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Official launch of the £1.3m National Lottery funded project to lead a major new community-driven climate initiative aimed at embedding sustainability in some of the city’s most deprived neighbourhoods. The three-year scheme, called Leicester Environmental Action and Future (LEAF), will bring together five grassroots organisations working with diverse communities across the city.

When and where: 12pm, SDG Impact Hub, HH 2.05, Monday, 10 November

How to get involved: Email dmusdg@dmu.ac.uk to confirm a place and for more details

The official launch and call for nominations for the SDG Awards Night in early December. The categories this year have been revamped with the success of the SDG Fellows in mind and there will also be an announcement of a similar scheme for ºÚÁÏÍø students.

When and where: Online, Tuesday, 11 November

How to get involved: Email dmusdg@dmu.ac.uk for more details and to book a place at the event

A free sustainability campus tour open to staff and students. The 45-minute tour will aim to highlight some of the hidden or overlooked initiatives on campus addressing sustainability and reducing the university’s carbon footprint. The tours will include information about the renewable energy technologies on campus, sustainable food projects, greener travel, and facts about the sustainable construction used in our buildings.

When and where: 1pm, meet at the SDG Impact Hub, HH 2.05 on Tuesday 11 November.

How to get involved: Email sustainability@dmu.ac.uk to confirm your place on the tour

Are you interested in learning more about sustainable finance and investment? Then drop in to the ºÚÁÏÍø Trading Floor, HU0.37. There will be leaflets and guides available for self-study, and we have two sessions where you can get an overview of shareholder activism, sustainability reporting, divestment strategies such as fossil fuel-free funds, and an introduction to Bloomberg certificates. There is no need to book – just turn up.

Overview – 11-11.30am

Supported drop-in – 11.30am-2pm

All ºÚÁÏÍø students and staff are welcome to drop-in at any time, to create a Bloomberg account, and to self-study towards Bloomberg certificates - Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals (BFF), and Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) – visit HU0.37 and read the for more information.

When and where: 11am-2pm, Hugh Aston 0.37, Wednesday, 12 November

How to get involved: Email dmusdg@dmu.ac.uk for more details

Staff and students are being challenged to come up with 30 ideas to improve sustainability at ºÚÁÏÍø to mark COP 30…and the best idea or set of ideas will win a £100 gift voucher. The 30 shortlisted ideas will then be presented to university authorities for evaluation before deciding whether they can be implemented across the campus.

When and where: 1pm, SDG Impact Hub, HH 2.05, Wednesday 12 November

How to get involved: Email dmusdg@dmu.ac.uk with any sustainability ideas.

Come along and develop your green fingers at ºÚÁÏÍø’s own allotment. Take part in planting activities to grow some winter vegetables. This event is open to all staff and students.

When and where: 2-4pm, ºÚÁÏÍø Allotment behind Queens Building on Wednesday 12 November.

How to get involved: Email sustainability@dmu.ac.uk to confirm your place on the tour.

Staff can have a free breakfast as a thank you for choosing a low-carbon, sustainable way to travel to work. Just bring along your ID card and proof that you cycled into ºÚÁÏÍø (cycling equipment such as your bike helmet, or a photo with your bike). The Sustainability Team will also be able to provide some useful information initiatives such as free cycling equipment, Dr Bikes and Learn to Ride a Bike lessons for beginners.

Where and when: 8am–11am, Food Village, Wednesday 12 November

How to get involved: No booking required - simply drop in on the day. Staff only. Bring ID and a piece of cycling equipment. Email sustainability@dmu.ac.uk for any further questions.

Professor Rachel Granger leads this seminar on why civic investment is pivotal to developing sustainable communities. Increasingly, it is referring to the imaginative models, through which local people are empowered to become primary investors and stakeholders in a city’s development plans. Launching a report What Works in Civic Investment, this event will explore the role of local people as primary investors in community municipal investments, community bonds, impact investing, and crowdfunding, which are revolutionising urban renewal programmes. 

When and where: 10am-1pm, SDG Impact Hub, HH 2.05, Thursday 13 November

How to get involved: or email bal.rio@dmu.ac.uk for more information.

This seminar will explore how digital innovation can drive transparency, circularity, and sustainability across product life cycles. The session will discuss the shift from linear to non-linear (circular) economies, highlight current challenges in sustainable supply chains, and introduce the concept and processes of the Digital Product Passport (DPP). Drawing on recent research and a real-world use, the talk will discuss DPP adoption and outline key strategies and future directions for sustainable industry transformation.

When and where: 1pm, SDG Impact Hub, HH 2.05, Thursday 13 November

How to get involved: Email bal.rio@dmu.ac.uk to register for the event and for more information

Students are invited to a FREE special movie night featuring The Lorax, the animated film inspired by Dr. Seuss’s timeless story about protecting the planet. This thought-provoking film explores key themes such as consumerism, responsibility, and the importance of protecting nature – the perfect watch in line with this year’s COP 30. Come along for an evening out with friends. Refreshments will be provided.

Where and when: 6pm-8pm, SDG Hub, Thursday 13 November

How to get involved: Book on via MyGateway Email sustainability@dmu.ac.uk for any further questions.

Hear about our environmental initiatives and how you can get involved while taking part in fun games with a sustainability theme. Meet new students and connect with those who share your interests. Also, there is free food ­– enjoy pizza while discovering how to help save the planet.

When and where: 6pm, SDG Impact Hub, HH 2.05 Monday 17 November.

