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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Durham University have been awarded the Hedgehog Friendly Campus platinum award!
Durham University have been awarded the Hedgehog Friendly Campus platinum award!
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.
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.
Green Lane Houses - Case Study
The Estates and Facilities Directorate have installed heat pumps at four properties on Green Lane in Durham City.
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.
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.