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13/03/2026

The winner of the fourth and final week of the Wild UCL photography competition is…

“A whole wide world in miniature” by Sarah Sterlini (Project Officer, UCL200), taken in Gordon Square this week.

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This week we received a variety of beautiful photos which reminded us to look much closer at the natural world around us.

We also wanted to highlight:

1. “The Wild Soil Microbiome”, a microscope image from a soil sample taken in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, by Muskan Jain (MArch Bio-Integrated Design) .design

2. “Fox hanging out in the first floor Urban Forest” at Maple House, by Bella Vivat (Principal Research Fellow)

3. “Spring is coming” in the Japanese Garden by Marie Dorn (PDRA in Vaccine Bioprocessing)

4. “Summer lunch breaks” behind the MRC building back in August by Musa Hassan (BSc Statistics, Economics and Finance)

Thanks to everyone who entered the competition - and stay tuned for the announcement of the winner in the Wild London category next week! 💚

06/03/2026

The winner of wee 3 of the Wild UCL photography competition is…

“Common Lizard at MSSL” by Alice Breeveld (Research Fellow) - taken at the Millard Space Science Laboratoy back in October.

We thought it was a cool reminder of the wildlife across UCL’s many sites, including the MSSL in Surrey. Who knew UCL had lizards?

A voucher will be sent to you at the end of 28 Days of Sustainability 🎁

For our notable mentions this week, we also liked this photo of a seagull from Nick Bieber ( , IoA Library Assistant, reminding us that even inside UCL buildings, wildlife is all around us!

We also wanted to shout out these nice photos of green spaces on campus:

“All the colours of the rainbow in bloom”, Brunswick Square, by Sarah Lawson (Head of Queen Square Library)

“Sun between the trees”, outside Gordon Square, by Abigail May Surin (BSc Sustainable Built Environments, Energy and Resources)

“Brutalism vs blooms”, IOE, Core A Level 5, by Anna Boccassini (Web Content Manager)

04/03/2026

The weather is improving - what better time to get some fresh air? 😎

Join us this Sunday for a Deep Time Walk and walk the 4600 million years of Earth’s history. You’ll join an immersive learning experience diving into geology, ecology, paleoclimatology and much more.

Along the walk, facilitators share stories, scientific insights, and moments for reflection to explore how life, climate, and planetary systems have co-evolved.

Open to both students and staff, the session provides something rarely found in seminars or lectures - space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect.

Join us at Regents Park this Sunday 12:30-15:30 ☀️

Full details and link to register available on our website via the link in our bio 🔗

27/02/2026

The winner of week 2 of the Wild UCL photography competition is…

“Fox Crossing” by Erin Minnott (Laws LLB) - outside the UCL Darwin lecture theatre near Gower St, taken just before the Christmas break.

A voucher will be sent to you at the end of 28 Days of Sustainability 🎁

We loved the way the fox is moving purposefully around campus, reminding us that even in central London, animals are going about their business.

We are receiving so many great submissions, that we have decided to also give a shoutout to some notable mentions each week. There were lots of great submissions reminding us of the approach of spring with flowers blooming and animals roaming.

1. “By the water” by Judith Wong (Communicatons Officer)

2. “Devouring student leftover wotsits” by Helena Wong (Chemistry Teaching Laboratories Services Manager)

3. “Delicate but Determined” by Muh. Nashrurrokhman (MSc Biomedical Sciences) .nashr

23/02/2026

Ready to feel more confident talking about climate change?🌏

Join our Student Training: Climate Communication 101 workshop and learn how to turn your passion for sustainability into clear, impactful conversations.

Whether you’re speaking with friends, presenting in class, or engaging your wider community, this session will give you practical tools to communicate climate issues in a way that connects, inspires, and drives action.

Let’s build the skills to shape meaningful climate conversations together.🌱💚

Read more via link in bio!

09/01/2026

Welcome back, UCL! 🌿✨

Ready to jump back in to the new term? 28 Days of Sustainability is returning from 16 February to 16 March - and we need your help!

