy Action Week
You’re invited to get involved with Energy Action Week as part of this year's Student Switch Off competition.
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Sustainability communications masterclass delivered to students & staff
Earlier this month, Anna Morfitt (Communications Officer, ESAY) delivered a climate communications masterclass for students and staff at the University.
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Student Sustainability Research Conference 2024: Apply to present
Calling students! Applications to present at the annual Student Sustainability Research Conference 2024 are now open.
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Join The Climate Book Group
The discussion group is based on Greta Thunberg’s The Climate Book, starting on 16 November.
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Student delivers biodiversity walk for new students
Moses Cirelli, a 2nd Year student, ran some joint Biodiversity Walks and Campus Tours for new students during Fresher's Week this year.
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Join a climate science workshop
Understand the causes and impacts of climate change in 3 short hours
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ESAY celebrates 2 year anniversary
Environmental Sustainability at York's (ESAY) latest report highlights their successes over the last 2 years, including showcasing how it has supported our University's Sustainability Plan.
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The Sustainability Clinic is officially up and running!
180 students are taking part in 'live' sustainability projects for organisations, from surveying biodiversity to sustainable transport plans at local community rugby grounds.
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YUSU's Sustainable Development Grant
Interested in starting a sustainability project but need some funding? YUSU's Sustainable Development Grant may be able to help.
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Student spotlight: Millie's Living Lab biodiversity internship
Read more about Millie's experience as a Living Lab Digital Communications Assistant for Environmental Sustainability at York (ESAY).
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Student spotlight: Erin's Living Lab biodiversity internship
Read about Erin's recent experience as a Living Labs summer intern for Environmental Sustainability at York (ESAY).
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York Environment Week's programme of events now live!
Take a look at the 60+ events taking place this York Environment Week from 23 September until 1 October.
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Become a Green Impact Project Assistant
Applications are now open to volunteer as a Green Impact Project Assistant.
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Green Impact spotlight: Green Vanbrugh
Read about the Green Vanbrugh team who have been awarded Gold in this year's Green Impact Awards for engaging students in sustainability best practices.
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Research on sustainable palm oil cultivation shortlisted for Green Gown Award!
Work on sustainable palm oil conducted by Professor Jane Hill at the University of York has been selected as a Green Gown Awards UK and Ireland Finalist for Research with Impact!
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Student project: Ben Sharpe's experience with Techbuyer
Benjamin Sharpe and his peers have been working alongside the circular economy technology provider ‘Techbuyer’ to help achieve a 5-star UN Sustainable Development Goal rating.
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Green Impact spotlight: Centre for Health Economics
Read about the Centre for Health Economics team who have been awarded silver in this year's Green Impact Awards for their project on sustainable work travel.
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Student spotlight: Emily Narey’s project on food waste
Recent BSc Environmental Science graduate Emily Narey investigates the University’s consumer food waste behaviour.
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Sustainability Clinic shortlisted for Green Gown Award!
The Sustainability Clinic has been shortlisted as a Green Gown Awards Finalist for student engagement!
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Green Impact spotlight: Green Chemistry
Introducing the Green Chemistry team, dedicated to exploring the utilisation of hydrogen carrier gases for a more sustainable future.
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Green Impact spotlight: UniGreen Team
Meet the team who are buying and selling redundant laboratory equipment to reduce the carbon cost of manufacturing new products!
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Join Plastic Free July and reduce your plastic waste
Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities.
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Green Impact spotlight: Green OPPAtunities
Meet the team who are putting environmental sustainability at the heart of Alumni relations!
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Join this year's Big Butterfly Count 2023
The yearly butterfly count is about to start, from 14 July to 6 August.
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Green Impact spotlight: Turning Pages
Print alternatives project wins platinum at the Green Impact Awards
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Climate emergency day for PGCE history trainees
PGCE history trainees reflect on teaching history in an age of climate crisis
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Students present the importance of sustainability education: Student Spring Symposium 2023
A group of MA Education students have recently presented at the University of York Europe Campus 'Student Spring Symposium of 2023', talking about their Education for Sustainable Development Project.
