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,…
Student sustainability skills Between 2024 and 2025, 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…
A recent survey conducted at the University of Worcester reveals a disconnect between students’ beliefs about what they need to succeed in this rapidly changing world, facing climate change, and what they are actually taught…
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…
The table below sets out staff awareness of initiatives to embed sustainability in teaching. Sustainability Embedded in the Curriculum Awareness Level 2024-25 2025-26 Change Not aware 19% (42) 19% (33) No change Aware but not…
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…
Words by Lucia Iannantuono – PGCE MFL Images taken by Wolverley Animal Centre A Wolverley Welcome to the Animal Centre Wolverley Animal Centre (WAC) is Wolverley CE Secondary School’s very own conservation and animal education facility.…
Words by Emily Luan edits by Tom Newland, illustrations by Erin McGarry. The research was undertaken by David Fitzgerald, Alexander Scott, Nha Hoang, and Christopher Mason. The Sustainable Development Goals were established by the United…
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…
Image Moth Wanasinghe As part of our ongoing commitment to digital sustainability, several improvements have been implemented on the University of Worcester’s SusThingsOut website to reduce the amount of data transferred each time a visitor…
.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).…
Spending time in nature has never been more important—for our wellbeing and for the health of the planet. But what if a smartphone could make that experience even more meaningful? That was the starting point…
The University of Worcester has pursued biodiversity enhancement across its campuses since 2009. In the last couple of years, we’ve been very busy. Helped by the newly formed Campus Conservation Crew. Projects include bringing 1.49…
Lavender healing— with its soft purple hues and calming fragrance — has long been a symbol of healing and wellness, and English lavender is a favourite in native planting schemes, including here at the University…
Clean Air Day Clean Air Day is here, learn about air quality — and it’s more than just a date on the calendar. It’s a powerful reminder that the air we breathe matters. Whether you’re…
When we think of climate action and Net Zero, we often picture wind turbines, electric cars, or sweeping government policies. But what if one of the most powerful tools for reducing carbon emissions is something…