Student Life
Student life in the GSD Department
Many of our students are actively involved in projects and campaigns on campus and in our communities.
If you recognise the practical importance of making a difference, then you too can choose to use your time at Warwick meeting new people, developing your skills, and following your passions whilst studying.
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More than just a degree
"Earning a degree from Warwick is a fantastic achievement but there are so many more opportunities available outside of this. Part-time work, societies and conferences, and research are just several of the past times students may choose and they span so many interests they’re unlistable. Anything from being a GSD ambassador or joining the GSD society, through to other extra-curriculars that aren’t directly sustainability-related."
Meredith, GSD graduate
Hear from our students
Find out what it is really like to study Global Sustainable Development at the University of Warwick directly from our current students. You can read their stories and even chat with them about campus life, accommodation, study support and wellbeing, and much more.
Societies and initiatives
GLOBUS
GLOBUS is an online magazine created and run by GSD students.
It features articles, videos, news and advice which address aspects of our culture, society, science and the arts that raise issues of sustainability, as well as items about what it’s like to be a GSD student at Warwick.
GSD Society
Warwick GSD Society is the social home and discussion panel for students who are interested in the present and future social, economic, and environmental challenges of sustainable development. The society aims to promote and educate students about sustainable development and organises academic discussions and talks and various social activities for its members.
Warwick SEED
Warwick SEED (Socio-Economic Engagement and Development), established in 2018, was co-founded by two GSD students.
The society encourages students to embrace positive business impact and pursue social impact careers such as social enterprises, start-ups, and B-corporations.
Enactus Warwick
In the past, our students have participated in Food Intercept, a social enterprise addressing food waste by collecting surplus edible food from the community. This food was turned into meals at a Coventry kitchen and sold on campus. This initiative provided employment and financial stability to single minority women by hiring them to work in the kitchen. Proceeds from the sales supported these women in need.
Climate Reality
Climate Reality Warwick is a group of climate activists supporting local action to combat the climate crisis so we can make the transition to a clean energy economy and protect the welfare of the planet and its citizens.
They aim to raise awareness on sustainability issues through conferences, campaigns, projects, and manifestations.
Student support
Student care is crucial to us. Your learning is carefully supported throughout by accessible and engaged teaching staff. Every student also has a pastoral tutor, who oversees your general wellbeing as well as your academic progress.
We engage our students’ voices often, consulting with our student body on matters such as curriculum, teaching and their experience of day-to-day student life.
