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January 2024
 

Hi,

As we hurtle through January, there's a lot to look forward to. Sustainability Action Week is back in 2024! Find out how you can get involved now with our sustainability showcase.

We have good news on initiatives to save water in labs, reduce waste in halls and adapt our campuses to climate change. Plus find out about tree planting and other events.

So let’s get going!

Things you can do now

Sustainability Action Week - showcase your work

During Sustainability Action Week 2024 we're celebrating and promoting the environmental sustainability work of our staff and students.

Showcase your research, work or projects that relate to sustainability at two events with the BBC Concert Orchestra to a broad audience of Nottingham residents, fellow students and co-workers, and school children.

Find out more
Link to application form

Get in touch if you'd like to organise an event during Sustainability Action Week

Make sustainable travel choices in the New Year

Is now the time to consider a different way of commuting? There are many options to help staff and students make environmental choices when travelling to and from campus.

Read more

Consultation on City Council travel

Nottingham City Council are undertaking a public consultation on proposals to make savings. Some being considered relate to reducing funding for public transport services.

Have your say

News and announcements

UoN to host East Midlands climate change education hub

A partnership between Nottingham’s two universities will host an East Midlands hub of a £2m national programme offering every school, college and university in England free access to expert support to become greener and more climate resilient.

Read more

Veganuary cuts fat and cholesterol but also reduces vitamins and minerals


Meat-eaters who take part in Veganuary could cut their saturated fat and cholesterol intake but may also miss out on vital micronutrients, according to a new study.
 

Read more

Report shows impact of 2022 heatwave on Notts residents

The research conducted by the School of Psychology, in partnership with Nottingham City Council, revealed how residents in Nottingham were negatively impacted by the heatwave in July 2022

 

Read more

Eco-friendly fungicide alternative discovered by UoN researchers

UoN researchers have completed a successful field trial of a material they have developed to help to protect crops from fungi. It could replace current fungicides (i.e. anti-fungal pesticides), increase food security, and help protect wildlife.
 

Read more

Scientific Laboratory Supplies and UoN save water


UoN's adoption of dry-running vacuum pumps in labs as a water-free alternative to water aspirators for creating vacuums has led to substantial benefits.

Read full story

Replacing 100 water aspirators at UoN has estimated savings of 9m litres of water & £20,000 annually!

On the blog

Adapting the university to a changing climate


Supporting our long-term sustainability strategy, the university commissioned a climate risk study for our UK campuses to help develop a deeper understanding of the long-term physical climate risk to the buildings and infrastructure. We're now developing adaptation and resilience strategies.

Find out more in our latest blog or watch the full video

Upcoming events
27 Jan
 

Tree planting at Riverside


We need your help to plant a native, species-rich hedgerow at Riverside Sports Complex. Started in 2022 to offset BUCS Big Wednesday emissions, additional funding from Severn Trent Water means we can extend this wildlife habitat. Join us on 27 January.
 
Find out more

Dr Bike is on campus


New Dr Bike dates for the New Year. There will also be free bike marking by the Nottingham Police on 15th February on Jubilee Campus.
 
Book your place now
26-28 Jan
 

Big Garden Birdwatch


Big Garden Birdwatch is the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. Every year, hundreds of thousands of nature lovers take part, helping to build a picture of how garden birds are faring.
 
Take part
1 Feb - 17 Mar
 

go! Greener Halls Competition is back


Last semester the competition focused on energy but this year the hall who can reduce their landfill waste and increase their recycling the most will receive a prize. All on campus halls are taking part.
Find out more

Time to celebrate

BHF 'Pack for Good' campaign has best ever year at UoN


UoN has worked in partnership with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) since 2012 to help reduce waste with the 'Pack for Good' campaign. We're delighted to announce that between September 2022 to June 2023, UoN achieved its best ever year of donations.

The university's Community Engagement team encourage students to donate unwanted items when moving out with end-of-term campaigns. The donated items — which would otherwise likely end up in landfill — are sold on in BHF charity shops. The money raised supports their lifesaving research and work. 

3,916

bags collected

31.3 tonnes

waste diverted from landfill

The campaign raised £54,824 for BHF!
That's 51.5% more than our previous best year in 2017!

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