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UoL sustainability, building a community of sustainability advocates & creating positive change for @LivUni campus & beyond 💚 sustainability@liv.ac.uk
We are pleased to share our new Sustainable Labs Guidance to mark today’s Research Staff Conference! 🔬💙

It helps research and technical teams reduce environmental impact, and aligns with LEAF, supporting a sustainable, connected research community at UoL. 🌱

www.liverpool.ac.uk/media/livacu...
December 3, 2025 at 11:28 AM
The University of Liverpool has been ranked 64th of 2001 institutions in the QS Sustainability Rankings, placing us in the top 5% globally! This reflects strong progress toward our goal of maintaining a global top 100 position. More on the rankings here: www.topuniversities.com/sustainabili...
November 18, 2025 at 12:10 PM
UoL has contributed to a major new international publication, coordinated by the UK National Commission for UNESCO.👏

The launch of this report coincides with COP30 and the UN’s International Year of Glaciers Preservation, led by UNESCO and the WMO.🧊🌍

🔗 news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/11/10/l...
November 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Students, have your say and win £500! 🗣️✨

The SOS UK Sustainability Skills Survey allows you to share what you think about sustainability and how your university can better equip students with green skills.

Any student can take part, your voice matters! 🙌

online1.snapsurveys.com/Interview/b1...
October 30, 2025 at 9:46 AM
🌍 This year marks 10 years of the UN SDGs. 🎥 Watch how #TeamLivUni is helping build a more sustainable future, and discover the difference we’re making together 👇🏾

🔗 Read the full SDG Report 2024-25: www.liverpool.ac.uk/media/livacu...
October 29, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Staff are invited to join Environmental Sustainability & Energy Services for the Property & Campus Services Discovery Day! 🌱

The team will be showcasing the University’s latest sustainability initiatives and environmental services. 👏💡

See you on Tuesday! 💚
October 17, 2025 at 9:04 AM
A cross-disciplinary team from the Institute of Population Health & the University’s Maker Space has created a reusable IV bag system, showcasing how innovation, design, and sustainability go hand in hand. 👏✨

Read our news story for more:
www.liverpool.ac.uk/about/sustai...
October 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Acclaimed author John Ironmonger, who holds a PhD from UoL, joins the Liverpool Literary Festival 2025, to talk about writing, the climate crisis, and his new novel ‘The Wager and the Bear’. 🌍📖

🗓️ Saturday 18th October, 10am

🎟️ Book tickets here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/literary-fes...
October 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
🎉 We’ve cut general waste by 48%, diverting 650+ tonnes from incineration and edging closer to our 50% target!

Together we’ve composted 150+ tonnes, recycled 120+ tonnes of food waste and reused 14 tonnes via our reuse platform, Warp It. 🚀 Read all about it here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/.../stories/...
September 29, 2025 at 11:08 AM
🎉 Today marks the 10th anniversary of the UN Sustainable Development Goals 🎉

With just five years remaining until 2030, the SDGs continue to guide our work towards meaningful progress.

Read our brand new SDG Report showcasing global impact across the 17 goals 👉🏽 www.liverpool.ac.uk/media/livacu...
September 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
As part of #globalgoals week we are delighted to introduce our 2024-25 Sustainable Development Goals Report, showcasing how UoL is supporting each of the SDGs across research, education and operations. 👏💚

🔗 Read the full report here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/media/livacu...
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
It’s #RecycleWeek! ♻️

Join Suez in the Guild Walkway this Thursday, 11am - 2pm, for a fun and interactive game.

Test your recycling knowledge and maybe even win a prize! 🏆
September 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Welcome (or welcome back) to Liverpool! 💙

Today marks the beginning of Welcome Week, the perfect opportunity to start your sustainability journey here at #teamlivuni. 🌱

Not sure where to start? Read our full student guide to sustainability linked below.👇

www.liverpool.ac.uk/about/sustai...
September 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Thank you to the lovely staff member who has sent in images of a hummingbird hawk-moth spotted on campus! 🦋

Seen in the small garden between the Whelan and Thomas Yates building,it shows the importance of our biodiversity efforts and the value of even small pockets of nature in urban environments.💚
September 3, 2025 at 9:56 AM
ADHD Foundation Garden, Supporting Inclusivity and Biodiversity, Opens on Campus!

Designed by Katy Terry in collaboration with the ADHD Foundation, the green oasis features diverse botanicals, including climbing hydrangea and umbellifers, serving as a valuable food source and habitat for wildlife.
August 14, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Another bin-credible year of Leave Liverpool Tidy! 💚♻️🌱

Over 50 volunteers collected 147 bags of clothes, 10 boxes of homeware, tonnes of food & more - all donated to the British Heart Foundation.

Huge thanks to all who volunteered to help keep our student communities clean and litter free! 👏
August 1, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The Environmental Sustainability and Energy Services team have recently launched a dedicated internet site.👏

It provides staff with practical information and guidance, as well as access to a range of services supporting sustainability across the estate. 🌱♻️

mynotices.liverpool.ac.uk/view?announc...
July 25, 2025 at 10:28 AM
We’re celebrating two winners from the 2025 Staff Awards.💚

🏆Sam Hay, received the Outstanding Individual contribution to Sustainability Award.

🏆Residential Services Sustainability Group, received the Outstanding Team Contribution to Sustainability Award.

🔗 www.liverpool.ac.uk/about/sustai...
July 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
As part of #NetZeroWeek, we’re highlighting the University of Liverpool Climate Plan, our strategic approach to achieving a just transition to net zero and strengthening climate resilience across the University. Explore our Climate Plan here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/about/sustai...
July 8, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Proud to represent @livuni at the THE Global Sustainable Development Congress in Istanbul last week 🌍💡 Highlights included a Living Lab workshop with global partners, where our Sustainability Officer shared how student led innovation is driving real world impact! www.liverpool.ac.uk/about/sustai...
June 26, 2025 at 11:09 AM
We are pleased to announce that the University of Liverpool has been awarded Fairtrade status!

This accreditation recognises our commitment to embedding Fairtrade principles across leadership, operations, and the student experience 👏🏽 read more here 👉🏽 news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/06/24/u...
June 24, 2025 at 10:27 AM
The University of Liverpool is now ranked 147th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026, placing us firmly in the Top 150 globally! 👏

We’re particularly proud that our sustainability performance accounts for 5% of the overall ranking. 💚
June 19, 2025 at 11:08 AM
The University of Liverpool has been ranked among the world’s top 100 universities in the 2025 THE Impact Rankings, placing 88th out of 2,318 institutions globally. 👏

🔗 Read the full news story linked below for full details.

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/06/18/u...
June 18, 2025 at 10:59 AM
So happy to share that two initiatives from the Sustainability team in PCS, have won Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability at the University of Liverpool Staff Awards!
🏆 Individual Award: Sam Hay
🏆 Team Award: Residential Services Sustainability Group
Congrats to all the winners and nominees!
June 16, 2025 at 7:38 PM
This #BikeWeek, we’re proud to share the exciting initiatives we offer that make cycling easier, more accessible and safer for both staff and students. 🚴‍♀️💚

👇Visit the links below to learn more.

Peloton Bikiosk: peloton.coop/project/biki...

Cycle2Work Scheme: www.liverpool.ac.uk/about/sustai...
June 10, 2025 at 10:36 AM