Latest sustainability news

We've had another successful year of Green Impact audits!

The University has launched its new Ecological Management Plan 2026–2035, setting out inclusive, sustainable and practical actions to enhance biodiversity, sustainability and wellbeing across campus.

York Festival of Ideas 2026 is now live. Within the programme, a 'Natural World' theme features a wide range of nature and environment-related events.

Nominations are now open for the Student Sustainability Awards 2026, celebrating students leading the way in climate action and environmental sustainability across campus and the City.

Read the latest edition of our sustainability newsletter, where we share stories from staff and students who led activities and events during Sustainability Week in early March.

Tom Morris is a Third Year undergraduate student in the Biology Department and presented his research at this year's Student Sustainability Research Conference (SSRC26).

The University of York and York SU have been awarded Responsible Futures accreditation. This accreditation recognises the institution and students’ union’s shared commitment to embedding holistic sustainability across the formal, informal and subliminal curriculum.

Ana Karen Cota is studying an MSc in Sustainable Business in the Department of Environment and Geography and presented her research at this year's Student Sustainability Research Conference (SSRC26).