Sustainability: A Student Perspective
Sustainability is a topic that has gained significant attention in recent years. Looking at the behaviours of University of Worcester students in their every day… Read More »Sustainability: A Student Perspective
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Staff Sustainability Culture in 2024
Here we present the findings of a survey conducted among 255 staff focusing on their sustainability practices and awareness of the University’s sustainability efforts. It… Read More »Staff Sustainability Culture in 2024
10 years of Digital Publishing
SusThingsOut is ten years old! This year we celebrate the anniversary of our student-led magazine, where students have worked with staff and academics to gain… Read More »10 years of Digital Publishing
Earth Day at The Hive
Green Impact Project Assistants helped with activities at The Hive’s annual Earth Day celebrations. Written by Katy Boom. Edited by Rosie Bramwell. Green Impact Project… Read More »Earth Day at The Hive
SusThingsOut’s impacts through Social media
SusThingsOut (STO) is a multi-media platform, spanning from the website to social media platforms like Instagram and more recently, TikTok. All these platforms serve a… Read More »SusThingsOut’s impacts through Social media
Sustainability Skills Survey: Worcester Students Given A Voice
Sustainability Skills Survey 2023-24: Key Findings The Sustainability Skills Survey 2023-24, conducted with 12,551 UK students, including 463 from the University of Worcester, revealed insightful… Read More »Sustainability Skills Survey: Worcester Students Given A Voice
Help us to monitor wildlife on campus
Students, staff and members of the community are invited to get involved in monitoring wildlife across our campuses. All you have to do is download… Read More »Help us to monitor wildlife on campus
Free 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… Read More »Free Accredited Auditing training and experience
University of Worcester: Net Zero Carbon by 2030
Having declared a climate emergency the University of Worcester set a target to be net zero carbon by 2030. We have been measuring and reporting our carbon footprint since 2008, both direct and indirect emissions. Our total carbon footprint in academic year 2018/19 was about 22,000 tonnes. Watch to hear our story.
Terrariums: Sustainability In A Bottle
Terrariums are self-contained tropical ecosystems that grow inside a closed container. This is a good example of sustainability, just in a bottle, jar, or vase.… Read More »Terrariums: Sustainability In A Bottle
Top tips for tackling fast fashion and building a sustainable wardrobe
The fashion industry is the second largest polluter in the world. As fast fashion slowly claims more of the planet’s resources, it’s vital that we begin making the switch to more sustainable fashion.
Go Green Week at Worcester
Go Green Week at Worcester written by Heather Sykes Go Green Week 2024 was another great year with new integration with Eventbrite and a slot… Read More »Go Green Week at Worcester
The Allotments at the University of Worcester
Students in University of Worcester’s Allotment society have an incredible impact on campus, including working with the annual Sustainability event Go Green Week. We spoke… Read More »The Allotments at the University of Worcester
Above and beyond with Heather Sykes
Heather Sykes, a recent Worcester graduate, sat down with us to talk about the work she did alongside her studies. From being a Sustainability Mentor… Read More »Above and beyond with Heather Sykes
Student survey:
Student Survey shows growing concern for how their place of study handles environmental issues. Written by Molly McMahon. Summary of the survey as a whole… Read More »Student survey:
Carbon Literacy On-line Training
The University of Worcester is collaborating with Sanctuary Group and Worcester Students’ Union to make Carbon Literacy training available to staff, students and customers across… Read More »Carbon Literacy On-line Training
University of Worcester research feeds into sustainable development policy in Zambia
Professor Alan Dixon’s work with NGO Self Help Africa in Zambia is helping to build resilience and protect the environment.
Green Living in Worcester
Green Living in Worcester – Research done by and written by Mario Barberio, Kaeden Berry, Quincy Payne, and Roshini Uthayakumar, edited and co-written by Heather… Read More »Green Living in Worcester
‘A Radical Shift is Required’ to save the NHS!
Chair of the NHS Confederation says that ‘A Radical Shift is Required’ in order to save our NHS. Lord Victor Adebowale CBE came back for… Read More »‘A Radical Shift is Required’ to save the NHS!