Sustainability News & Projects

Tue 06 September, 2016
'The Economics of Happiness' - Free Film Screening in Bedford - October 12th 2016

October 12th 2016 - Free screening of “The Economics of Happiness”, while government and big business continue to promote globalization and the consolidation of corporate power, people around the world are resisting those policies.

Wed 24 August, 2016
Bedfordshire’s carbon footprint shrinks despite estate growth

The University of Bedfordshire has smashed its target for reducing its carbon emissions by over 900 tonnes.

Mon 08 August, 2016
Cowspiracy - film screening at Bedford campus 14 September

14 September 2016 - Free screening of “Cowspiracy”, alarming truths about the effects of animal agriculture on the planet."

Wed 27 July, 2016
Forest School in bloom at Bedford campus

The Forest School was established at Bedford campus in January 2016. The trees and flowers are now in full bloom.

Wed 27 July, 2016
University helps student’s Ugandan library dream come true

The University of Bedfordshire has helped a former student fulfil his father's dream of building a library in his local community in Africa.

Mon 18 July, 2016
University holds Model UN conference on climate change

The University of Bedfordshire brought to life the buzz of high pressure negotiations when it hosted a Model UN conference on climate change.

Wed 13 July, 2016
Cycle to Work scheme is reducing the carbon footprint of University staff

Since the University joined the Scheme, 28 staff have so far benefitted from the 12 month interest-free offer when purchasing a high-quality bike.

Wed 06 July, 2016
Rainwater harvesting - an integral part of all new campus buildings

Don't be worried if when you’re ‘using the facilities’ in our new campus buildings, the water in the toilet has a slight green tinge.

Tue 05 July, 2016
Solar panels help keep University's energy consumption down

The new library and postgraduate centre at Luton campus are making extensive use of solar power.

Tue 05 July, 2016
Wildflower meadows are increasing campus bio-diversity

Indigenous wildflowers are adding colour and bio-diversity to our campuses.

Wed 22 June, 2016
Electric vans are driving down University’s carbon footprint

The University is running three electric vans, two Renault Kangoo ZE and one ZE Maxi – as part of plans to reduce its carbon footprint.

Sun 12 June, 2016
“Dirt! The Movie” - Free Film Showing - Bedford - July 13th 2016

July 13th 2016 - Free screening of "Dirt! The Movie", tells the story of Earth's most valuable and underappreciated source of fertility - from its miraculous beginning to its crippling degradation.