Thank you for taking the time to log your summer walks and upload your 'grow your own' photos.

Would you like to volunteer in activities that support biodiversity?

The Greenspace Student Environment Group (GSEG) brings together Durham University students from all colleges to share ideas, influence University policy and decisions and lead sustainability projects.

What if the economy was designed to help both people and the planet thrive?

Thank you to Jaclyn F for uploading their craft photos to the My Greenspace app.

We're delighted to share that Durham University has been shortlisted in two categories at the 2026 UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards.

Over 68,000 people across the UK counted their plastic waste for one week, revealing the true scale of our plastic problem. Together, they recorded more than 1.5 million pieces of plastic.

Would you like to volunteer in activities that support biodiversity? Read the Wear Rivers Trust newsletter to find out more how you can get involved.

Whether you're a seasoned cyclist, daily commuter, local resident or student, or just getting back on a bike, we invite you to join the Cycle September workplace challenge.

Take our Wave water quiz and find out.

Registration is now open for Energy Day 2026: Safe and Sound – Energy Security, Innovation and Communities. Join DEI on Thursday 5 November 2026 at the historic Redhills Miners' Hall, Durham, for a day of thought-provoking discussions, research showcases and networking focused on one of the defining challenges of our time: energy security.

Make sure your choices love people and planet too! This National Banana Lovers Day, we’re celebrating the sweet side of ethical shopping.