Social Responsibility

The University’s Ethical Grand Challenges annual photo competition is back and looking for student entries! This year, the competition has headed in an exciting new direction with the launch of the very first Sustainability Challenge Photography Competition.

In the continuing struggle against COVID19, the impact of the pandemic has shown just how incredible volunteers are.

After last year’s online programme, the University’s Student Volunteering Week is returning this year with a jam-packed schedule of volunteering events and activities to celebrate student volunteering in all its glory.

The first ever museum sector-specific Carbon Literacy toolkit launched on 24 January.

Since the pandemic, we have seen necessary increases in some plastic usage across the University in order to protect our staff and students.

The History of Climate Change seeks to encourage an understanding of the history of environmental issues and climate change in order to inspire people to look at ways that they can take action for a better future for all.

The University is supporting Creative Sparks #MadeAtUni, an ongoing national engagement programme which aims to celebrate the immense contribution UK universities make to the creative industries and future economic success.

Ever wanted to find out a little more about some of our staff, students and community partners and what inspires them to make a difference? In our “Meet the…” films we feature a series of personal stories and perspectives of being a part of the University.

Meet the graduate who is dedicating his career to caring for others

Poor water quality in English rivers is the result of chronic underinvestment and multiple failures in monitoring, governance and enforcement, a report from the UK Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee has claimed.