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The University and the Environment

The University is committed to managing its environmental impacts and we take environmental issues into consideration in planning our activities.

Our Energy and Environment Team manages energy, water, waste and transport, and also advises on procurement and building projects.

Examples of current good practice include:

• A water conservation project reducing baseload consumption by 75 per cent


• Recycling schemes for glass, IT, mobile phones, cardboard and paper


• An Integrated Travel Plan and promotion of sustainable travel


• Satisfying the majority of the University's electricity needs from sustainable sources.

Of course there is more to be done, and the Energy and Environment team is working with the University's senior management and partner organisations within the city on other innovations to safeguard and enhance the environment.