Our research community at York is celebrating a huge success with the completion of the first Green Impact Lab Accreditation (or GILA) cycle.

Find out how the volunteering project Swap Don’t Shop has used the Grant to support their fight against fast fashion with a make and mend workshop.

Find out how Charley, a Biology student at the University of York, is using her role as a Climate Ambassador to support a York Primary School to take meaningful action on climate and biodiversity.

Find out how the volunteering group Creatures on Campus is using the Sustainable Development Grant to help protect wildlife on campus.

Find out how the Women's Rugby Union used the SU Sustainable Development Grant to reduce the amount of waste they produce as a club.

BA Philosophy student Safi Hussain shares her experience supporting the Norwegian Study Centre’s Green Impact project by helping to create a sustainability guide for visiting students.

Here about how the SU Sustainable Development Grant supported a Schools Sustainability Day which saw students coming to campus from across the local area to learn about sustainability.

Read about the Norwegian Study Centre, who were awarded Platinum at this year’s Green Impact ceremony for their work to boost campus biodiversity.

Last week, the University of York welcomed Year 9 and Year 10 students from local secondary schools for a day of learning and collaboration focused on sustainability.

Last week, the University celebrated the incredible achievements of staff and student teams at the 2025 Green Impact Awards.

Read about a team of Environment and Geography students who collaborated with York Explore Libraries on a Sustainability Clinic project to engage early years children and families with sustainability storytelling.

Find out more about Sustainability at York in June 2025.

Charlotte Beale, a BSc Ecology student in the Department of Biology, shares her experience working with an interdisciplinary student team to complete a Sustainability Clinic project with the Rugby Football League (RFL).

Throughout June, York Environmental Sustainability Institute (YESI) have several seminars as part of their Knowledge Exchange and International Fellows schemes.

Deborah MacKenzie, an MSc student from the Department of Environment and Geography, is exploring whether a sustainable industrial transition to alternative plant-based textile biomaterials is achievable.

Isabel Navarro Law, a third year PhD student from the Department of Environment and Geography, presented her research at SSRC25 in March, looking at aquatic plants located near agricultural land.

Apply to join the York Climate Commission’s New Communications & Engagement WorkingGroup and help them turn up the volume on climate action in York.

This year, the International Pathway College (IPC) has been making great strides in sustainability through their Green Impact project, "The Role of Knowledge in Advancing Sustainability".

Our increasingly online lives have a remarkably high energy cost and there is an untold story regarding a huge environmental impact, according to new research from the University of York.

This spring, the University has launched a new element of the successful Green Impact programme, specifically aimed to support research wet labs across campus.

A biodegradable material which has the potential to transform the global fight against plastic pollution has been created by a University of York student.

Find out more about Sustainability at York in May 2025.

Researchers evaluating a nature-based programme of activities for patients with mild to moderate mental health conditions have shown that improvements in mood and anxiety levels can be seen in as little as 12 weeks.

Suzie Eden, a first year PhD student from the Department of Education, recently presented her research at SSRC25, looking at how sustainability can be incorporated into the secondary education geography curriculum.

Harry Bennett, an MSc Environmental Science & Management student within the Department of Environment and Geography, recently presented his research at SSRC25, investigating change management in sustainable agriculture.

Find out more about Sustainability at York in April 2025.

A team of six students from the Department of Environment and Geography completed a Sustainability Clinic project with Thirteen Group to enhance biodiversity in low-income urban areas.

A new study has revealed a significant shift in the sources of nitrogen oxides (NOx) pollution in central London, with gas boilers used for heating now identified as the primary contributor.

The York Environmental Sustainability Institute (YESI) is delighted to welcome Dr Sabine Clarke as the new co-lead for their Health and Environment Research Theme.

Here about the Technical Theatre Society about how they used the Sustainable Development Grant to take a step towards their zero waste goal.

The University of York is launching a landmark geothermal project that aims to cut fossil fuel use across Campus and spearhead the City's Net Zero ambitions.

How can we create a more environmentally sustainable research culture? These bite-sized podcast episodes offer expert insights on integrating climate action into research. Listen to find out how to make sustainability a part of your research practices.

Savannah Davies, a Final Year Environment, Economics and Ecology student, recently presented her dissertation at SSRC25, examining how environmental activism influences global environmental policy.

New University of York research is examining changing seasons and what this means for how we approach climate change.

The University has launched a Code of Practice for Sustainable Research to help all UoY researchers integrate sustainability into their work and support our carbon net-zero goals.

York Students' Union's Sustainable Development Grant has awarded funding to three exciting new projects on campus.

The York Climate Commission (YCC) has announced the appointment of two new co-chairs, Jennifer Potter and Henrietta Stock, who will spearhead the commission’s work to drive forward climate and nature action across the city that delivers for the people of York.

Find out more about Sustainability at York in March 2025.

Hear about Prasad's research and how he used the York Students' Union Sustainable Development Grant to help him deliver work on climate action through role-playing games.

Join in with Water Action Week and help save water as part of this year's College Sustainability Challenge.

Researchers know that mountain communities are particularly vulnerable to climate change, but there is limited understanding of climate change impacts in most African mountains due to lack of data. This might be surprising given that around 288 million people live in Africa mountain regions.

Discover how our students showcased their innovative research at the latest Student Sustainability Research Conference 2025.

Researchers have suggested appointing practitioners or stewards to bring together local knowledge and conservation practices to inform policies on coexistence with large carnivores such as wolves, bears and lynx.

Alumni Sustainability Newsletter | February 2025: What gives you hope for the future?

York Interdisciplinary Modules (YIMs) offer students the chance to explore sustainability challenges from multiple perspectives, no matter their degree programme. Here’s why you should consider taking one next year.

Researchers at the University of York will lead a major project to provide clean, solar energy to rural communities in Africa.

Welcome to this special edition Sustainability Newsletter packed full of information about the upcoming Sustainability Week running from Monday 3 to Friday 7 March.

SEI's Kevin Hicks presented evidence at a House of Lords nitrogen pollution inquiry as the committee drafts a report to advise the government on better management.

This week is Waste Action Week, dedicated to reducing waste and promoting sustainable habits.

Find out more about Sustainability at York in February 2025.

Thanks to everyone who came and said hello at York Students' Union's New Year, Same Planet Fair

Sustainability Week runs 3-7 March. The calendar is now live to book onto a sustainability-related event or activity.

York SU's Sustainable Development Grant has awarded funding to two new projects.

Our sustainability-related York Interdisciplinary Modules (YIMs) are now open for applications.

Find out more about Sustainability at York in January 2025.