Every year there are a large number of events, projects and activities you can join in with related to sustainability – many of these are open to all students, whilst some are linked to particular subject areas.

We have provided a list below, but to access the most up-to-date information it is well-worth:

  • Following SustainableDMU on Social Media and signing up as a volunteer with DMULocal
  • Signing up as a Sustainability Advocate – you will hear about what’s happening from the sustainability team and from other students
  • Checking weekly emails sent to all students announcing upcoming events and activities

Extra-curricular Sustainability Activities

Sustainability Advocates: Access learning and volunteering opportunities, join a network of other students and get recognition for what you do during the academic year.

Student Societies at De Montfort: Some societies have a focus on contributing to sustainable development. Others are strongly supportive of linking the Sustainable Development Goals to their main activities.

Green Impact Student Auditors: Work with DMU’s Sustainability Team to evaluate and support efforts by staff teams at DMU to reduce DMU’s environmental impact and improve our sustainabiltiy education. Email sustainability@dmu.ac.uk to learn about getting involved.

Student Switch-Off: Work with DMU’s Sustainability Team to promote energy saving in student accommodation. Email sustainabilty@dmu.ac.uk to learn about getting involved.

DMUGlobal: Transformative international and online experiences for DMU students that contribute to addressing the UN SDGs.

Carbon Literacy Training: Training that provides university students with carbon literacy accreditation – learning about climate change and what you can do about it.

SeeD Grants for SDGs: Small grant funding (typically a few hundred pounds up to £1000) for projects led by DMU students, staff or alumni. Available twice annually.

If you don’t see an opportunity that fits for you, email the Sustainability team on sustainability@dmu.ac.uk to learn about the latest opportunities available.