Sustainability Week 2025 programme announced!

Get ready for Sustainability Week 2025! From 24th to 28th February, the University is hosting its annual week of action-packed events and hands-on opportunities for staff and students and to learn about sustainability.

As part of the Feel Good February initiative, and working in collaboration with the  Guild of Students, the Sustainability team, with the help of staff and students from across the University, will deliver educational, wellbeing and creative activities and events, that cover a range of sustainability topics. 

Sustainability Week will mark the formal launch of our new Sustainability Strategy, with activities centred around its three core pillars: research, education and student experience, and sustainable campus and operations. Events held during the week are varied to reflect our broader commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including the Sustainability Fair and launch of the new Interdisciplinary Centre for Sustainable Research (ICSR).

Sustainability Strategy drop-in sessions

To celebrate the launch of the new Sustainability Strategy, we are holding a series of drop-in sessions.  Open to all University staff, these sessions will provide an opportunity to discuss the key pillars and elements of the strategy with Sally Shaw, Associate Director of Sustainability, and Rachael Hanmer-Dwight, Head of Environmental Sustainability and Energy Services. Whether you have questions, ideas, or just want to find out more about our sustainability goals, this is a great chance to engage in the conversation and explore how you can contribute. 

• Monday, 24th February, 12:00–1:00 pm, Law and Social Justice Building Atrium. Book here.
• Tuesday, 25th February, 1:00–2:00 pm, foyer of the Yoko Ono Lennon Centre. Book here.
• Thursday, 27th February, 1:00–2:00 pm, Waterhouse Café at the VGM. Book here.

Sustainability Fair

Don't miss the Sustainability Fair on Wednesday 26^th February, 11am – 3pm at the Guild, Stanley Theatre. Bringing together all three pillars of the Sustainability Strategy, this exciting, interactive fair will showcase a wide range of research projects, operational initiatives, and key achievements from across the University. Engage with experts from the Sustainability team, researchers from the Centre for Sustainable Business and School of Architecture, and more, while exploring topics like low-carbon food, digital sustainability, net-zero innovation, and ethical procurement. With hands-on activities, networking opportunities, and student-led initiatives, this is an opportunity to discover how the University is shaping a sustainable future.

Interdisciplinary Centre for Sustainability Research (ICSR) launch

Join us for the official launch of the ICSR, a hub for collaborative research at the University, on Wednesday 26th February from 4.30 – 6pm in Lecture Theatre 1 of the 502 Teaching Hub. Opened by Vice-Chancellor Professor Tim Jones and Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Anthony Hollander, the event will feature insights from ICSR Director Professor Katie Atkinson on the Centre’s mission and activities. Guest speaker Dr. Juan Bernabé-Moreno, Director of IBM Research Europe, will share his experience leading interdisciplinary sustainability projects, followed by a Q&A session. This event is open to all University staff and students, as well as the general public. You can book your place here.

More highlights

You can find the full schedule of events on the Sustainability Week webpages. In the meantime, here are just a few of the many exciting activities happening during Sustainability Week 2025:

• Take a guided tour of the Materials Innovation Factory, where cutting-edge research and industry collaboration are driving sustainable materials and technologies for a sustainable future. Book your place.
• Don’t miss our exclusive screening of X Trillion, a powerful documentary following a diverse team of scientists, sailors, and engineers as they brave storms and sea sickness to conduct groundbreaking microplastics research - uncovering the urgent crisis of plastic pollution. This event will feature an introduction by the University’s Waste Officer Sam Hay, a discussion on plastic pollution, networking and refreshments, and special guests the UoL Circular economy project team, and Plastic Tactics who will be delivering a mini workshop, transforming plastic waste into new things! Book your place here.
• As part of the Leave Liverpool Tidy campaign, join the Guild for a clothing Swap Shop,to make your fashion choices a little bit more sustainable and “swap” til you drop.
• Take a guided tour of the Energy Centre and learn about how it has successfully helped the University to reduce its carbon emissions through the use of efficient technology. Book now.
• Get involved in The BIG Campus Litter Pick, a collaborative effort by staff and students to keep the University campus clean and green.
• Take a guided tour of the Spine Building, one of the world’s healthiest buildings, designed to enhance mental health and physical wellbeing, all while offering panoramic views across the City. Book your place.

New initiatives and resources

In addition to the many events and activities taking place, we will also be unveiling our new Biodiversity Plan, which sets out sets out the core principles which will guide the University’s response to the biodiversity crisis. Plus, we are excited to introduce Warp It, our new resource redistribution network that helps staff reuse, recycle, and repurpose surplus items like furniture, equipment, and fixtures. Drop in to the Sustainable Campus Hub with Dr. Rhiannon Hunt, Circular Economy Manager, Sam Hay, Waste and Recycling Officer, and Tom Weldon, Sustainability Officer, at the Guild on Thursday 27^th February 11am-2pm to learn more.

Find out more

If you have ideas or want to contribute to Sustainability Week, please complete our online form and we can help to facilitate your plans.

Visit the dedicated Sustainability Week webpages for more details. We also recommend you download the My Liverpool App for quick and easy access to the programme and registration information anytime, anywhere, with more events being added daily, so get booking!

For any queries regarding Sustainability Week, please contact sustainability@liverpool.ac.uk

Please note, there will be a photographer on site taking pictures at our events. If you do NOT want your photograph to be used in future marketing materials, please contact us at sustainability@liverpool.ac.uk. You may withdraw your consent at any stage in the future, however this will not apply retrospectively to material already in circulation.