Following the team’s submission of three applications this year, Durham University was shortlisted in two categories for the 2025 Green Gown Awards.

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.

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.

Thank you for taking the time to log your sustainable actions, from homemade Halloween decorations to digital cleanses.

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 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

The season of goodwill is the perfect time to practice conscious, sustainable shopping. The festive season sees a huge rise in waste; as much as 114,000 tonnes of plastic packaging goes to landfill during the Christmas period. That's equivalent to 650,000 reindeers!

Congratulations to our student travel survey winner, Ben B! 

We’re back, this time in autumn mode!

My Greenspace app Michaelmas competition is now open!

When: 9:00-13:00, Mon 20 Oct Meet at: Graham Sports Centre, Maiden Castle, Durham (transport provided) Who: all staff and students welcome! All PPE provided but please wear sensible footwear

We have a number of Greenspace Environment Group Rep vacancies for the 2025-2026 year.