Sustainability News

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Latest sustainability news and updates from the ±¬ÁÏTV - from research breakthroughs and student projects to campus improvements and practical ways to get involved.
A photograph of the Suyuparina Mountain Glacier, in Peru.

Shrinking Andean glaciers threaten water supply of 90 million people, global policy makers warned

Scientists from the ±¬ÁÏTV will warn policymakers that the shrinking glaciers of the Andes threaten the water supply of 90 million people on the South American continent at the first-ever World Day for Glaciers hosted by UNESCO.
An image of streetlight on at dusk

Earth Hour, 22 March

At the ±¬ÁÏTV, we are taking steps to ensure we reduce the environmental impact of our energy, both by reducing usage and by procuring renewable energy.

A chart showing the core samples used in the research.

New data on historic sea level rise will help scientists see into the future of global warming

New research on historical sea-level rise will give scientists new knowledge into how global warming will affect the earth’s rapidly melting ice sheets.
A view of the outside of Our Shop in the SU

Addressing Food Waste at the ±¬ÁÏTV: Research, Initiatives, and Impact

As we mark Food Waste Action Week, we reflect on the initiatives we are implementing to reduce food waste and create a more sustainable future, both on campus and beyond.

An interview view of a laboratory at the University

±¬ÁÏTV advances lab environmental sustainability as 10 achieve LEAF Bronze Accreditation

±¬ÁÏTV began piloting the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) in October 2024, and since then 10 labs have achieved Bronze Accreditation, as well as one lab achieving Silver Accreditation.