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.

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Sustainability Week 2026

Programme of events now live

2 - 6 March 2026

Sustainability Week is taking place from 2 to 6 March. This year we have a wide range of events relating to sustainability and the environment, from talks and workshops to practical activities and film screenings.

Our events are open to staff and students at the University. Browse our full programme of events and book your space.

Sustainability Week 2026

Upcoming events

Event

Heat Below, Light Above: Solar and Geothermal Explored

Tuesday 3 March 2026 11am

Join experts from the Institute for Safe Autonomy and Estates Department to discover more about renewable energy and how we are embracing it on campus.

Event

York Cares Campus Clean-Up

Tuesday 3 March 2026 11am

Join York Cares in celebrating spring with this feel good, campus clean-up event.

Event

En-ROADS climate workshop

Tuesday 3 March 2026 12pm

Join us to experience what it’s like to create your own climate future using grounded conversations; the resulting experience is hopeful, scientifically-grounded, action-oriented, and eye-opening.

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Featured events

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.

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.

York Environment Festival

Annually in September/October: York Environment Festival offers a month-long programme of events for all those interested in learning about environment-related issues and making York a greener place.

Knowledge sharing events

Student Sustainability Research Conference

Annually in March: Hosted at the University of Leeds, this conference brings together undergraduate and postgraduate students from universities across Yorkshire to share their sustainability projects and research. The event provides a welcoming and supportive space for students to showcase their work, exchange ideas and build connections.

Play for the Planet conference

Annually in April: Play for the Plant brings together educators, researchers and game developers to engage playfully with games. Anyone with an interest in game design and research in the context of the climate and ecological crises is welcome to share experiences, connect with each other and play.

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