Student Sustainability Opportunities Hub
Welcome to the Student Sustainability Opportunities Hub! A space to discover sustainability-related opportunities that you can get involved with, from modules and courses to internships and volunteering.
Our platform is available for all current students at the University of York to use.
The hub can help you to:
- Develop your sustainability skills, knowledge and experience
- Think about a career in sustainability
- Go beyond your degree programme with our sustainability elective modules
- Find work experience or volunteering opportunities
- Enjoy sustainability opportunities and events on campus
York Environment Week 2023
25 September - 1 October 2023
York Environment Week (YEW) 2023 is the fourth annual city-wide festival aimed at showcasing and celebrating the work of environment groups active in York. YEW is for anyone who cares about protecting local nature, increasing biodiversity and making the city more sustainable. The programme makes it easier for all those interested in making York a greener place to find out more about how to get started and who and what can help.
Take a look at this year's schedule of events and find something that interests you!
Find us at YUSU Fresher's Fair 2023
If you would like to find out more about how you can get involved in sustainability-related opportunities during your time at York, visit our stall at this year's Fresher's Fair on 23 September. Our 'Sustainability Opportunities' stall will be located in the Physics building, and we'll be available to answer any questions about opportunities you can get involved with.
You don’t need a ticket for our Freshers’ Fair which is free to attend.
Saturday 23 September 2023, 10am - 4pm
The Sustainability Clinic
Help local and regional organisations and businesses achieve their sustainability goals. Work with students from a range of disciplines on 'live' real world sustainability problems.
The Sustainability Clinic is part of our suite of York Interdisciplinary Modules (YIMs) and is available to choose as a 20-credit elective module in 2023/24. Students from all Departments/Schools across the University have an opportunity to take part (subject to timetabling availability/department constraints).
