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…
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…
From the garden pot to the dinner plate, follow these top tips to start growing your own food today.
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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 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,…
The Student Sustainability Skills Survey 2024 gathers insights on University of Worcester students’ sustainability knowledge, attitudes, and skills in the academic year 2024-2025. These findings help shape initiatives that equip students with the tools they…
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…
Welcome to Sustain 2 Remain, a student podcast series at the University of Worcester. Change Today to Protect Tomorrow Sustain 2 Remain is a podcast from the University of Worcester that helps you discover practical…
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 useful skills in digital publishing. Students and staff presented at…
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 Students from the University of Worcester recently took part in The Student Perspectives…
Activities included: much needed cuddle time with therapy dogs, plant give-aways, live vegan cooking, seed bomb making and much more…
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 audience and promote global participation.
The University of Worcester and SOS-UK are looking for students to attend a free auditing training session on the 27th May. This will include a morning of IEMA accredited training for which you will gain a certificate, followed by an afternoon of you conducting sustainability audits for the University of Worcester’s Green Impact teams.
Sustainable travel includes almost all of the alternatives to using a car. This includes cycling, walking, taking the bus, train, tram or metro. All of these transport methods create less pollution than individuals driving cars. But unfortunately, sustainable travel still isn’t accessible to everyone.
With a record number of students wanting to see sustainable methods promoted in their studies (as well as getting a well-rounded education), are universities following through with the wants and needs of the people they…