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We’re committed to our university being truly sustainable. We’re already doing a lot, but now’s the time to really step it up.

Whether you're a student or member of staff, you can make a difference. Even the smallest actions add up to big impact, like walking instead of driving, or avoiding single use plastics. Every sustainable change we make takes us closer to our goal.  

Change is possible when we all work together.

There are many ways staff and students can get involved in creating a leading green university and lessen our collective and environmental impacts.

Sustainable Living Guide

Living sustainably is not only good for the planet, it can be good for your pocket and your health too! But it can be difficult and overwhelming knowing where to start. The Sustainable Living Guide is here to make things a little easier. It has handy tips on how to reduce your environmental footprint, maximise your impact and save money whilst at UoN. Covering themes:

Green Impact

Green Impact is an internationally recognised sustainability learning and awards scheme, delivered in partnership by the charity SOS UK. It is designed to provide practical advice and support to teams across the university who want to improve their sustainability and support the ambitions of the university’s new Climate Change and Sustainability Strategy 2036.

There are opportunities for teams in Professional Services to get involved, as well as students to become Green Impact Project Assistants (GIPAs) or auditors.

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Wilding campuses project

Help improve our campuses for wildlife and reconnect with nature and tackle the ecological crisis through practical skills sessions, and engagement and wellbeing activities.

  • See the current list of events and activites.
  • Document the wildlife you see on campus with
  • Share your  with us on social media

ISEP

The university has corporate membership of the . As such, all staff and students can access some of their resources.

ISEP's Educate and Elevate webinar series are informative and engaging webinars designed to help professionals expand their knowledge on key sustainability topics, stay up-to-date with the latest environmental policies, and build essential skills in environmental management and sustainability. They offer:

  • Expert insights: Learn directly from leading industry experts and thought leaders.
  • Professional growth: Gain practical knowledge that can be applied to your role and help advance your career in the sustainability sector.
  • Stay informed: Keep up with the latest policy developments, innovations, and best practices in environmental management.
  • Networking opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network within the sustainability community.

Email sustainability@nottingham.ac.uk to be subscribed.

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What else can staff do?

Sustainability training for staff

All staff at UoN have access to the university’s Introduction to Environmental Sustainability e-learning module. This covers:

  • the impact human activity is having on the planet,
  • the university's strategy, commitment and actions on environmental sustainability,
  • areas in our lives where the most impactful changes can be made.

There is also supplementary information in our Knowledge Hub sharepoint page that all staff can access at any time.  

Academic staff 

Academic staff have a toolkit for embedding sustainability and the UN SDG’s into the curriculum.

Estates staff

New starters in the Estates and Facilities department undergo mandatory in-person training on sustainability which is more focussed on operational environmental issues specific to the types of roles in the department.

If you are a new starter in another department or area, check with you manager what local environmental training and inductions might exist.

What else can students do?

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Student sustainabiity inductions

Sustainability is part of every student’s induction. Information and resources are provided at varies stages; before students arrive, during Welcome week and into Term 1. Here are some examples:

  • Pre-arrival information. Sustainability is part of the information emailed to students before they arrive. This includes the Student Living Guide, sustainability , sustainability strategies and policies.
  • Student Living induction. The university’s main webpages includes articles on sustainability.
  • Student academic induction resources. Sustainability information is provided to academic departments to include in their course inductions.
  • Welcome events. The Sustainability Team attend various events during the first weeks of the academic year. This includes having stands at the SU Freshers Fair, the university’s Welcome Village and Student Living fair to promote sustainability at UoN and speak to students directly. The Sustainability Team also arrange activities such as environmental talks, second-hand bike sales, tree planting events and Climate Fresk training in collaboration with other departments and student societies. These events then continue throughout the year.
  • In-person inductions. A new eco-induction programme has bene running in the School of Geography and Nottingham Business School. This is a one hour session on sustainability at UoN and the actions we can all take. The intention is for this to be rolled out across the university.
 

 

Sustainability Team

Estate Office, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD

Email: sustainability@nottingham.ac.uk