Get Involved
Community and Engagement
Introduction to Sustainability
At Warwick, we are tackling global sustainability in many different ways. What is your place in that journey and how can you support the protection of our planet?
Events Calendar
We organise regular sustainability events that are open to both staff and students. These events are a great opportunity to meet like-minded people, learn more about sustainability and improve your wellbeing through activities such as biodiversity walks.
Sustainable Events Toolkit
Organise events in a more sustainable way can reduce costs and time, drive change beyond the event itself, enhance the experience for your participants, and benefit the environment.
Warwick Green Rewards
Green Rewards is an online web platform and app where you log your sustainable actions—like active travel, recycling, and sustainable shopping—and earn Green Points as a result.
Student Green Champion Network
There are plenty of activities and projects you can get involved in as a Student Green Champion!
Staff Green Champion Network
Our network of Green Champions help make our University environment and community a greener, healthier, happier place to live, work and study.
Circular Economy Projects
Discover the circular economy projects you can get involved in and help reduce waste, reuse resources, and rethink how we use materials across our University - including initiatives like our Donation Drive and Repair Café.
Biodiversity Projects
Discover the biodiversity projects you can get involved in and be part of our University’s Nature Positive journey to restore nature and protect ecosystems.
Energy Projects
Find out how our University is improving energy performance through solar generation, efficient refurbishments, and regular energy tours you can take part in.
Recycling on Campus
Be a Recycling Hero and help us reduce the volume of items going into general waste. Learn more about how to correctly dispose of different types of waste on campus.
Marketplace
Check out the Marketplace at Warwick where you can borrow, buy, donate and sell your items. Open to staff and students.
Sustainable Transport
We understand that getting to and from campus efficiently and sustainably is essential for our students, staff and visitors. Whether you're a seasoned commuter or exploring new sustainable transportation options, you'll find everything here to help you navigate your campus journey.
University and SU Environmental Sustainability Fund
Got an idea that could make our campus more sustainable? We’re inviting students and staff to apply for funding to support projects that reduce environmental impact, inspire behaviour change, and help create a more sustainable Warwick.
Community Food
Our community food initiatives bring people together around sharing, growing, and reducing food waste. From the Community Fridge, where surplus food is freely available for everyone, to the campus allotment, where students and staff can get hands-on with growing their own produce, there are plenty of ways to get involved.
Sustainable Student Societies and Groups
Looking to connect with people who care about sustainability? We’ve brought together all the sustainability-focused groups and societies at Warwick in one place, so it’s easier than ever to find your community.
Research and Education
Sustainable Research Guidelines
This guidance helps researchers design and deliver research responsibly by highlighting environmental risks, ethical considerations, and practical actions that align with the University’s commitment to sustainability.
Embedding Sustainability into Departmental Planning
These guidelines support academic departments to embed sustainability into annual reviews and strategic planning, helping clarify how each department can contribute to the University’s sustainability goals with support from the Sustainability Committee.
Research and Sustainability Networks
Find out more about how we are advancing sustainable research in practice. At Warwick, we are embedding sustainability across all research activities through pioneering methodologies, cross-sector partnerships and impactful outcomes.
Sustainable Lab Frameworks
This guidance connects lab users with networks, projects and services that support more sustainable lab practices, helping to save resources, reduce waste and lower costs through collaboration and circular approaches.
Education for Sustainable Development Network
Join the vibrant community of scholars, practitioners, and students working together to address the pressing concerns of our time. They offer a variety of events and resources to help you learn, grow, and take action on sustainability.
Climate Literacy Training
Climate Literacy Training is available to all staff and students, and aims to provide awareness on how our way of living is having an impact on the planet, and how we can make a difference by reducing those impacts. There is Classic and Gold Certificate available.
Living Lab
Our Living Lab is a collaborative journey where students, staff, industry partners, and the broader community come together to create and implement real-world solutions that integrate environmental stewardship, social responsibility and academic excellence.
