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Competition Time - Win an iPhone Air
Durham University sandwich supplier, Tiffin Sandwiches, are looking for the next bold, flavour-packed vegan sandwich idea.
The winning creation will go into full production and be sold NATIONWIDE, including in DU cafes across campus.
The winner will also take home a brand new iPhone Air.
Hedgehog survey - we need YOU!
Can you spare two minutes to complete a hedgehog sightings survey?
Volunteer opportunity: classify hedgehogs with Mammalweb
Are you passionate about hedgehog conservation?
Would you like to sharpen your species identification skills while contributing to a nationwide citizen science project?
My Greenspace app Michaelmas competition - closing 30 November
Collingwood College were our summer term winners. Which college or department will be victorious in Michaelmas?
Spotlight on migrating birds - the woodcock
Thank you to Prof Stephen Willis and Kieran Lawrence, Department of Bioscience at Durham University, for this great image. This stunning woodcock, a forest-nesting, nocturnal wader, turned up outside of Biosciences earlier in the week.
Winter Wheelers challenge by Love to Ride
The countdown is on - Winter Wheelers starts on 1 December and you’re invited to take part!
Whether you ride every day or haven’t been on a bike in years, this free, fun challenge is for everyone - individuals, workplaces, schools and community groups.
Green Gown Award nominations 2025
Following the team’s submission of three applications this year, Durham University was shortlisted in two
categories for the 2025 Green Gown Awards.
Food Made Good 3* rating
We are proud to announce that Durham University has been awarded 3 stars for Food Made Good by the Sustainable Restaurant Association, recognising our leadership in sustainable food practices.
Guided Environmental History walk
Last week Ian Armstrong, Biodiversity Manger, Sustainability Team, lead a group of Durham University MA Environmental History students on a guided walk of our estate.
My Greenspace app monthly winners
Thank you for taking the time to log your sustainable actions, from homemade Halloween decorations to digital cleanses.
Wild green spaces study from Durham University Psychology Department
A new study from our Psychology Department has found that people prefer grass to be mown less often and would like to see more wild green spaces.
Volunteer opportunity: pond dredging, Botanic Gardens
Volunteer opportunity: pond dredging, Botanic Gardens
When: 19 and 26 November, 12:30 - 15:00
Where: meet at the Bioscience Atrium to collect waivers and tools
Who: all DU students welcome