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How sustainable is the Durham University Period Dignity Pilot? 

Following it's launch in November 2023, the Period Dignity Pilot aims to address period poverty and ensure access to free menstrual hygiene products through vending machines and baskets placed in 22 locations across the University, accessible to both students and staff.
How sustainable is the Durham University Period Dignity Pilot?

Durham Climate Hub talks, 8 August, 18:00 

Durham Climate Hub invites you to join them for two talks: 'Protecting and Conserving wildlife from Tees to Tyne' by Jim Cokill, Durham Wildlife Trust and 'The researcher, the shooter and the single malt maker: 3 in a bog' by Jess Fior-Berry, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) UK Peatland Programme.
Durham Climate Hub 8 Aug 2024

My Greenspace app ‘Nature Nurturers Challenge’: YOUR Impact

Thank you to all of the staff and students who took the time to log their actions as part of the 'Nature Nurturers Challenge' on the My Greenspace app over the past three months.
Nature Impact Task

The My Greenspace July staff winners are... Vicky G, Susie G and Natalie C!

You've all been making the most of the sunshine this month and have been busy logging your positive actions to earn points and win prizes! Congratulations to our staff winners who have all earned £20 each to spend at a range of retailers.
The My Greenspace July staff winners are...

UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards 2024 'Sustainable Institution of the Year' finalists!

UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards 2024 'Sustainable Institution of the Year' finalists!
UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards 2024 'Sustainable Institution of the Year' finalists!

Spotlight on... Durham Arctic Society

Durham Arctic Society are a student-led organisation dedicated to the promotion of interdisciplinary undergraduate engagement in arctic studies and research with a focus on climate change and sustainability.
Spotlight on... Durham Arctic Society

Durham University have been awarded the Hedgehog Friendly Campus platinum award!

Durham University have been awarded the Hedgehog Friendly Campus platinum award!
Platinum hedgehog friendly award July

Green Move Out 2024

The Green Move Out scheme started out in just one college in 2005, and it has run every year since, growing to include all colleges and students living out in the wider community.
Green Move Out 2024

Greenspace Festival 2024

On Monday 3rd June at Fountains Hall, Grey College, the Greenspace Team, with support from student volunteers, organised a celebration of all things sustainability at their annual Greenspace Festival.
Tom Bray Greenspace Festival

Green Lane Houses - Case Study

The Estates and Facilities Directorate have installed heat pumps at four properties on Green Lane in Durham City.
Green Lane houses

Our Lowest Carbon Emission Building - James Barber House

Hidden away, just off Church Street, one of our buildings has been through a low-carbon transformation that leads the way in the University’s ambition of achieving net zero.
Lowest carbon building James Barber house

We're on the road to Net-Zero

The maintenance services teams are working hard across the University and Durham City to ensure that our buildings are safe, warm and powered, responding as quickly as possible to issues all over Durham. In doing so, the team are an essential part of every day life across the University.
Electric vehicles maintenance team 2024