Student and Staff Engagement in Sustainability

As the academic year came to a close and students moved out of halls, we invited the Roehampton community to donate unwanted items at Monte Hall (Froebel College, next to the Union Bar). The aim was to reduce waste and support fellow students and the wider community by giving pre-loved clothes, kitchenware, books, and household supplies a second life.

This collaborative initiative between the Students’ Union and the Sustainability Team saw generous contributions sorted and redistributed through several meaningful channels:

• The SU Community Pantry, which provides free essential items to students facing cost-of-living pressures
• The Dress for Success scheme via the Student Futures team, offering interview-appropriate clothing to support graduate employability
• British Heart Foundation collection points, helping raise funds through reuse
• Remaining items were listed on the Freegle app, where they were made available to local community members

Thank you to everyone who donated – your contributions helped reduce waste and supported others!

As a partner in this event, the University of Roehampton helped bring together students from across London to showcase research and projects focused on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's). Read more about Roehampton's involvement here.

This event was run in collaboration with Apleona, our campus facilities partner, and brought together staff and students to take action for a cleaner environment. Together, volunteers collected over 50kg of waste from across campus and the surrounding area.

To help engage and incentivise participation, we offer free hot drinks to all volunteers as a small thank you for their time and effort. We aim to run at least one of these collaborative litter picks each year to encourage shared responsibility and community pride in our environment.

Founded in memory of a Roehampton law professor, these student-led, interdisciplinary workshops use craft-based learning to explore sustainability themes like fast fashion, single-use materials, and microplastics. They promote reflection, leadership, and action through creative, hands-on sessions linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The workshops have been running throughout the 2024/25 academic year, continuing to engage students across disciplines in meaningful, skills-based sustainability learning.

Read about the workshops in more detail on our Education for Sustainability section.

A flagship week of sustainability-focused events attended by hundreds across the university and led by the Student's Union.

Green Week Highlights

Green Week was a huge success, bringing together students and staff for hands-on activities and reflective moments that centered sustainability and well-being.

• Wild Walk – 4 students participated in a guided nature walk, appreciating the beauty of our local environment.
• Mindfulness Session – A well-attended session with 10 students, emphasizing the importance of mental well-being and nature connection.
• Green Fair – A resounding success with 200 attendees, engaging with eco-friendly organisations and sustainable businesses.
• Litter Picking – A dedicated group of 8 individuals contributed to a cleaner campus.
• Slow Ink Workshop – 55 students explored eco-friendly art practices, showcasing creativity and sustainability.
• Green Week Finale – A fantastic close to the week, with 50 students coming together to celebrate our collective efforts.

Green Week Finale Event at London Wetlands Centre