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Christmas jumper & decoration swap: DU Greenspace x EcoDU x DUSEF

πŸ“… Date: 27 November 2024 ⏰ Time: 11:00 - 16:00 πŸ“ Location: Confluence Building, CB-1012
Christmas jumper & decoration swap: DU Greenspace x EcoDU x DUSEF

Climate Action Durham, climate procession and talks

Climate Action Durham, climate procession and talks πŸ“… Date: Sat 16 Nov ⏰ Time: 10:30 πŸ“ Location: procession leaves from outside the Odeon Cinema, Riverwalk, DH1 4SL, passing through the market place to Elvet Methodist Church, New Elvet, DH1 3HL
Climate Action Durham, climate procession and talks

Second hand clothing sale, 20 November 2024

Second hand clothing sale, 20 November, 14:30, TLC, room 117 πŸ“… Date: 20 November 2024 ⏰ Time: 14:30 - 17:00 πŸ“ Location: Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC), room TLC117
Second hand clothing sale, 20 November 2024

My Greenspace app annual survey 2024

My Greenspace app annual survey 2024 - tells us what you think This November we will be running our annual user survey. It’s a great opportunity for you to tell us what you like and dislike about the My Greenspace app so that we can improve it.
My Greenspace app annual survey 2024

Find out how to have a sustainable Halloween

Find out how to have a sustainable Halloween... if you dare!
Halloween 2024

Congratulations to our My Greenspace app monthly winners

Congratulations to our My Greenspace app monthly winners!
My Greenspace app monthly winners September 2024

What's new on the My Greenspace app this month?

New on the My Greenspace app this month:
Remember your reusable cups

Be safe, be seen

On 27 October, British daylight saving time ends and the clocks go back one hour at 2am. This means that each morning and evening will be darker. Stay safe when cycling, walking or running by following our for safe active travel.
Be safe, be seen 2024

Nature Positive: We're Highly Commended in the International Green Gown Awards

We're delighted to announce that our project entitled 'Enhancing Biodiversity at Durham' has been Highly Commended for the Nature Positive category in the International Green Gown Awards 2024. Ian Armstrong, Biodiversity Manager in our Estates and Facilities Directorate, explains more about the project and how it supports our sustainability strategy.
a large brick building with a metal fence

Creation of new wetland areas, Botanic Gardens

You may have noticed that the DU Grounds Maintenance Team have been busy again, this time creating mini wetlands areas in the Botanic Gardens with the aim of further supporting biodiversity across campus.
Creation of new wetland areas, Botanic Gardens

Walking routes Oct 2024

Want to explore your new campus?
Botanic Garden pond and Heron

North East Sustainability Day, Biffa Waste Management, Seaham

North East Sustainability Day, Biffa Waste Management, Seaham Last week, DU's Senior Sustainability Manager, Jane S, and Waste Manager, Darren H, and took part in Biffa's North East Sustainability Day. Jane and Darren learned about how Biffa, the University's waste management partner, recycle plastic bottles.
North East Sustainability Day, Biffa Waste Management, Seaham