Making the world a greener place

See how the University is pioneering new ways of thinking and learning about sustainability, green technologies and climate change
Planet Earth in space. Globe in galaxy. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Making the world a greener place

See how the University is pioneering new ways of thinking and learning about sustainability, green technologies and climate change

Planet Earth in space. Globe in galaxy. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Judith Petts CBE, is heading up :

“Universities have the power and the responsibility to make a significant global contribution to the urgent need for emissions reduction and climate change adaptation. Universities drive scientific understanding of the scale and speed of the crisis, they are leading climate emergency responses and are embedding sustainability education across their programmes to equip graduates to make a difference. I hope the Climate Commission will be a driving force for leadership, action and impact through the higher and further education sectors and networks."

Professor Judith Petts CBE – Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer

Our commitments on climate change and sustainability

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Creating a green campus
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Responding to the climate emergency

Helping the planet through cutting edge research

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Changing public behaviours
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