Our new floating wetland has now been launched on Campus West lake later, a flagship project in our Ecological Management Plan.

A new floating wetland is being installed on Campus West lake later this week as part of the University's new Ecological Management Plan.

Read the latest edition of our sustainability newsletter, where we celebrate the staff and students who are making a positive impact across our University campus and beyond.

Staff and students came together to celebrate another successful year of Green Impact, recognising teams and individuals who are helping make the University a more sustainable place to work, study and enjoy.

The first Student Sustainability Awards ceremony took place in June 2026 as part of the University's Green Impact Awards.

The University has launched a new environmental sustainability induction available for all staff to complete.

Keep cool the sustainable way this summer with simple actions that everyone can do to help cut energy use across campus.

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).

Sustainability Week has wrapped for another year, and what a fantastic week it was. Find out about our highlights and how you can get involved going forward.

Weeraya Vichayaprasertkul, a climate change documentary filmmaker and MSc student studying Environmental Sustainability Education and Communication, presented one of her films “Lovely Garage Band” at SSRC26.

Read the latest edition of our sustainability newsletter, where we’re shining a spotlight on the practical ways we can work together to create a more sustainable University.