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Here at Lancaster University, we believe that everyone has the ability to transform our world. It is essential to our sustainability work, and we want to engage with and support all our staff and students so we can act together as a community, to help tackle the climate emergency in a collaborative way.

Give us your thoughts

It is essential that staff and students engage with us and our sustainability strategy. We involve our communities in the development and reviews of our sustainability strategy, policy, and decision-making. If you would like to contribute your thoughts, we’d love to hear from you

Email: Sustainability

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Two images - the one on the left shows a wooden footbridge through a park, and the image on the right shows a displayboard in a park

Community Benefit Fund – Winchester Field and Nature Area

Lancaster University's Wind Turbine Community Benefit Fund is a beacon of hope for local projects striving to make a meaningful impact. Here is the first in our series of successful projects that have benefitted from the fund.
Matt Varley

New Exec Chef takes Lancaster University’s food offering to the next level

Matt Varley joined Lancaster University earlier this year as Executive Chef, seeking the next stage in his culinary career.  
Library staff with litter bags in Morecambe

Beach trips, birthdays and big savings

With so many members of staff passionate about helping people and the planet, there are many projects of varying sizes happening all the time across Lancaster that are making a real difference.

Here are five examples of positive change across campus for the month of October:
Lancaster University Grounds team with the Green Flag Award

Lancaster University celebrates 13th Green Flag Award

Lancaster University has achieved the international benchmark for its outdoor spaces for the thirteenth year in a row and is officially recognised as one of the country’s best-managed green spaces.
The National Trust team at the wind turbine

The National Trust explores innovations at the wind turbine

In a significant step towards promoting sustainable practices, the National Trust recently visited Lancaster University to learn about its pioneering renewable energy initiatives, particularly focusing on the University’s wind turbine.
Chloe from the Conferences team with Smartkeg

Lactose, laptops and little ones

Sustainability projects don’t stop over summer, and colleagues across the University have been busy planning new ideas. Here is a round-up of what’s been going on.

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