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22 December 2023

On 1 December, students from the University of York attended the Multi-University Challenge Day on Sustainability at the University of Leeds.

21 December 2023

Read about one of the Sustainability Clinic's Expert Advisors, Dr Kelly Redeker, and why he decided to take on this role for the Clinic.

14 December 2023

Professor Stephen Levett, Director of the Sustainability Clinic, shares his personal reflections about the clinic, why student collaboration is important, and where he wants to see the clinic going in the future.

12 December 2023

Ebba Wadlan, currently studying Politics and International Relations with Placement Year, is part way through her placement year with York Cares.

11 December 2023

Interested in working in a team to embed sustainability and climate justice in all student learning? Apply for one of our internships.

9 December 2023

Read about one of the Sustainability Clinic's Expert Advisors, Georgia Ramsay, and why she decided to take on this role for the Clinic.

8 December 2023

On Wednesday, we were joined by 26 staff and students for another brilliant climate science workshop.

5 December 2023

The University of York's Sustainability Clinic has won a prestigious Green Gown award.

29 November 2023

Meet the tutors to find out more about this exciting postgraduate programme.

28 November 2023

You’re invited to get involved with Energy Action Week as part of this year's Student Switch Off competition.

27 November 2023

Earlier this month, Anna Morfitt (Communications Officer, ESAY) delivered a climate communications masterclass for students and staff at the University.

17 November 2023

Calling students! Applications to present at the annual Student Sustainability Research Conference 2024 are now open.

9 November 2023

The discussion group is based on Greta Thunberg’s The Climate Book, starting on 16 November.

31 October 2023

Moses Cirelli, a 2nd Year student, ran some joint Biodiversity Walks and Campus Tours for new students during Fresher's Week this year.

27 October 2023

Understand the causes and impacts of climate change in 3 short hours

26 October 2023

Environmental Sustainability at York's (ESAY) latest report highlights their successes over the last 2 years, including showcasing how it has supported our University's Sustainability Plan.

3 October 2023

180 students are taking part in 'live' sustainability projects for organisations, from surveying biodiversity to sustainable transport plans at local community rugby grounds.

20 September 2023

Interested in starting a sustainability project but need some funding? YUSU's Sustainable Development Grant may be able to help.

15 September 2023

Read more about Millie's experience as a Living Lab Digital Communications Assistant for Environmental Sustainability at York (ESAY).

14 September 2023

Read about Erin's recent experience as a Living Labs summer intern for Environmental Sustainability at York (ESAY).

12 September 2023

Take a look at the 60+ events taking place this York Environment Week from 23 September until 1 October.

11 September 2023

Applications are now open to volunteer as a Green Impact Project Assistant.

7 August 2023

Read about the Green Vanbrugh team who have been awarded Gold in this year's Green Impact Awards for engaging students in sustainability best practices.

1 August 2023

Work on sustainable palm oil conducted by Professor Jane Hill at the University of York has been selected as a Green Gown Awards UK and Ireland Finalist for Research with Impact!

1 August 2023

Benjamin Sharpe and his peers have been working alongside the circular economy technology provider ‘Techbuyer’ to help achieve a 5-star UN Sustainable Development Goal rating.

31 July 2023

Read about the Centre for Health Economics team who have been awarded silver in this year's Green Impact Awards for their project on sustainable work travel.

28 July 2023

Recent BSc Environmental Science graduate Emily Narey investigates the University’s consumer food waste behaviour.

25 July 2023

The Sustainability Clinic has been shortlisted as a Green Gown Awards Finalist for student engagement!

24 July 2023

Introducing the Green Chemistry team, dedicated to exploring the utilisation of hydrogen carrier gases for a more sustainable future.

17 July 2023

Meet the team who are buying and selling redundant laboratory equipment to reduce the carbon cost of manufacturing new products!

13 July 2023

Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities.

12 July 2023

Meet the team who are putting environmental sustainability at the heart of Alumni relations!

11 July 2023

The yearly butterfly count is about to start, from 14 July to 6 August.

3 July 2023

Print alternatives project wins platinum at the Green Impact Awards

25 June 2023

PGCE history trainees reflect on teaching history in an age of climate crisis

2 June 2023

A group of MA Education students have recently presented at the University of York Europe Campus 'Student Spring Symposium of 2023', talking about their Education for Sustainable Development Project.  

1 June 2023

Environmental Sustainability at York (ESAY) is hiring two Biodiversity Living Lab interns! Find out more about the roles and how you can apply.

22 May 2023

The University of York joined more than 40 Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) UK members and stakeholders to build momentum for the contribution of UK higher education institutions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

17 May 2023

Hal Agar, a BSc Environmental Science student, shares his transformative experience speaking at the UNECE regional forum on “Solar Radiation Modification and Youth Perspectives on its Governance” on 30 March.

12 May 2023

Students discovered the beauty and importance of our campus biodiversity on a recent Living Labs campus walk.

11 May 2023

The annual European Doctoral Summer School will take place week 19-23 June 2023, and this year's theme will focus on sustainability.

5 May 2023

Staff and students from the University enjoyed another brilliant Climate Fresk workshop in the Spring Lane Building on Wednesday.

4 May 2023

The YUSU Excellence Awards are back for 2023 and we are looking for the next Sustainability Champion of the Year!

2 May 2023

York Festival of Ideas returns from 2-15 June, including events and talks relating to environment and sustainability.

17 April 2023

Tasmiyah Khanum, a 3rd Year Biomedical Sciences student, has just completed her internship with Environmental Sustainability at York (ESAY).

6 April 2023

Join us to explore our campus and expand your knowledge of biodiversity with a walk and casual cake event.

5 April 2023

Read about how Elisha's experiences have prepared her for the world of work.

3 April 2023

Missed the Student Sustainability Research Conference on 28 March? Read below to find out what happened on the day!

27 March 2023

Two students from the University of York, Hal Agar and Nicola Rosca, will be speaking at a 'UN Regional Forum Side Event: Solar Radiation Modification and Youth Perspectives on its Governance' on 30 March.

23 March 2023

Find out how a local organisation in York became involved with our Sustainability Clinic

20 March 2023

Environmental Sustainability at York (ESAY) is offering an exciting new postgraduate programme, MSc Environmental Sustainability Education & Communication.

16 March 2023

Marina tells us about her involvement in our Living Labs biodiversity pilot scheme last year.

13 March 2023

Are you a PhD student or early career researcher working on climate, environmental or sustainability education?

9 March 2023

Applications are now open to volunteer as a Green Impact Auditor

8 March 2023

Volunteer for this year's Big Community Challenge and help restore river and wetland areas in York

6 March 2023

We have an exciting opportunity for final year students from all departments to take part in this year's online international symposium.

2 March 2023

There are still a few tickets to the annual Student Sustainability Research conference left at the University of Leeds on 28 March 2023.

1 March 2023

Try your hand at pottery-making or bread-making as part of a research project that aims to find out how linking students to outdoor archaeology-based activities might benefit students' health and wellbeing.

27 February 2023

Do you have an idea for using the campus as a test bed to improve biodiversity? We’d love to hear your thoughts.

23 February 2023

Amy tells us how she helped create a sustainability action plan for a local charity during her participation in the Sustainability Clinic in 2022.

22 February 2023

Environmental Sustainability at York (ESAY) is offering a suite of sustainability-related York Interdisciplinary Modules (YIMs) available for students in 2023/24. Read more to find out how you can take part in this opportunity.

20 February 2023

Last week, staff and students at the University of York joined together at Anne Lister College on Campus East to learn about the causes of climate change and how to take action.