By WPI Student Research Team – May 2026 Active travel, or walking and cycling, has become a global priority as cities look to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and support healthier lifestyles. However, while these…
Imagine a school run filled with laughter, music, and the hum of spinning wheels instead of the usual queue of idling cars. Across Worcester, that vision is already becoming reality thanks to a growing movement…
When we think of heat stress, most of us picture dramatic scenarios—heat stroke, hospital visits, or severe dehydration. But what if the real impact of heatwaves is much closer to home… and far easier to…
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Listening to Our People: Staff Perspectives on Sustainability Sustainability isn’t just a strategy—it’s something our staff are actively shaping every day. Insights from the latest staff survey highlight a community that is both committed to…
Authors: Student researchers Shravya Bhogaraju, Camden Brayton, Alyssa Howland, Shrikar Jemolla, Braden Moriarty. Have you ever seen the Fairtrade logo on a coffee cup or a chocolate bar? Most young people in the United Kingdom recognise the logo. But here’s the catch: recognising Fairtrade doesn’t mean…
Comparing the 2024–25 and 2025–26 staff surveys reveals a subtle but important evolution in how colleagues understand, engage with, and feel about sustainability at the University of Worcester. Growing awareness, but engagement still uneven Both…
Gain skills. Build your CV. Make a real difference. Passionate about sustainability, social justice, or making change happen at the University of Worcester is looking for student volunteers to take part in an exciting Responsible…
What if the key to meaningful, lasting sustainability change wasn’t more funding—but more people? At the University of Worcester, a quiet revolution is proving exactly that: students are creating impact. Built on student voice, co-creation,…
Volunteering Opportunity – one day Are you interested in gaining some valuable training and experience in environmental auditing? We are offering FREE accredited auditor training -Institute of -ISEP (formerly IEMA) Approved. You’ll receive a full…
The latest SOS UK Sustainability Skills Survey (2024–25) reveals a cohort of Worcester students who are engaged, motivated, and ready to act on sustainability—but still not consistently experiencing it in their learning. With 379 respondents,…
Student sustainability skills Between 2023–24 and 2024–25, something quietly powerful has been happening at the University of Worcester. Students are still choosing courses for the same core reasons—career prospects, teaching quality and reputation—but their awareness…
Water Week is here. Join the Green Campus Revolution by taking part in our water‑saving competition and masterclass. Learn how everyday actions—from turning off taps to reporting leaks—can protect our planet and help your residence…
Linking Rail, Nature and Mental Health We’re excited to launch a new series of nature‑connected walking routes designed to connect people, rail travel and the restorative power of nature. These nature-guided walks for mental well-being…
Two Years of Student Sustainability Insights: Reveals Strong Habits, Small Shifts Over the past two academic years, we’ve been listening carefully to what students think, feel, and do about sustainability. By comparing the 2024/25 and…
Worcester’s Go Green Week 2026, run in conjunction with Worcester Students’ Union, is from the 9th to the 15th of February. Activities will be online and in person. Students, staff and the community are invited,…
Third-year Geography student Jake Matthews has compiled infographics summarising the results of our travel surveys. For the first time, we asked about commuter students and affordability.
What happens when two universities—one in the UK and one in the US—share not just a name, but a vision for sustainability in higher education? That’s the story behind a recent student-led research project connecting…
by Katy Boom, Director of Sustainability at the University of Worcester Do you want to learn new skills in sustainability? Do you want to understand how social, economic and environmental factors influence and interplay and…
.In a collaborative effort between Worcestershire Regulatory Services (WRS), the University of Worcester, and local partnership primary schools, a student-led research team has taken a creative and community-driven approach to combat traffic-related air pollution (TRAP).…