Sustainability News & Projects
'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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wildflower meadows are increasing campus bio-diversity
Indigenous wildflowers are adding colour and bio-diversity to our campuses.
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.
“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.