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The University of St Andrews Sustainability page is here to provide you with sustainability related news, developments and events taking place at the University.

14/07/2026

Take 2 minutes to give feedback on St AndReuse! Survey link in bio 🔗 https://forms.gle/7DdrvuVPHg3ndBMT7

Our intern Sumi has analysed the results so far - we found the most donated items are clothes, but the most in demand are kitchen and household / books and stationary!

We want to take this information on to make sure St AndReuse works best for our participants going forward, improving the circular and sharing economy of St Andrews🤗

👉 Make sure you don’t miss out on the next BIG GIVEAWAY this Freshers Week, Monday 7 September 11am - 3pm!

30/03/2026

Fill out this short form https://forms.office.com/e/5ghK5vcHdm to help us complete the Fairtrade University audit on 29th and 30th April.

Great opportunity to meet like-minded students, learn how the audit process works, and add to your CV!

Fill out by Monday 13 April 💚🖤🩵

23/03/2026

Summer sustainability internships out NOW! Which of these four roles can you see yourself doing?

If you’re a second year (or 3rd year on a 5-year degree), you could carry out paid work with us over June!

We are offering roles for:
• Fairtrade University Review
• Biodiversity - Pollinator Monitoring
• Circular Economy/Reuse Mapping
• Halls Catering Sustainability Research

Apply by Sunday 12 April on the Careers Centre website (https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/careers/internships/st-andrews-internship-programme/summer-internship-scheme/) 🧡 we look forward to reading your applications!!

18/03/2026

You don’t want to miss out on all the incredible Sustainability Week events TOMORROW, Thursday 19 March, in Upper and Lower College Hall!

The Master of United College, our Sustainability lead, Profesor Ineke de Moortel will start off the day with a short introductory message.

There are further posts with more information about many of these talks/workshops. Check the University Events page for full details (link in bio).

Thursday is also the launch of Biodiversity Awareness Day - see .literacy for more details.

See you there! 🫶

13/03/2026

The University’s Week of Sustainability will run from Monday 16 to Sunday 22 March 2026 across the estate and beyond. Find out more and consider joining the diverse events and activities happening on each day.

Highlights include a keynote from Prof Jim Skea, chair of IPCC, on Monday 16 March, and the St Andrews Prize for the Environment final on Tuesday 17 March.

Check the University’s Events calendar for full programme details, including bookable and drop-in sessions. You can find the link in our bio.

Staff, students, and the wider community can engage with sustainability through guided walks, specialist talks, panel discussions, workshops, lectures, exhibitions, and more. We look forward to seeing you throughout the week!

10/03/2026

💥WEEK 4 (of 5) for the Halls Energy Competition!!💥

DRAFP staying in the lead this week - well done! As our largest hall, these are great savings🫡

Still time to Do 5 Things to reduce your carbon thumbprint before the Halls Energy Awards on Friday 20 March🏆

(reminder - this leaderboard shows each hall’s usage to compared to last year, so you’re being compared to yourselves, not each other)

06/03/2026

Here’s how our first Walk with Nature went back in February!

We took a mindful stroll along the Kinness Burn, and noticed so much, from the sound of rain droplets to mysterious mushrooms. It was a refreshing reconnection with nature on our doorstep!

Thanks to all who came along and keep an eye out for the next🚶‍♀️🐦‍⬛

03/03/2026

Independent Learning Week is here!! Don’t forget to follow these steps to reduce energy if you’re away 📉⚡️

Swipe to see the leaderboard for Week 3 of the HALLS ENERGY COMPETITION 🙌 halls are levelling out, and DRAFP has managed to rise to the top!

Let’s see if we can improve these savings rates over the break! ✊

26/02/2026

Join Green Shores this March to help with digging and planting for saltmarsh restoration! Please see the flyers attached for more information, and contact [email protected] to sign up for a session.

Sessions will run 9:30am-1pm:
Tuesday 3 & Wednesday 4 March - Tayport Common
Tuesday 10, Wednesday 11 March - Eden North Shore
Tuesday 17, Wednesday 18, Thursday 19 March - Eden South Shore

There are a few wellies and waterproofs to borrow for the session if you need, so please include that (and your size – S/M/L waterproof / UK shoe size) in your sign-up email for them to be brought along for you on the day.

24/02/2026

WEEK 2 LEADERBOARD of the Inter-Hall Energy Competition 2026💡

Gannochy/Sallies continue their lead!! Mcintosh have also moved up 3 places, well done! Let’s keep saving electricity💪

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