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Find all news and updates on our work here.

 

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

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

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Read our tips to get involved in Digital Cleanup Day

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

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OU Students Association rejoins the Hedgehog Friendly Campus scheme

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Responsible Futures accreditation awarded to the Association and the OU

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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

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

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Get involved in the Big Hog Friendly Litter Pick!

Lou Robinson selected as a 2024 Green Gown Award finalist

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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.

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Getting sustainable this Spring!

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Volunteer opportunity to improve sustainability at The Open University

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

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Join us for a sustainability panel discussion on OU research

Hear about OU research in a fascinating panel discussion on the environment and sustainability.

 
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