Sustainable Liverpool

Sustainable Liverpool is the sustainability blog that provides regular updates on how we are working to make the University more sustainable. We bring you the latest updates from the Sustainability team, research, event highlights, and details of projects and campaigns. In addition, we’ll share articles on topics from climate action, innovation and gender equality to tips on well-being and sustainable living. We also share information on how you can contribute to sustainable research and work to improve social, cultural and environmental best practice across our campuses.

We want the blog to celebrate the ingenuity of our staff, students and partners. So, if you would like to contribute to the newsletter, please share your sustainability news, events or activities with sustainability@liverpool.ac.uk or complete the online form.

If you’re looking to get involved with sustainability projects, you can find all of our projects and activities in the get involved section

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Find out how the University is taking action to becoming a more environmentally and socially sustainable organisation in Strategy and Performance pages.

We all have the power to make a positive difference, no matter how small the action.

Investing in thought leadership to get resultsInvesting in thought leadership to get results

Investing in thought leadership to get results

The University has engaged a leading sustainability consultant to help guide the development of our sustainability plans.

Posted on: 21 September 2022

Introducing the Sustainability Programme TeamIntroducing the Sustainability Programme Team

Introducing the Sustainability Programme Team

Given the complexity – and importance – of delivering the University’s Sustainability Strategy, it’s vital that we have the right people in the right roles to turn this ambitious vision into measurable change. Sally Shaw, Sustainability Programme Manager explains.

Posted on: 21 September 2022

Embedding race equality into everything we do Embedding race equality into everything we do

Embedding race equality into everything we do

In February 2021, the University signed the Advance HE Race Equality Charter (REC) committing to eliminating racial disparities for staff and students at the University. Karishma Asher, Race Equality Officer, explains how the University is working towards achieving the goals set out in the REC, and how race and equality are closely aligned to our work on sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Posted on: 21 September 2022

Did you know?Did you know?

Did you know?

Britain could grow up to eight times its current production of fruit and vegetables if all available urban and under-used green spaces were turned to cultivation.

Posted on: 21 September 2022

Sustainability at the Liverpool WelcomeSustainability at the Liverpool Welcome

Sustainability at the Liverpool Welcome

During Welcome Week, the Sustainability Team were on University Square, on Tuesday 20th and Thursday 22nd September, speaking to students about how they can find out more about sustainability at the University of Liverpool.

Posted on: 19 September 2022

Share your sustainability news with Sustainable LiverpoolShare your sustainability news with Sustainable Liverpool

Share your sustainability news with Sustainable Liverpool

If you would like to share updates on events, projects, or activities relating to sustainability, we would love to hear from you. We welcome contributions from all staff and students.

Posted on: 19 September 2022

Share your sustainability news with Sustainable LiverpoolShare your sustainability news with Sustainable Liverpool

Share your sustainability news with Sustainable Liverpool

If you would like to share updates on events, projects, or activities relating to sustainability, we would love to hear from you. We welcome contributions from all staff and students.

Posted on: 19 September 2022

Staff awards 2022Staff awards 2022

Staff awards 2022

The University’s Staff Awards recognise staff commitment, skills and successes and are judged by a panel of colleagues from a broad range of areas.

Posted on: 6 July 2022

Meet your Guild Sustainability Champion: Hana Sanadi Meet your Guild Sustainability Champion: Hana Sanadi

Meet your Guild Sustainability Champion: Hana Sanadi

Hana Sanadi is the 2022 Guild Sustainability Champion, an award given to a student who ‘embodies the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through their activity’ and ‘makes an outstanding contribution to sustainability on campus and beyond’.

Posted on: 6 July 2022