Becoming a ‘nature positive’ university
August 10, 2023
Nature is disappearing at an alarming rate around the world, from the Brazilian rainforests to the insects of the British Isles. But there are global plans to reverse this and the university has a part to play. The nature crisis Nature gives us food, medicines, resources, the air we breathe, not to mention the positive …
Interview with Prof Robert Mokaya, Chair of Environmental Sustainability Committee
August 7, 2023
Recently announced in the latest cohort of Fellows of the Royal Society, Robert Mokaya, Professor of Materials Chemistry and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement is the Chair of the Environmental Sustainability Committee at the University. We met with him to discuss his role on the committee as well as all things sustainability at the University. How …
Better Transport Week is a chance to change your commute
June 12, 2023
In the UK, transport is responsible for more carbon emissions than any other sector. Better Transport Week, taking place from 17 to 24 June 2024, is a week-long celebration of and campaigning for better sustainable transport. Choosing to travel sustainably is one of the most effective things we can do to look after our environment. …
Going carbon neutral – with your help
March 13, 2023
By Professor Robert Mokaya, Chair of the Environmental Sustainability Committee. As we begin our Sustainability Action Week 2023, it’s good to reflect on the actions and outcomes that have characterised our environmental sustainability journey over the past year. I am pleased that the university made great progress and had some significant achievements in 2022. Here, …
Understanding consumer behaviour towards sustainable foods
March 8, 2023
March 8th is International Women’s Day (IWD), so we’re taking the opportunity to highlight the work of UoN women leading the way to a more sustainable future. IWD is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Hannah Ford is a PhD student in Sensory and Consumer Science in the …
Why you should try Veganuary
January 17, 2023
Veganuary is here again! Perhaps you’ve tried it, or are doing it this year. Perhaps you’re wondering what all the fuss is about. Whatever your stance on veganism, UoN Vegetarian and Vegan Society have two reasons you might want to try going vegan this year. Environment According to the University of Oxford, going vegan could …
Plastic Free at Sutton B
July 6, 2022
For Plastic Free July, we are sharing some of the great initiatives the Sutton Bonington campus Retail Team are running in the Costcutter Shop and Mulberry Café. They have been busy encouraging customers to reduce their single-use plastic consumption by offering refillable and reusable products. Refill Over the past few years, the Costcutter shop has …
Growing a wildflower meadow at Lenton Hurst
May 23, 2022
Lenton Hurst is a historic house on University Park. It has a large lawn that is mown every 10 days during the growing season. The grounds team are turning this lawn into a wild area, planted with wildflower seeds and plants with the end goal of it becoming a permanent, stunning wildflower meadow. The new …
Building bug hotels
May 11, 2022
Nadia Frowd is Clinical Studies Officer at the Institute of Mental Health, based on Jubilee Campus. Over the past year she’s built several 5 star ‘bug hotels’ to provide homes for insects and wildlife. Find out more about what Nadia did and how you can build your own at home. I have always enjoyed nature, …
Reducing furniture waste with a new member of the team
May 3, 2022
We recently welcomed UoN student Emilia into the sustainability team on a six month placement. In this blog, she introduces herself and explains how she will be working to reduce furniture waste on campus. Hi, my name is Emilia and I have just recently joined the sustainability team at the university! Following the long-term impacts …
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