Students are invited to take part in Sustainability Week 2026 – a week-long programme of events, discussions and practical workshops designed to inspire action and engagement across the University.
Taking place from 23-27 February, during the final week of Feel Good February, the Sustainability Team, in partnership with the Liverpool Guild of Students, will host a series of activities celebrating progress made over the past year. The week also marks 12 months since the launch of the University’s Sustainability Strategy, alongside the release of the new Sustainability Strategy Progress Report.
A key highlight is the Sustainability Fair on Thursday, 26 February at the Liverpool Guild of Students, bringing together University teams, student groups and external organisations to share ideas, showcase initiatives and explore ways to get involved both on and off campus.
Key events you won’t want to miss
Pitch for the Planet: A SUEZ Dragons’ Den Challenge – Wednesday, 25 February, 11am-3pm, Sherrington Building
Students are invited to take part in a Dragons’ Den-style sustainability challenge delivered by SUEZ, a global leader in waste management and resource recovery. Working in teams, you’ll tackle a real-world sustainability issue by designing a creative behaviour-change campaign with a hypothetical £200,000 budget, before pitching your ideas to a panel of industry professionals. The session offers insight into careers in the sustainability sector, the chance to network with professionals including Dr Adam Read MBE, Chief Sustainability Officer at SUEZ UK, and an opportunity to build valuable employability skills such as teamwork, creativity and communication. No prior experience is required, just curiosity and a willingness to get involved. Participants will receive a digital certificate and a Liverpool Advantage Award in Sustainability. Apply via Handshake.
Sustainability Fair – Thursday, 26 February, 11am-3pm, Stanley Theatre, Liverpool Guild of Students
Explore over 30 stalls and meet researchers, professional services staff, student groups, and external partners showcasing sustainability research, projects and initiatives across topics including low carbon food, digital sustainability, net-zero innovation, ethical procurement, climate action and biodiversity. With hands-on activities, networking opportunities, and student led initiatives, this is an opportunity to discover how research, innovation, and collaboration are driving sustainable change at the University, and to discover the ways to get involved in projects that are making a real impact. See the full list of participants here. Drop in session, pre-booking not required.
Other highlights include:
- The Spine Building Guided Tour – discover one of the world’s healthiest buildings and its sustainable design features. Book now
- Energy Centre Guided Tour – go behind the scenes at the University’s Energy Centre to learn about how campus energy systems work toward net-zero goals. Book now
- Materials Innovation Factory Guided Tours – explore cutting-edge research on sustainable materials and innovation. Book tour one. Book tour two.
- Plant Pot Painting and Herb Planting – relax with a creative, eco-friendly activity.
- Writing Nature Workshop – explore sustainability through creative writing.
- Wall-E Film Screening and Mindfulness – a fun film and wellbeing session at the Victoria Gallery & Museum.
- Gardening with the Guild: Green Wall Revamp – help green up campus spaces.
- Repair-a-thon – bring items to fix and learn new skills.
- Sustainable Halls Helsby Hill Walk – a scenic, student only sustainable outing.
- T-shirt Tote Bag Printing Workshop – make your own reusable bag!
Visit the dedicated Sustainability Week webpages for the full programme of events and activities.
We look forward to welcoming the University community to Sustainability Week 2026!
For any queries regarding Sustainability Week, please contact sustainability@liverpool.ac.uk.