Sustainable diets with One Planet Plates
How we choose to behave as individuals and as a society will determine how much we can protect our Earth and our climate. Changing our individual habits can lead to cultural shifts which affect the…
What is leadership for sustainability in higher education?
Listen to the podcasts. Professor David Green CBE Chairs The University of Worcester’s Leadership in Sustainability Debate. He is joined by Lord Victor Adebowale, Dr Antonius Raghubansie, Katy Boom, Meg Baker and Meg Price.
Go Green Week 2021 – online
Designed and delivered by the university’s first-year Human Nutrition students, along with many supporting volunteers and the help of the Students’ Union, this year’s Go Green Week signified a new opportunity to reach a wider…
Promoting the use of e-bikes
The second in a series of three student-led projects, the aim of this project was to assist the University of Worcester and Worcester City Council to roll out the pilot e-bike share scheme.
Measuring student engagement
As part of the partnership between the University of Worcester and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, a large cohort of students have collaborated on a joint research project. The aim of this project was to develop a…
Sustainable Travel: What Our Staff and Students Told Us
The 2026 travel surveys reveal a clear difference in commuting habits between staff and students. Students are more likely to walk or use public transport, while staff remain heavily reliant on cars. However, both groups…
Worcester Repair Cafe: Let’s Waste Less
Worcester Repair Cafe: Let’s Waste Less research done by and written by Mikulas Vinar and edited and co-written by Heather Sykes The Students’ Union at the University of Worcester is pleased to announce it is…
How to Increase Young Adult Train Rail Travel – Sustainable Transport Insights
All Aboard! Getting Young Adults to Take the Train When was the last time you took the train? Encouraging more young adults to use rail is a key step toward reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable transport in…
Active Travel in Worcester: Understanding Barriers and Opportunities
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…
Pedalling Change: How a Bike Bus Transforms the School Run
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…
Feeling the Heat: Why Heat Stress Matters More Than You Think
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…
Green Jobs & Sustainability Skills- Student Careers Guide
• green jobs • sustainability skills • student careers • green careers • employability skills
Staff Sustainability Insights 2026
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…
Responsible Futures Green Impact Project
The Responsible Futures Green Impact project surveyed 70 students during the University of Worcester’s Go Green Week in February to investigate students’ views on sustainability in the curriculum. Most students reported that the university has…
ESD Community of Practice launched
In April 2026, the University of Worcester launched its Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Community of Practice (CoP). The CoP is for staff committed to embedding ESD and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into…
Why don’t young people engage with Fairtrade?
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…
Are Students Learning enough about Sustainable Development (SDGs)?
Are students learning about sustainability in the curriculum at University? Using a benchmarking tool we looked at how much your University has embedded the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We also looked at our participation in…
Using the Co-Designs ESD GenAI Coach to embed ESD
Co-Designs is a globally recognised framework which supports embedding Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in curriculum design and delivery, and in September 2025, they launched an ESD GenAI Coach to further help this work. At…
Staff Sustainability knowledge and attitudes: a year-on-year shift
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…
Growing Your Own Food is Easier Than You Think
From the garden pot to the dinner plate, follow these top tips to start growing your own food today.
Become a Responsible Futures Student Auditor
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…
From Corridor to Community: How Student Power is Driving Sustainable Change and Creating Impact
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,…
Travel Smarter: What Staff and Students Told Us About Sustainable Travel
This year, more than 270 staff and students shared their sustainable travel habits, experiences and ideas through the University’s annual travel surveys. The results provide valuable insight into how our community travels to campus and…
Free ISEP Accredited Auditing training and experience
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…
Sustainability skills in 2025 — Progress, but a Clear Challenge Ahead
The latest SOS UK Sustainability Skills Survey (2025) 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,…