Staff Conference 2024, Thursday 19 September, Teaching and Learning Centre. The purpose of the Staff Conference is to bring the University Strategy to life and provide an update on how our activities are making an impact locally, nationally and globally.

Last year, only 5 per cent of hot drinks sold in DU cafes were served in a reusable cup. That's 3000k of single use cups going straight into the bin.

We're blushing! 😊 It's always great when we receive feedback like this. Thank you! 💚

We have been shortlisted as a finalist for the Sustainability Institution of the Year category award in this year's UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards for our project entitled Turning Sustainability Ambition into Action, which recognises our continued efforts to deliver on our sustainability ambition.

You've all been busy harvesting the vegetables you sowed in spring and taking lunchtime walks in the sun to earn points and win prizes! Congratulations to our staff winners who have all earned £20 each to spend at a range of retailers.

Take part in Oxfam’s Second Hand September. Shop second hand to take a stance against fast fashion and dress for a fairer world.

Durham Climate Hub talk: Go electric 2030: talk and discussion about the potential for electric vehicles and car clubs in County Durham.

'EcoDU is a student environmental justice society, run by Durham undergraduate and postgraduate students!

You've all been busy over the summer sharing photos from your biodiversity walks in Durham and beyond.

We have been shortlisted as a finalist for the Creating Impact category award in this year's UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards for our project entitled 93 to 19 – The Odorbac Initiative. Lisa Blundell, Senior Housekeeping, Cleaning and General Services Manager in our Accommodation and Commercial Services, explains more about the project and how it supports our sustainability strategy.

Well done to our Grounds Maintenance teams who have created their annual summer bedding displays around Palace Green. These beautiful displays contribute to the Northumbrian/Britain in Bloom partnership with Durham County Council.

Durham University are dedicated to maintaining our estate, which includes ancient woodland, grassland, wildflower meadows and wetland habitats, while also promoting biodiversity.