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Apply for a Biodiversity Living Lab internship
Environmental Sustainability at York (ESAY) is hiring two Biodiversity Living Lab interns! Find out more about the roles and how you can apply.
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University of York joins SDSN UK members to discuss Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The University of York joined more than 40 Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) UK members and stakeholders to build momentum for the contribution of UK higher education institutions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Spotlight story: Hal Agar's experience speaking at the recent UNECE regional forum
Hal Agar, a BSc Environmental Science student, shares his transformative experience speaking at the UNECE regional forum on “Solar Radiation Modification and Youth Perspectives on its Governance” on 30 March.
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Students embark on biodiversity adventure during recent Living Labs campus walk
Students discovered the beauty and importance of our campus biodiversity on a recent Living Labs campus walk.
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Apply for the European Doctoral Summer School 2023
The annual European Doctoral Summer School will take place week 19-23 June 2023, and this year's theme will focus on sustainability.
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Staff and students enjoy another Climate Fresk workshop
Staff and students from the University enjoyed another brilliant Climate Fresk workshop in the Spring Lane Building on Wednesday.
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Vote for the Sustainability Champion of the Year
The YUSU Excellence Awards are back for 2023 and we are looking for the next Sustainability Champion of the Year!
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York Festival of Ideas 2023
York Festival of Ideas returns from 2-15 June, including events and talks relating to environment and sustainability.
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Spotlight story: Tasmiyah's internship with ESAY's Green Skills project
Tasmiyah Khanum, a 3rd Year Biomedical Sciences student, has just completed her internship with Environmental Sustainability at York (ESAY).
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Join our Living Labs biodiversity walk followed by cake
Join us to explore our campus and expand your knowledge of biodiversity with a walk and casual cake event.
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Spotlight story: Elisha Henry's sustainability-related internship and placement year
Read about how Elisha's experiences have prepared her for the world of work.
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Students present their research projects at latest sustainability conference in Leeds
Missed the Student Sustainability Research Conference on 28 March? Read below to find out what happened on the day!
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Attend the UN Regional Forum Side Event
Two students from the University of York, Hal Agar and Nicola Rosca, will be speaking at a 'UN Regional Forum Side Event: Solar Radiation Modification and Youth Perspectives on its Governance' on 30 March.
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Rowntree Park's involvement with the Sustainability Clinic
Find out how a local organisation in York became involved with our Sustainability Clinic
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Introducing our new master's programme
Environmental Sustainability at York (ESAY) is offering an exciting new postgraduate programme, MSc Environmental Sustainability Education & Communication.
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Student spotlight: York Living Labs internship
Marina tells us about her involvement in our Living Labs biodiversity pilot scheme last year.
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Join our Environmental Doctoral Group in Education (EDGE)
Are you a PhD student or early career researcher working on climate, environmental or sustainability education?
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Become a Green Impact Auditor
Applications are now open to volunteer as a Green Impact Auditor
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Volunteer for the Big Community Challenge
Volunteer for this year's Big Community Challenge and help restore river and wetland areas in York
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York-Mahidol Sustainability Symposium: an opportunity to share your project
We have an exciting opportunity for final year students from all departments to take part in this year's online international symposium.
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Book your space: Student Sustainability Research Conference 2023
There are still a few tickets to the annual Student Sustainability Research conference left at the University of Leeds on 28 March 2023.
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Craftwell workshops: take part in a research project
Try your hand at pottery-making or bread-making as part of a research project that aims to find out how linking students to outdoor archaeology-based activities might benefit students' health and wellbeing.
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Have your say in future York Living Labs
Do you have an idea for using the campus as a test bed to improve biodiversity? We’d love to hear your thoughts.
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Student Spotlight: The Sustainability Clinic
Amy tells us how she helped create a sustainability action plan for a local charity during her participation in the Sustainability Clinic in 2022.
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Introducing our sustainability-related elective modules
Environmental Sustainability at York (ESAY) is offering a suite of sustainability-related York Interdisciplinary Modules (YIMs) available for students in 2023/24. Read more to find out how you can take part in this opportunity.
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Students and staff take part in Climate Fresk
Last week, staff and students at the University of York joined together at Anne Lister College on Campus East to learn about the causes of climate change and how to take action.