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Spotlight On... The Durham Wardrobe Collective

The Durham Wardrobe Collective is a project within Enactus Durham, our social‑entrepreneurial society. The initiative focuses on ensuring students have access to affordable, professional attire as they begin and progress through their career journeys.
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Greenspace Book Club: The Man in Seat 61, Mark Smith

Greenspace Book Club: The Man in Seat 61, Mark Smith
The Man in Seat 61, Mark Smith

Be Safe, Be Seen this winter

As winter draws in each morning and evening will be become darker. Stay safe when cycling, walking or running by following our tips.
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Green Move In 2026

Visit our pop up shop, in collaboration with St Cuthbert's Hospice, to get all of your student essentials.
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Ecology volunteering opportunity – riverfly monitoring

Ever wondered what lives beneath the surface of the River Wear?
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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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