Shaping sustainable futures is at the heart of our University’s values and mission. If you share our passion, there’s lots of ways for you to help make the University and the Students’ Union a better, more socially and environmentally conscious, and sustainable place to study.
Student Green Office
We've got a great Student Green Office, run by four paid SGO Project Officers who work part-time with the Academy for Sustainable Futures alongside their studies to actively promote inclusive and green living at the University.
Look out for events, workshops and pop-ups hosted on campus, and get tips on how to learn new skills, access free training and help us build a more sustainable future for everyone.
Carbon Literacy Training
The Academy of Sustainable Futures is offering students free Carbon Literacy training. Learn about the cost and impact of carbon dioxide and how to reduce emissions on an individual, community and team basis. To find out more and book a place email carbonliteracytraining@canterbury.ac.uk
Sustainable food and drink
Join the reusable zero waste cup scheme to help reduce waste and once a month look out for the Refillable Van, your local mobile zero-waste shop.
Green spaces
We have a whole collection of Wilder Campus spaces on our Canterbury Campus, including a wellbeing garden tucked behind the Johnson building, a heritage jubilee orchard in front of Ramsey and Powell, and a heritage hop garden. We also have several raised bed allotments across the campuses where students and staff can grow flowers, fruit, herbs, and vegetables together.
Work placements
Immerse yourself in sustainability with a short-term or summer placement working with the University’s Sustainability Team, either through your modules or on your own initiative. From project work and branding development to campaign planning and more, there’s plenty to get involved in.
Academic support
If you or your tutor want to explore a sustainability project as part of your course, the Academy Team has a wealth of resources available for staff and students to use and are happy to discuss your ideas and how they can support you.
Students’ Union
Being socially and environmentally sustainable is a key strategic commitment for our Students’ Union and you'll see Union-led events across the year that touch on core sustainability values, including inclusivity, accessibility, reducing waste, upcycling and reusing resources, and celebrating diversity.
Taking something that I really enjoy and looking at how to make it sustainable has been a skill that I have worked hard at improving this year and I feel that working for the SGO has definitely helped me to do this.
AmyCounselling, Coaching and Mentoring Student and SGO Officer