"Regarded as one of the most attractive [campuses] in the country"

"The main 330-acre University Park Campus is set around a lake with extensive greenery, and is regarded as one of the most attractive in the country"
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The University of Nottingham is committed to environmental excellence.  This can be seen in:

• the award-winning environment and design practices on our campuses
• our research and course provision
• the opportunities for students to get greener through the Students' Union
• our environmental affiliations
• the value the University places on its  Environmental Strategy

Campuses and gardens

2010 Green Flag Award winner eight years running 

University Park Campus  is widely acknowledged for its stunning grounds and gardens and is regarded as one of the most attractive in the country.  The 330 acre site is one of the largest in the UK and has won many awards for its  landscaping and grounds management.

• In 2010 it won the Civic Trust Green Flag Award for parks and open spaces for the eighth year running
• Other recent awards include the Nottingham in Bloom Garden Competition  and the Royal Horticultural Society's 'Britain's' Best Flower Bed'

Numerous awards for green design

Opened in 1999, Jubilee Campus is built on a former industrial site and has become an award-winning campus for its environmentally-friendly nature.

In addition to its beautifully landscaped grounds, lakes and wealth of urban wildlife, it utilises a number of technologies that promote sustainability and houses award-winning architecture at the forefront sustainable design.

• Further information on The University of Nottingham campuses
• Take a look at our campus videos and gallery
• Watch a podcast about the University's award-winning grounds manager and gardens

Research and learning

Learning to be green

The Centre for the Environment pools expertise from seven schools and 23 centres and institutes, providing a focus to develop inter-disciplinary approaches to environmental teaching and research. 

We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses that address environmental issues across a number of disciplines, including architecture, business, engineering, geography, history and law. Please see the undergraduate and postgraduate prospectuses for further information.

Encouraging environmental awareness 

The University's Students' Union encourages students to become more ethically and environmentally aware in a variety of ways:

• Environment and Social Justice Committee ─ plans projects and events and offers support to a number of societies that advocate conservation, animal ethics and human rights
• Allot Soc ─ runs the allotment scheme on University Park
• Student Volunteer Centre ─ offers opportunities with a variety of ecological and conservation projects

Sustainable practices

Recycling

We are working to significantly reduce the amount of waste we produce and have several onsite recycling centres.  We have increased the number of on-street mixed recycling bins across our campuses and recycle a number of waste items, from cans, tins, paper, glass and plastic, to mobile phones, fluorescent tubes, computer hardware and ink cartridges.

Further information on waste and recycling at The University of Nottingham.

Transport

The University actively encourages sustainable forms of transport. 

Bus services

We provide free Hopper Bus services between our three campuses and all campuses have excellent public transport connectivity. Further information about bus services around and to the University.

Cycling

The University is criss-crossed with cycle paths and has secure cycle parking on all campuses.  There are also good cycle path networks across the county. It also runs the following cycle schemes for students.

• Ucycle ─ the student bike hire scheme which also offers free cycling skills training
• Bike to Work ─ enables employees to hire a bike and equipment for a period of twelve months, after which he University may transfer ownership to the employee

Further information on transport and travel in and around Nottinghamshire.

Environmental affiliations

The University aims to ensure continual improvements to its environmental performance and is involved with the following organisations and initiatives:

• Corporate member of Business in the Community
• Member of the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges
• affiliations with Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
• involved with Higher Education ─ Environmental Performance Improvement 
• participant in the Universities that Count project

Find out further information on environmental sustainabilty  at the University and listen to our environment podcasts.