Sustainability stories

Join Sustainable UCL in celebrating students and staff who are teaching, researching and working towards a sustainable future at UCL. Our 13th Annual Sustainability Awards Ceremony will take place on 9th July 2025 at UCL East. Nominations are now

As the Easter break draws near, it's time to slow down, step outside and soak in the fresh start that spring brings. While you recharge, why not help UCL do the same? UCL invites you to join our Easter Switch Off Campaign running from 16th to 23rd

Hear from Dorian Gilzene, second year BASc Arts and Sciences student and current Sustainability Ambassador, reflect on her experience at the Climate Communications 101 workshop during 28 Days of Sustainability.

Hear from Chaeyeon Lim, MSc Human-Computer Interaction student and current Sustainability Ambassador, reflect on her experience of hosting an art exhibition during 28 Days of Sustainability.

In line with our Circular Economy and Waste Strategy and to comply with the UK Governments ‘Simpler Recycling’ legislation, we are working to improve our recycling segregation to include a new waste stream for paper and card.

Download Reewild, earn points for every food purchase on campus, and unlock vouchers from the likes of Uber and Forest, and even Champions League tickets! The greener your purchase, the more you win!

UCL has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the University Alliance Stockholm Trio, strengthening international research and innovation partnerships. Initially, it will focus on sustainability, climate crisis, and mental health, with scope to

Are you researching or studying environmental and social issues related to climate and/or the natural world? Do you want to communicate these important topics in ways that are loving, impactful, and funny? Are you open to trying new things?

This holiday season, 562 students and staff pledged to switch off non-essential equipment and lights, saving over 225 tonnes of carbon and marking our highest participation ever in the Christmas Switch Off campaign!

Patrick Quinn (UCL Institute of Archaeology) has documented choosing sustainable travel to ensure low carbon travel across Europe.

From thrifted gifts to plant-based feasts, Student Ambassador Shobana Chandrashekar’s guide is packed with simple, sustainable tips to help you enjoy an eco-friendly and joyful festive season!

Keen to host a sustainability event? Now's your chance! Sustainable UCL are delighted to launch ‘28 Days of Sustainability’, happening from Monday 17th February until Sunday 16th March 2025. We welcome proposals from all students and staff for

Last Christmas, we saved an incredible 100 tonnes of carbon over the closure – that’s equivalent to planting 1,667 trees! This also saved UCL an incredible  £144,194 over the festive period. 

Young people worldwide increasingly want a role in addressing global issues, living sustainable lives and securing future employment. The new degree has been designed to respond to this social need.