Sustainability News & Projects

Fri 16 December, 2022
Award-winning naturalist & broadcaster to host free event for University & the public

The University of Bedfordshire is excited to welcome award-winning broadcaster, author and naturalist Chris Packham CBE to host a new instalment of its ‘An Evening With’ public lectures, this time on the topic of sustainability.

Tue 06 December, 2022
University of Bedfordshire placed first in England in Green League

Celebrations are underway at the University of Bedfordshire after it was announced that the institution was awarded second place in the UK in the People & Planet 2022/23 University Green League, putting it in the top spot for England overall.

Thu 28 April, 2022
University’s Green Spaces research recognised in national climate action campaign

A new environmental research study being conducted by academics from the University of Bedfordshire, focussing on access to green spaces, has been highlighted in Made At Uni’s latest campaign, ‘Climate Action’.

Fri 22 April, 2022
Student volunteers pledge to Keep Luton Tidy

A successful litter-picking drive was hosted by the University of Bedfordshire as part of the ‘Keep Luton Tidy’ initiative, encouraging students to volunteer their time in helping the environment and to take pride in their surroundings.

Wed 02 February, 2022
University retains Platinum EcoCampus Award

The University of Bedfordshire has been awarded Platinum certification by EcoCampus for the fourth year running, following its success in the 2021 People & Planet University Green League.

Thu 20 January, 2022
University to host climate change summit

The University of Bedfordshire has collaborated with the Hertfordshire & Essex Science Learning Partnership and STEMPOINT East to host a student-delivered climate change summit this month.

Thu 09 December, 2021
University retains top ten spot for sustainability

The University of Bedfordshire has received a first class award in the 2021 People & Planet University League, retaining its position at eighth place out of 154 institutions.

Wed 20 October, 2021
Academic to speak at international climate crisis webinar ahead of COP26

A University of Bedfordshire lecturer has been invited to speak at a key international webinar on the climate crisis ahead of the launch of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow later this month.

Fri 30 April, 2021
Global reality of forced migration made accessible in new book

A University of Bedfordshire academic has published a book based on three decades of experience and research into the complexities of human displacement, which aims to accessibly aid the knowledge and understanding of global migration for students, policy makers and the general public.

Tue 23 February, 2021
New Government support to transform Oxford-Cambridge Arc

The University of Bedfordshire has welcomed the government’s new policy for the development of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc – an initiative promoting economic and sustainable growth across five mid-England counties.

Thu 28 January, 2021
Academic named Principal Fellow of Higher Education Academy

An academic from the University of Bedfordshire has been awarded a prominent title with the Higher Education Academy Fellowship, having demonstrated strategic leadership in innovation and change in curriculum, teaching and learning.

Wed 27 January, 2021
University awarded EcoCampus Platinum standard

The University of Bedfordshire has been awarded Platinum certification by EcoCampus for the second year running.