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A group of students at a sustainability talk at our OU Students Big Meet-up.

Celebrating our sustainability successes this year

As our Environment and Sustainability Working Group approaches its third-year anniversary, we’re looking back on another successful academic year.

A group of people stood outside, surrounded by trees, listening to one person speaking.

Treading lightly – prioritising sustainability at the OU Students Big Meet-up

Two staff members (Ciara and Jess) by a Hedgehog Friendly Campus stand.

Open SU and the OU given silver accreditation by Hedgehog Friendly Campus

Someone typing on their laptop with a notebook and pen on the table next to them.

Read our tips to get involved in Digital Cleanup Day

A bowl of devices with a post-it note stuck to them saying 'device free zone'.

Take part in the OU Digital Detox Challenge (and win a prize)

OU Students Association rejoins the Hedgehog Friendly Campus scheme

'Environment and sustainability: Responsible Futures accredited institution' on a turquoise backgrou

Responsible Futures accreditation awarded to the Association and the OU

Seven pairs of hands holding plants, with the heading 'Environment and Sustainability: A recipe for

Discover what our Environment and Sustainability Working Group has achieved in the past two years

Remember to sip sustainably! With images of takeaway vs reusable cups.

The Association helps launch initiative reducing disposable cup use on campus

build your own bug hotel and pictures of wildlife

Discover more about the OU's Hedgehog Friendly Campus team (and build your own bug hotel)

hedgehog friendly campus join our litter pick with images of people collecting litter

Get involved in the Big Hog Friendly Litter Pick!

Lou Robinson selected as a 2024 Green Gown Award finalist

A photograph of trees with text in the centre reading 'Environment & Sustainability Earth Day -

Join our Earth Day events and poster competition

Take a look at events we have planned for Earth Day on 22 April, and an exciting new poster competition.

the image shows a graphic of trees and a river and the text reads Environment and Sustainability

Getting sustainable this Spring!

the image shows a graphic of trees and a river and the text reads Environment and Sustainability

Volunteer opportunity to improve sustainability at The Open University

Reflecting on a successful sustainability panel discussion on OU research

Hear about our successful sustainability panel discussion in January 2024 and watch the recording.

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