How to get involved: Email sustainability@dmu.ac.uk to confirm your place.

How do faith and sustainability link? Join us for a talk with the ºÚÁÏÍø Imam, Imam Mohammed Laher and The Sustainability team. Explore the connection between the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) and Islamic values such as supporting, avoiding waste and building a strong sense of community across diverse backgrounds. Participate in fun activities such as seed sowing, pot painting and a range of board games! There will also be refreshments provided. All students are welcome.

Where and when: 1pm-2pm, Sharing Space Room 00.09 in Portland, Monday 17 November.

How to get involved: Book on via MyGateway Email sustainability@dmu.ac.uk for any further questions. 

A Picture of Poverty in Leicester - And What Can We Do About It? is a collaborative event exploring the widespread and complex issue of poverty in Leicester. ºÚÁÏÍø Engagement is working with Citizens Advice to present live data on poverty in the city, alongside personal stories and lived experiences from across sectors. The aim is to build a shared understanding of the challenges and to identify practical, collaborative actions we can take together.

The event supports ºÚÁÏÍø’s work SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, by focusing on how we can make Leicester more inclusive and resilient.

Where and when: 10am-3.15pm, Queen’s Building ºÚÁÏÍø, Tuesday, 18 November

How to get involved: and for more details.

This SDG 11 event is a student-led activity focused on urban sustainability involving all ºÚÁÏÍø’s partner universities around the world organised by TNE. This initiative encourages students to explore sustainability challenges in your city, share ideas, and collaborate with students across institutions. Work will be featured in a two-hour online session, celebrating youth voices and action for SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Where and when: 9am-11am on Teams, Wednesday, 19 November

How to get involved: Email dmusdg@dmu.ac.uk for an invitation and more details

Are you interested in learning more about sustainable finance and investment? Then drop in to the ºÚÁÏÍø Trading Floor, HU0.37. There will be leaflets and guides available for self-study, and we have two sessions where you can get an overview of shareholder activism, sustainability reporting, divestment strategies such as fossil fuel-free funds, and an introduction to Bloomberg certificates. There is no need to book – just turn up.

Overview – 11-11.30am

Supported drop-in – 11.30am-2pm

All ºÚÁÏÍø students and staff are welcome to drop-in at any time, to create a Bloomberg account, and to self-study towards Bloomberg certificates - Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals (BFF), and Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) – visit HU0.37 and read the for more information.

When and where: 11am-2pm, Hugh Aston 0.37, Wednesday, 19 November

How to get involved: Email dmusdg@dmu.ac.uk for more details

Also part of the ºÚÁÏÍø’s Research and Innovation Festival, this talk by Dr Mark Charlton will share the progress of the SDG 11 Policy Research Project which explored challenges and ideas for Leicester as a sustainable city with community groups, local authorities and researchers. The event will be an opportunity to come together, reconnect and to share an overview of the research findings and further development plans for 2025/26, including some new funded roles for researchers and students.

Where and when: 1pm, SDG Impact Hub, HH 2.05, Wednesday, 19 November

How to get involved: Email dmusdg@dmu.ac.uk to book a place at the event and for more details

ºÚÁÏÍø is the only higher education institution in the UK to be a global hub for sustainability. What does this mean and what should leaders and managers be aware of to ensure they meet the institutional requirements? Come along to find out what this means for you as a leader/manager and how you and your team can contribute to the SDGs; ºÚÁÏÍø’s strategic sustainability commitments and support ºÚÁÏÍø’s role as a global hub for SDG11: Sustainable cities and communities. This workshop is suitable for ALL categories of manager.

When and where: 10am, SDG Impact Hub, HH 2.05 on Wednesday 19 November

How to get involved: Places can be reserved through the My Development tile on The Hub

A free sustainability campus tour open to staff and students. The 45-minute tour will aim to highlight some of the hidden or overlooked initiatives on campus addressing sustainability and reducing the university’s carbon footprint. The tours will include information about the renewable energy technologies on campus, sustainable food projects, greener travel, and facts about the sustainable construction used in our buildings.

When and where: 1pm, meet at the SDG Impact Hub, HH 2.05 on Thursday 20 November.

How to get involved: Email sustainability@dmu.ac.uk to confirm your place on the tour.

An inspiring and creative event where students come together to turn waste into art is being staged by ºÚÁÏÍø Engagement and Trash to Art.

Using recycled materials, students will collaborate to craft a large-scale artwork that celebrates sustainability and creativity. The finished piece will be proudly displayed on campus, showcasing ºÚÁÏÍø’s commitment to sustainability through creative expression.

Where and when: 5pm -7pm, SDG Hub, Thursday 20 November 

How to get involved: Email engage@dmu.ac.uk to register for the event.

An event to celebrate all the work across ºÚÁÏÍø on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and mark one year since the launch of the SDG Fellows at the start of COP 29. Seven awards will be handed out for….

• The SDG Project of the Year (all SDGs – three categories of best student project; best staff project; best civic project).
• SDG 11 Project of the Year.
• SDG Fellow of the Year (three categories – professional services; teaching; researchers/knowledge exchange).

There is also a £100 gift voucher to be presented for the best idea to improve sustainability on campus from the 30 for 30 project.

Where and when: 5pm, SDG Impact Hub, Heritage House 2.05, on Friday, December 5

How to get involved: ·¡³¾²¹¾±±ôÌýdmusdg@dmu.ac.uk for an invitation, to send in your nominations and more details.