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…
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…
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.
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…
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 — 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…
In a world where sustainability often conjures images of recycling bins and reusable coffee cups, a team at the University of Worcester is shining a light on a lesser-known but rapidly growing environmental issue: digital…
Did you know that sending an email generates carbon dioxide emissions? It’s true. Sending a normal email generates 4g of CO2e, and sending an email with an attachment (like a photo or a file) generates…
Responsible Futures, a UK-based accreditation program delivered by SOS UK, which is a whole institution approach (University and Student Union) to embedding sustainability into the formal and informal curriculum, sponsored this research project in the…
Worcester Students’ Union has introduced Scrap Paper Stations at several campus printers as part of our ongoing efforts to promote sustainability and reduce waste. This initiative is designed to make it easy for everyone (students and staff)…
Worcester Students’ Union are excited to announce the launch of the Campus Wilds Photo Competition, a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their love for nature and win some amazing prizes! Whether you’re a keen photographer,…
Go Green Week at Worcester written by Heather Sykes Another year and another successful Go Green Week 2025. New features included the launch of the Sustainability Forum, which is a place for all students, staff,…
Do you have a passion for ethical purchasing? Would you like to gain valuable experience for your CV? Then this opportunity might just be for you…
Kitchen Herb Gardens are the perfect healthy way to flavour food and are considered a better environmentally friendly alternative to salt. In keeping with the UN’s Sustainability Goal 3, good health and wellbeing, owning your…
In a world increasingly aware of environmental impacts, beeswax wraps offer a fantastic, eco-friendly alternative to single-use plastics like cling film and tin foil. These reusable wraps are not only sustainable but also versatile, capable…
If one of your New Year’s Resolutions, like mine, was to eat more sustainably then keep reading. And if it wasn’t, then you might just find some useful tips here to enhance your sustainable food…
This Christmas, let’s talk about Fairtrade and why it’s the ultimate way to spread joy—not just to your friends and family, but to farmers and workers around the world too. What is Fairtrade? 🤔 Fairtrade…
Bird Watching For Well-being at Worcester written by and images by Heather Sykes Dr Mike Wheeler is the Head of Biological Sciences and Principal Lecturer in Biology at the University of Worcester has brought bird-watching…
The results for the 2023-2024 Staff Travel Survey are in! How do they compare to the Student Travel Survey results which highlighted the importance for car travel around the university. Hosted by Katy Boom, edited…