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Christmas ‘Setback mode’ Saves 25.8 Tonnes of CO2

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:45:41 GMT

Over the Christmas break, switching empty buildings into energy-saving “Setback Mode” cut heating waste, saving £9,400 and preventing 25.82 tonnes of CO₂ - the equivalent of taking 15 cars off the road for a year.

We won the Big Hog-Friendly Litter Pick Challenge in 2025!

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:06:00 GMT

We once again participated in The Big Hog Friendly Litter Pick Challenge, this year taking the crown in the universities category!

Repurposed Materials Take Centre Stage at Warwick’s Sustainable Crafternoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:46:32 GMT

Students at the University of Warwick proved that sustainability can be hands-on, creative and fun at the recent Festive Crafternoon in the Nook, run by the Energy and Sustainability team.

University of Warwick and Belgrade Theatre join forces to explore community co-creation

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:02:17 GMT

The 3.5-year research project will examine how ‘co-creation’ – a collaborative process in which artists, cultural institutions, and community members share creative control – can bring artists and local communities together into a mutually beneficial two-way partnership.

University of Warwick UN Sustainable Development Goals Report 2023-24

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:42:17 GMT

We are happy to announce that University of Warwick SDG Report 2024 is here!

Pollution solution co-developed by Professor Anant Sudarshan reaches finals of 2025 Earthshot Prize

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:56:57 GMT

The world’s first cap-and-trade market for particulate matter, implemented in the Indian state of Gujarat through a pioneering partnership between the Gujarat Pollution Board and a team of researchers including Professor Anant Sudarshan, was one of the three finalists in the Clean Our Air category of this year’s Earthshot Prize

555,000 kWh Electricity, 926,000 kWh Heat, 7 Million Litres Water: Our 2024/25 Savings

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:46:47 GMT

Each day the Energy and Sustainability team checks and analyses energy and water data from thousands of meters we have on campus, tackling inefficiencies and spotting potential issues early. These efforts have led to reduced carbon emissions and costs from electricity, heating and water.

Drought Declared in West Midlands After Prolonged Heat and Dry Weather

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 06:49:04 GMT

Optimising Gallery Ventilation for Energy Efficiency at Warwick Arts Centre

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:36:00 GMT

The Mead Gallery ventilation was upgraded with smart controls, reducing energy use significantly while supporting sustainability and operational efficiency.

A Morning at Canley: Sharing Coffee, Conversations, and a Commitment to Reuse

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:15:42 GMT

On 14th May, we made our way to Canley Community Centre for what turned out to be a warm and inspiring morning. Over cups of tea and coffee, we chatted with representatives from local charities and community groups, all brought together by a shared purpose: to give a second life to the University’s unwanted furniture and electrical items.