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Congratulations to our My Greenspace app monthly winners

Thank you for taking the time to log your summer walks and upload your 'grow your own' photos.
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Wear Rivers Trust September 2026 newsletter

Would you like to volunteer in activities that support biodiversity?
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Calling all DU students! Want to make Durham more sustainable? Join GSEG!

The Greenspace Student Environment Group (GSEG) brings together Durham University students from all colleges to share ideas, influence University policy and decisions and lead sustainability projects.
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Greenspace Book Club is back!

What if the economy was designed to help both people and the planet thrive?
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My Greenspace app Sustainable Snapshot by Jaclyn F

Thank you to Jaclyn F for uploading their craft photos to the My Greenspace app.
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The 2026 UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards nominations are in...

We're delighted to share that Durham University has been shortlisted in two categories at the 2026 UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards.
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Help keep our estate and Durham City safe during extreme weather

Wildfires in the UK are primarily driven by a combination of human activity, such as littering and increased heatwaves linked to climate change.
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Calling all cyclists! It's your chance to win...

Are you a Durham University staff member or student? Do you cycle?
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The Big Plastic Count 2026 results are in... and they're hard to ignore

Over 68,000 people across the UK counted their plastic waste for one week, revealing the true scale of our plastic problem. Together, they recorded more than 1.5 million pieces of plastic.
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Cycle 2 Work and save!

Calling all Durham University staff! Looking for a healthier, more sustainable way to travel to work? The Cycle to Work Scheme, brought to you by the Rewards Team, could help you get on the road for less.
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Wear Rivers Trust August 2026 newsletter

Would you like to volunteer in activities that support biodiversity? Read the Wear Rivers Trust newsletter to find out more how you can get involved.
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Love to Ride: Cycle September workplace challenge is back

Whether you're a seasoned cyclist, daily commuter, local resident or student, or just getting back on a bike, we invite you to join the Cycle September workplace challenge.
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