As a student at the University of Greenwich, you have joined a community with sustainability on the forefront of our minds. Globally, 80% of students want their institution to do more on environment issues (NUS Skills Survey). Around 60% of those same students want to learn more about sustainability, both in their degrees and personal lives. They want to take action and make a difference. It is no surprise that our students expect to see us act on sustainability as part of their university experience.
Whether your ambition is to be a nurse, biomedical scientist, film director, accountant, musician, engineer or fashion designer, sustainability is the game changer for all professions. We want to help you navigate your future career to tackle global concerns whatever industry you're in. The University employability services can help you prepare. Have a look at our presentation for how embedding sustainable practices can positively influence your industry.
It is not only the environment that benefits; you will also witness financial and social improvements. Our Engagement Strategy sets out we will engage our students and staff to bring about positive change throughout all activities and processes.
3 tonnes of items donated to charity every year
How to get involved
- Look out, participate, and help to organise annual campaigns in the year:
- Green Week - click here to see past highlights.
- Fairtrade Fortnight - click here to see past highlights.
- Student Switch Off - click here to see the campaign in halls.
- End of Term Reuse - click here to see how you can help.
- Listen and take part in our podcast, The GREen Pod. What actions are you taking, or researching in?
- Join Eco-Team, the student and staff network driving change.
- Tackle environmental issues or incorporate the SDGs into your projects and research.
- Ask your lecturers to include sustainable content into your learning.
- Dispose of items in the correct waste bin, always check the posters.
- Staying in halls? Click here for what you can do to live sustainably & save money.
- Renting privately? Click here for what you can do to live sustainably & save money.
- Set a zero-print target and think about whether you really need to print?
- Contact us to join our environmental internal audit programme; making sure we are reducing impacts.
- Click here to access our blog pages; read about student experiences, campaigns, see our action areas and more opportunities.
Follow Us On
- Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/UoGSustainability/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sust_Greenwich
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uog_sustainability
- Podcasts: https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-green-pod
- Blog Pages: https://blogs.gre.ac.uk/greengreenwich/
Volunteer with Nature
We have over 6 hectares of natural landscape (over 9 footballs pitches in size) across our campuses. Please explore these areas. If you are at Avery Hill, you can volunteer in our Community Garden and Fruit Orchard (behind David Fussey), a fantastic way to get closer to nature and learn about organic growing. Contact the Sustainability Team for more information.
What wildlife have you seen on campus? Record your sightings here; register, search for your campus under 'activity' and submit your sightings. Help us to understand what we have on site and how we can conserve it.
Help and Support
We all have the power to make a positive difference no matter how small the action
Home Page
Find out how the University of Greenwich applies sustainable development across all of its activities.
Staff
Find out how you can incorporate environmental principles into teaching, and inspire our students.
Strategy
Learn more about our strategy, awards, achievements, and accreditations that help make this university a special place.
Our natural environment
Our grounds are managed sensitively; limiting the use of herbicides, protecting habitats and balancing conservation practices to ensure you can enjoy the outdoor areas.
The sustainability team
Learn about the team, their passions and how to make contact.
COP26
This November, the UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP26). This will bring together experts and leaders to agree on the direction and actions we have to take to avoid a climate crisis.
Sustainability and Employability
We want to help you navigate your future career to tackle sustainability concerns whatever industry you are looking to be involved in. The University employability services can help you prepare. Contact us to find out how your future career can help tackle climate change, reduce environmental impacts and drive positive influence.