Got an event idea brewing? 💡 Whether it’s a talk, walk or a workshop, submit a proposal to host your own event and be part of a month of sustainability action and learning across campus. 💚

Anyone can host an event! Got questions or would like to discuss your ideas? Contact us at [email protected]

Read more via link in bio 🔗

16/12/2025

28 Days of Sustainability is back! 🌍✨

From 16 Feb -16 March 2026, we’re celebrating sustainability through action, learning and community across UCL - and we’d love you to get involved.

Got an idea for a talk, workshop, swap shop, nature walk, skills session or anything in between? 💡
Submit your event proposal and help shape the month-long celebration. Anyone can host an event. The deadline for submission is 5 pm on Friday, 30th January 2026.

Read more and submit your proposal via link in bio!✨

08/12/2025

Join us for “Futures Workshop: Shared Horizon” and explore what a better future could look like – and what it would actually take to get there. Now open to all students!

Expect interactive activities, big-picture thinking and practical tools you can use to shape fairer, more sustainable futures in your studies, careers and communities. 💡🌍

📍 Room 706, 25 Gordon Street
🔗 Sign up via the link in our bio

02/12/2025

🎄 Switch Off to Make a Difference this Christmas! 🎄 
 
UCL students and staff – pledge to switch off and help UCL save over 100 tonnes of carbon! That’s equivalent to planting 1,700 trees* – just with a simple flick of a switch.  
  
Pledge today for a chance to win our Sustainable Christmas Bundle, packed with goodies for a sustainable start to the new year!  🎁 🎉  
 
The hall or department with the most pledges will also win a cash prize.  
  
Get involved:  
  
1. Pledge via the form linked in our bio by December 23rd.  
2. Check out our resources in our bio and complete our Switch Off checklist!  
3. Like this post and comment what you will be switching off!  
 
*This is based on the amount saved last year.

25/11/2025

Refresh your wardrobe sustainably this winter – gear up for the colder months by trading unworn pieces for cosy layers and festive favourites.❄️

How it works:

Bring your preloved clothing – up to 8 good-quality items

Browse and select – spot something you like? It’s yours to take home!

Loyalty card – didn’t find the right piece this time? No problem. Pick up a loyalty card, come back to a future swap, and try again.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 3rd December 2025
🕙 Time: 09:30–16:00 (drop in anytime)
📍 Location: UCL Phineas Bar

🔗 Register via link in bio.

Discover preloved treasures, reduce waste, and embrace sustainable fashion.

07/11/2025

Refresh your wardrobe sustainably - swap what you no longer wear and give your clothes a second life.✨

How it Works:

1. Bring Your Preloved Clothing: Maximum 8 items in decent quality

2.Browse and Select: Find something you like? It’s yours to take home!

3.Loyalty Card: Didn’t find your perfect item this time?

No worries! Grab a loyalty card, return to a future event and find something new.

📅 Date: Friday, November 14th, 2025
🕙 Time: 09:30 AM – 17:00 (Drop in anytime)
📍 Location: UCL Student Centre

🔗 Register via link in bio.

Discover preloved treasures, reduce waste, and embrace sustainable fashion.

06/11/2025

🌍 Your UCL Student Sustainability Induction is now available to all students!

Created in partnership with the IOE and Students’ Union UCL, the new induction will help you discover how UCL is tackling global challenges and how you can make a difference every day.

It only takes 30 minutes to complete and helps you gain sustainability knowledge, boost your impact, and enhance your CV with skills that employers value.

Tap the link in bio to get started and join a more sustainable UCL. 💚

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The UCL Sustainability Team

Sustainable UCL pushes forward the university’s key sustainability commitments. Working with the UCL community to positively effect change through our research and teaching while creating a sustainable campus.

UCL has divested from fossil fuels, and is committed to 100% zero carbon buildings, sustainable education for all students and staff and 1.5 football pitches of additional biodiverse space by 2024.

As climate change, resource depletion and biodiversity loss become critical, UCL knows that to change the future, we must show that change is possible. And we’re inviting everyone to play their part, because when you make a change today, you change what’s possible tomorrow.

This page is a hub for all students and staff to find community, resources and events that empower you to make #changepossible.