Issue 2 - July 2022

We are excited to share with you the second issue of Sustainable Liverpool, a newsletter celebrating the amazing work going on to make the University more sustainable. In this issue, we dive deeper into Net Zero and SDG17: Partnerships for the Goals. We also celebrate our staff who have made a significant impact on Sustainability at the University, and our students who are helping to make a real difference.

If you would like to contribute to Sustainable Liverpool, please get in touch and share your sustainability news, events, or activities with sustainability@liverpool.ac.uk or complete the online form. We would love to hear from you!

Staff awards 2022Staff awards 2022

Staff awards 2022

The University’s Staff Awards recognise staff commitment, skills and successes and are judged by a panel of colleagues from a broad range of areas.

Posted on: 6 July 2022

Meet your Guild Sustainability Champion: Hana Sanadi Meet your Guild Sustainability Champion: Hana Sanadi

Meet your Guild Sustainability Champion: Hana Sanadi

Hana Sanadi is the 2022 Guild Sustainability Champion, an award given to a student who ‘embodies the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through their activity’ and ‘makes an outstanding contribution to sustainability on campus and beyond’.

Posted on: 6 July 2022

Research Excellence Framework 2021 results show significant progress for University of LiverpoolResearch Excellence Framework 2021 results show significant progress for University of Liverpool

Research Excellence Framework 2021 results show significant progress for University of Liverpool

After making significant progress in the Research Excellence Framework 2021, the University has reinforced its place as a world leading research institution. To add to this excellent result, each of the Impact Case Studies submitted by the University can be aligned with at least one of the UNSDG targets.

Posted on: 6 July 2022

Net Zero: Powering our campusNet Zero: Powering our campus

Net Zero: Powering our campus

Sustainable Liverpool caught up with Rachael Hanmer-Dwight, Carbon and Utilities Manager, to tell us more about how the University’s district network helps power the campus, and outlines why we need to decarbonise our energy supply.

Posted on: 6 July 2022

The shrinking road to net zeroThe shrinking road to net zero

The shrinking road to net zero

In an article first published in the New Statesman, Karl Whittle, Professor of Zero Carbon and Nuclear Energy, reflects on why the UK needs to invest clean energy now.

Posted on: 6 July 2022

Focus on SDG17: Partnership for the GoalsFocus on SDG17: Partnership for the Goals

Focus on SDG17: Partnership for the Goals

In the recently released Times Higher Education Impact Rankings League, the University was ranked number 1 in the 2022 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings League for its partnership work in support of the UN SDG 17. Here we explore some of the different activities being undertaken across the institution which support this SDG’s far-reaching targets.

Posted on: 6 July 2022

Sustainability funding awardedSustainability funding awarded

Sustainability funding awarded

The Sustainability Fund received a diverse range of applications from staff keen to establish projects aligned to the aims of our Sustainability Strategy. Ten projects were awarded funding in June, and Sustainable Liverpool will be charting their progress over the coming months.

Posted on: 6 July 2022

Sustainability in Action - educating future generationsSustainability in Action - educating future generations

Sustainability in Action - educating future generations

Sustainability in Action is a course in Canvas which explores the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). It is designed to provide students with knowledge on this important aspect of sustainability and how they can apply it to their own life.  

Posted on: 6 July 2022

A Sustainable Global Experience A Sustainable Global Experience

A Sustainable Global Experience

Combining a study abroad experience with the opportunity to learn more about sustainability, the Sustainable Global Experience Programme recently took place for the first time.

Posted on: 6 July 2022

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