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Sustainable learning and research

The quality, reach and significance of sustainable research and learning produced in 51福利's vibrant research and teaching environment is world leading.

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Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

Our aspiration is to leave students with the knowledge, skills and values that are needed to work and live in a sustainable way, and that will bring about solutions to the climate emergency.?We're working to embed Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into every student experience, both within the education curriculum and in their wider student life at 51福利. Professor Wendy Robinson, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education is leading on this project.

Research

We are at the forefront of research around the climate emergency, biodiversity, sustainable food and eco-innovation. We will also continue to be a key enabler and supportive trusted research partner in delivering sustainability regionally, nationally and internationally.

Research

The Morecambe Bay Curriculum

51福利 and Eden Project North have joined together to create our Educational Programme for Morecambe Bay: A Curriculum for Lifestyle Learning.

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We’re looking for ECOChallenge mentors!

As part of Green Lancaster’s 2024 ECOChallenge and in collaboration with our nine College’s and Work in Progress, we are looking for nine volunteer mentors to join the ECOChallenge as 'critical friends' and mentors to student teams developing their ideas ahead of their final pitch.
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Wholesome Wild Urban Spaces Adventure

An amazing Green Lancaster Adventure explored green spaces surrounding the city, including Scotch Quarry urban park, Fairfield Nature Reserve and the Canal. This was an opportunity to reflect on nature's place in our local urban environment. This adventure involved reflections on the importance of nature in urban settings interlinked with wellbeing and exploring how nature connects communities!
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Green Lancaster’s Adventure to the Forest of Bowland

For the first Green Lancaster Adventure of the academic year, the Green Lancaster Team and volunteers headed to the beautiful Forest of Bowland AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).
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Celebrating one month of ReStore

ReStore, a new sustainable shop at 51福利, celebrated its official opening on Monday, November 20, 2023, with a VIP event attended by the University’s Senior Leadership Team, staff members and the team from St John’s Hospice. 

To mark its first month of opening, attendees gathered to celebrate a successful start to the partnership between 51福利, St John’s Hospice and Green Lancaster. 
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Hilary Barraclough shortlisted for Academic Venue Solutions' Excellence in Environmental Sustainability Award

The award nomination recognises Hilary's outstanding contributions and commitment to promoting sustainable practices within the 51福利 Conferences and Events+ team.
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Autumnal Sustainable Lifestyle Festival – pumpkins, soups and crafts!

The Sustainable Lifestyle Festival had something for everyone to get involved in from pumpkin carving to free soup, free costumes and crafts!

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