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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Upcoming events

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Festive Climate Fresk

Monday 8 December 2025 10am

Treat yourself to a skill for the festive period with our Climate Fresk workshop! Open to all.

Event

Climate Fresk facilitator training

Wednesday 10 December 2025 2pm

A training opportunity for those who have participated in a Climate Fresk workshop. Continue your journey and train up as a facilitator with this 3-hour session.

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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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