Inspiring action
Whether you're a student, staff member, or part of our wider community, we believe everyone has the potential to make change possible.
Driving sustainability at UCL
UCL’s Sustainability team (Sustainable UCL) unites the UCL community to make #ChangePossible, putting people and planet first.
Ways to get involved
For UCL students
With over 230 sustainability-related modules, UCL students can engage with cutting-edge research through inspiring lectures and workshops led by our academics.
There are also plenty of opportunities for students to enhance their CV, develop new skills and meet like-minded people through our sustainability-focused volunteering programmes. These include our Student Ambassador programme, Sustainability Forum and Sustainability Leadership Conference. Students can also take part in a dedicated sustainability induction and partake in over 300 volunteering opportunities through the Students Union UCL.
- Find a sustainability module
- Explore sustainability as a student
- View Student Union UCL’s volunteering opportunities
For staff
For staff, UCL offers numerous ways to engage with sustainability, including Green Impact for offices, LEAF for labs, and resources to integrate sustainability into teaching. Sustainability is deeply ingrained in UCL’s culture, with the Sustainable UCL module as part of mandatory staff training.
For all
At UCL, we offer fun and practical ways to support sustainable living through our regular events, including repair cafés, clothes swaps, talks and free bike maintenance.
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