A forest of freshers

Did you know that we aim to plant one tree for every student who chooses to study with us? 

The University is working in partnership with White Rose Forest and Kirklees Council on an exciting project to reforest areas of land within the local community, over the next two years.

Staff and students at the university can also attend Tree planting sessions and contribute to project.

Sustainable labs

When you study with us, you’ll have access to inspiring facilities that are run in a sustainable way.

18 of the labs in our School of Applied Sciences have achieved Bronze LEAF (Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework) accreditation, recognising their work towards running in a more efficient and environmentally friendly way.

Our Bronze award labs are now working towards Silver status, with other labs joining the framework as a commitment to sustainable practice and to gain LEAF accreditation.

Find out more

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Carbon Neutral by 2030

Adopted by the University Council in November 2020, the plan reflects the University’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality across all areas of the University.

Reduced Inequalities

We’re ranked 2nd in the world for Reduced Inequalities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for 2024, which celebrate commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations. 

Learn more about our ranking
2nd in the world

 

How to get involved

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Global Professional Award

Gain qualities employers are looking for, including global and social awareness, and achieve an extra award alongside your undergraduate degree.

Green volunteering initiatives

Campus Green Spaces

Did you know that staff and students have the opportunity to be involved with gardening on campus?

Fairtrade

Our Sustainability Team ensure that sustainable choices are made when it comes to the provision of food on campus.

Get Involved

We host regular events, workshops and information sessions that you can get involved in.

Tree Planting

Come tree planting in your local community and help fight climate change.

Allotment Events

Throughout the warmer months of spring and summer the Sustainability Team hold various events relating to the allotments, gardening and the local environment.

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Student blogs about Sustainability and Environment

If you really want to know about how we look after the environment, it’s best you hear it straight from our current students.

Research

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Interested in degrees related to sustainability?

Here at the University of Huddersfield we offer a range of courses relating to sustainability all informed by world-leading research in the field.

Interested in degrees relating to our environment?

Here at the University of Huddersfield we offer a range of courses relating to helping our environment, all informed by world-leading research in the field.