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… Introduction to Sustainability at the University of Worcester
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… Campus Conservation Crew
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… Breathe Easy, Worcester: Celebrate Clean Air Day with Us!
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… Digital Sustainability
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… Responsible Futures and Worcester Polytechnic Institute – student research
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… Student Sustainability Skills Survey 2024
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… Sustain 2 Remain
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… Bird Watching For Well-being at Worcester
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… Staff Travel Survey 2023-2024
The results for the 2023-2024 Student Travel Survey are in! The key findings show the importance of car travel to students, along with parking and fuel costs. Hosted by Katy Boom, edited by Rosie Bramwell.… Results of the 2023-2024 Student Travel Survey
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… 10 years of Digital Publishing
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.
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… Student survey:
Professor Alan Dixon’s work with NGO Self Help Africa in Zambia is helping to build resilience and protect the environment.
How Can We Improve Climate Education written by Teaching Greener members, Logan Frandsen, Caleb Powell, Noah Mester and Ethan Knight. Edited by Megan Asbury and Joe Toft. Illustrations by Joe Toft. Improving climate education Teaching… How Can We Improve Climate Education in Worcestershire Schools?
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 behaviour of businesses and governments, leading to meaningful and impactful change – just look at the rise in plant-based milks.
Activities included: much needed cuddle time with therapy dogs, plant give-aways, live vegan cooking, seed bomb making and much more…
Tired of throwing out clothes you used to love and spending a small fortune to replace them? Fear not; all you need are fabric scissors, a needle, some thread, and your old clothes.
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.
Wasting food feeds climate change. The app helping us to fight food waste. The University of Worcester has partnered with Too Good To Go, the app that connects customers to restaurants and shops with unsold, surplus food in a bid to fight food waste and climate change.