The Sustainability Challenge 2024 – Day One
March 18, 2024
The Sustainability Challenge – part of Sustainability Action Week – sees us invite some of our senior leaders to spend the week living as sustainably as possible. It gives them the opportunity to reflect on their experience and share their thoughts with our community. This year our chancellor, Baroness Lola Young, has taken on the …
Reduce your food waste in catered halls to win prizes!
March 13, 2024
This year a competition in university catered halls run by the Catering Team and Residential Experience Team is tackling food waste head on. 4.7 million tonnes of edible food is thrown away each year by UK households. Shockingly, 25% of this wasted food is as a result of people cooking, preparing or serving too much …
Learn about the science behind climate change with Climate Fresk
February 12, 2024
Want to help tackle climate change but don’t have the time to become a climate scientist? In January, students and staff at UoN took part in a Climate Fresk workshop to explore the fundamental science behind climate change in an interactive and collaborative way. There are more chances to take part throughout the Spring. What …
Creating a wildlife-friendly habitat at Riverside
A new hedgerow, full of wildlife-friendly plants and trees, is being planted on university land by students and staff. The hedgerow will create additional wild space and ‘green corridors’ along the River Trent, at the edge of some of Nottingham’s large industrial areas. In December 2022 the university’s sports teams collaborated with the grounds team …
Adapting the university to a changing climate
January 8, 2024
The evidence is clear: our planet is warming, and global heating is locked in for many decades, bringing extreme weather and climate shocks. The university is looking to understand the risks of climate change to our campuses and potential actions to alleviate any impacts. What is adaptation? Climate adaptation means taking targeted actions to …
New projects to drive sustainability education for staff and students
December 11, 2023
Tillie and Alex are the newest members of the university Sustainability Team. They are both working on projects to embed environmental education and training for staff and students. This will provide opportunities for our university community to explore and understand sustainability issues, develop skills, and inspire a change in mindset across the university, contributing to …
Take part in the Sustainability Challenge
November 24, 2023
I’m excited to share my journey from participating in the 2023 Sustainability Challenge to my current role as a graduate environmental assistant within the sustainability team at the University of Nottingham. This transformative experience not only shaped my perspective on sustainability but also opened doors to exciting opportunities. The Sustainability Challenge spread over three weeks …
Interview with Pete Licence, the Director of the GSK Carbon Neutral Laboratories for Sustainable Chemistry
November 14, 2023
This month we met with Pete Licence, the Director of the GSK Carbon Neutral Laboratories for Sustainable Chemistry on Jubilee campus. Pete has been involved in sustainability and green chemistry since he joined the university in 2000. He is currently one of the permanent members of the university’s Environmental Sustainability Committee. He represents the research community, …
#greenerandgold – UoN Sport’s award winning sustainability initiative
October 16, 2023
The university’s sport department continues to evolve and progress, at a rate perhaps only an athlete could keep up with! The ever growing trophy cabinet reflecting the efforts of the staff and students to unlock their full potential and reach new sporting heights. Yet as the cleaning cloth reaches the last shield on the shelf, …
Tips for living sustainably as a student
October 13, 2023
Noelle Zrelli is a second year Veterinary Medicine student at UoN. Here she gives us some tips for sustainable living. Living sustainably as a student is not only important for the environment but also for your own well-being. By making conscious choices in your daily life, you can reduce your environmental impact and contribute to …
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