Sustainability
Cultivating stewards of everyday sustainability who can create meaningful change across their industries and communities
Meet our Sustainability Steering Group
Our Sustainability Steering Group supports our commitment to reducing carbon dioxide emissions and waste across all our activities.
Sustainability news
University's Sustainability Strategy 2025–2030 launched after landmark live event
Successful event boasted 63 registrants and attendees from Jamaica and Nepal.
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SUSTAIN UnConference returns to turn conversations into action
The UnConference returns to University College Birmingham for second year, empowering delegates to lead on the issues that matte…
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Officially an Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals training ce…
We have achieved accreditation as an Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISE…
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Sun, sights and sustainability for students on Montenegro trip
The trip gave students an insight into sustainable tourism in this up and coming destination.
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University in running for top regional sustainability excellence award
University College Birmingham has been shortlisted for a Midlands Sustainability Excellence Award.
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Sixth formers explore Singapore's sustainability on trip of lifetime
Twenty sixth formers from University College Birmingham explored Singapore's groundbreaking work in sustainability on an e…
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University College Birmingham in 2024: A year of sustainable growth
It has been a transformative year at University College Birmingham, as we reaffirmed our commitment to building relationshi…
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University breaks convention with Midlands' first sustainability UnConference
Over 300 guests attended the Sustain UnConference, an unconventional audience-led event designed to spark convers…
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Sustainability blog | How we are playing our part in climate action
According to research, 89% of students want their place of study to actively incorporate and promote sustainable developmen…
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Birmingham Food System Strategy revealed to hospitality sector
The Birmingham Food System Strategy, which has been formed with consultations among city-wide stakeholders including The Birming…
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University goes green with Chambers' Sustainable Business Series campaign
University College Birmingham will be spearheading this year’s Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce Sustainable B…
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Local families cook Jamaican dishes with expert chef in university training kitchens
University College Birmingham’s training kitchens provided the backdrop for a community culture cooking s…
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New knowledge exchange hub to boost food sustainability and healthy eating
A new knowledge exchange hub designed to help address issues around healthy eating, food justice and food system sus…
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Students take on climate change challenge through University of Warwick partnership
University College Birmingham students have pitched plans to help combat climate change as part of a worldw…
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Regeneration of former print works to create new sustainable construction centre
A sustainable construction skills centre is to be created by University College Birmingham as part of the rege…
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