News
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Students present the importance of sustainability education: Student Spring Symposium 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.
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Apply for a Biodiversity Living Lab internship
Environmental Sustainability at York (ESAY) is hiring two Biodiversity Living Lab interns! Find out more about the roles and how you can apply.
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University of York joins SDSN UK members to discuss Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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).
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Spotlight story: Hal Agar's experience speaking at the recent UNECE regional forum
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.
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Students embark on biodiversity adventure during recent Living Labs campus walk
Students discovered the beauty and importance of our campus biodiversity on a recent Living Labs campus walk.
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Apply for the European Doctoral Summer School 2023
The annual European Doctoral Summer School will take place week 19-23 June 2023, and this year's theme will focus on sustainability.
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Staff and students enjoy another Climate Fresk workshop
Staff and students from the University enjoyed another brilliant Climate Fresk workshop in the Spring Lane Building on Wednesday.
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Vote for the Sustainability Champion of the Year
The YUSU Excellence Awards are back for 2023 and we are looking for the next Sustainability Champion of the Year!
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York Festival of Ideas 2023
York Festival of Ideas returns from 2-15 June, including events and talks relating to environment and sustainability.
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Spotlight story: Tasmiyah's internship with ESAY's Green Skills project
Tasmiyah Khanum, a 3rd Year Biomedical Sciences student, has just completed her internship with Environmental Sustainability at York (ESAY).
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Join our Living Labs biodiversity walk followed by cake
Join us to explore our campus and expand your knowledge of biodiversity with a walk and casual cake event.
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Spotlight story: Elisha Henry's sustainability-related internship and placement year
Read about how Elisha's experiences have prepared her for the world of work.
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Students present their research projects at latest sustainability conference in Leeds
Missed the Student Sustainability Research Conference on 28 March? Read below to find out what happened on the day!
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Attend the UN Regional Forum Side Event
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.
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Rowntree Park's involvement with the Sustainability Clinic
Find out how a local organisation in York became involved with our Sustainability Clinic
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Introducing our new master's programme
Environmental Sustainability at York (ESAY) is offering an exciting new postgraduate programme, MSc Environmental Sustainability Education & Communication.
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Student spotlight: York Living Labs internship
Marina tells us about her involvement in our Living Labs biodiversity pilot scheme last year.
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Join our Environmental Doctoral Group in Education (EDGE)
Are you a PhD student or early career researcher working on climate, environmental or sustainability education?
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Become a Green Impact Auditor
Applications are now open to volunteer as a Green Impact Auditor
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Volunteer for the Big Community Challenge
Volunteer for this year's Big Community Challenge and help restore river and wetland areas in York
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York-Mahidol Sustainability Symposium: an opportunity to share your project
We have an exciting opportunity for final year students from all departments to take part in this year's online international symposium.
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Book your space: Student Sustainability Research Conference 2023
There are still a few tickets to the annual Student Sustainability Research conference left at the University of Leeds on 28 March 2023.
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Craftwell workshops: take part in a research project
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.
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Have your say in future York Living Labs
Do you have an idea for using the campus as a test bed to improve biodiversity? We’d love to hear your thoughts.
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Student Spotlight: The Sustainability Clinic
Amy tells us how she helped create a sustainability action plan for a local charity during her participation in the Sustainability Clinic in 2022.
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Introducing our sustainability-related elective modules
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.
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Students and staff take part in Climate Fresk
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.