The University provides three activities for students who want to develop their knowledge, understanding and competencies in sustainability above that offered in their courses. This includes:

• On-campus Living Lab projects (see ‘On-campus learning’ section) to develop their sustainability leadership. Students who complete these projects will be awarded a gold Bedfordshire Careers Development Award and a digital badge accredited by SOS-UK/British Academy to enhance their employability.
• Participation in the twice yearly ‘University-wide UN SDG events’ organized by the Academy for Learning and Teaching and the Sustainability Forum.
• Participation in En-Roads climate simulations advertised through the BedsSU.

^{Photo: Students on a field trip to the local waste management facility, Cawleys Recycling Management Centre, in Luton. Students gain first-hand knowledge about where the waste from the University goes, and how it is managed.}