Sustainability News & Projects

Wed 08 February, 2023
Chris Packham CBE delivers inspirational 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ lecture on building a sustainable future

The 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ was excited to welcome renowned naturalist and broadcaster, Chris Packham CBE, who delivered an engaging, free public talk on the subject of sustainability, climate action and the environment, with the whole event featuring a green, no-waste policy in line with the institution’s Target Zero ambitions.

Wed 01 February, 2023
91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ hosts climate change summit for region’s youth

The 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ welcomed students and teachers from over a dozen local schools to a climate change summit this term in collaboration with the Science Learning Partnership.

Fri 16 December, 2022
Award-winning naturalist & broadcaster to host free event for 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ & the public

The 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ is excited to welcome award-winning broadcaster, author and naturalist Chris Packham CBE to host a new instalment of its ‘An Evening With’ public lectures, this time on the topic of sustainability.

Tue 06 December, 2022
91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ placed first in England in Green League

Celebrations are underway at the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ after it was announced that the institution was awarded second place in the UK in the People & Planet 2022/23 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ Green League, putting it in the top spot for England overall.

Thu 28 April, 2022
91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ’s Green Spaces research recognised in national climate action campaign

A new environmental research study being conducted by academics from the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ, focussing on access to green spaces, has been highlighted in Made At Uni’s latest campaign, ‘Climate Action’.

Fri 22 April, 2022
Student volunteers pledge to Keep Luton Tidy

A successful litter-picking drive was hosted by the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ as part of the ‘Keep Luton Tidy’ initiative, encouraging students to volunteer their time in helping the environment and to take pride in their surroundings.

Wed 02 February, 2022
91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ retains Platinum EcoCampus Award

The 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ has been awarded Platinum certification by EcoCampus for the fourth year running, following its success in the 2021 People & Planet 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ Green League.

Thu 20 January, 2022
91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ to host climate change summit

The 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ has collaborated with the Hertfordshire & Essex Science Learning Partnership and STEMPOINT East to host a student-delivered climate change summit this month.

Thu 09 December, 2021
91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ retains top ten spot for sustainability

The 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ has received a first class award in the 2021 People & Planet 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ League, retaining its position at eighth place out of 154 institutions.

Wed 20 October, 2021
Academic to speak at international climate crisis webinar ahead of COP26

A 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ lecturer has been invited to speak at a key international webinar on the climate crisis ahead of the launch of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow later this month.

Fri 30 April, 2021
Global reality of forced migration made accessible in new book

A 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ academic has published a book based on three decades of experience and research into the complexities of human displacement, which aims to accessibly aid the knowledge and understanding of global migration for students, policy makers and the general public.

Tue 23 February, 2021
New Government support to transform Oxford-Cambridge Arc

The 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ has welcomed the government’s new policy for the development of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc – an initiative promoting economic and sustainable growth across five mid-England counties.