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January 15, 2024
The first Responsible Futures support afternoon of 2023/24 on ESD and Positive Outcomes for Students
January 1, 2024
Read Will's reflections on his time at COP28 as one of the UK Department for Education's Youth Focal Points for Sustainability and Climate Change.
December 20, 2023
The 2023 Green Impact for Health programme has been a massive success! Congratulations to all practices for their hard work this year. We conferred 39 Bronze, 32 Silver, 17 Gold, and 4 Platinum awards
Jodie and Will, the Department for Education's Youth Focal Points for Sustainability and Climate Change (SCC), share their thoughts on Department's progress.
December 13, 2023
Hear about the international initiative for a global fossil fuel phase-out and just transition that SOS-UK is proud to endorse.
December 12, 2023
We supported young people in advocating for more ambitious climate education policies at COP28. We watch with trepidation the remaining hours of COP with mixed emotions and reflections.
The annual SDG Teach In which will be back in March 2024, taking place throughout the entire month!
December 1, 2023
SOS-UK partnered with LinkedIn to deliver a session about ‘making the most of LinkedIn for your green jobs search’.
November 28, 2023
Are you a university student or staff wanting to take action on university pensions funding fossil fuels? Read on to find out more about how the UK's largest pension fund funds fossil fuels.
November 24, 2023
Support the goals of your Green Plan by taking part in our staff-centred workplace learning programme
November 22, 2023
Read about Wilding Schools first in person assembly!
November 16, 2023
Meet the Universities joining Green Impact for the academic year 2023-24.
November 10, 2023
Read about Invest for Change's latest campaign win at Glasgow Caledonian University
November 1, 2023
Find out more about what our student staff do in their roles and how the experience has supported their development.
October 30, 2023
We know energy bills can be a big worry for students as winter approaches. So, get smart with a smart meter this smart meter awareness week.
October 24, 2023
We are currently seeking universities to take part in our SHAPE Sustainability Impact Projects initiative, an applied learning opportunity for students from the arts, humanities and social sciences.
October 11, 2023
Reflections on new research on students and their perceptions of their access to nature by Fiona Day from The Mammal Society
October 5, 2023
SOS-UK announces the appointment of Dr Hazel Norman as its new Chair of trustees!
September 29, 2023
Announcing our 2023-24 Responsible Futures host partnerships
September 18, 2023
With new staff and over 60 interested schools, the CAPs team have had a busy start to the new academic year! Find out what they’ve been up to.
Learn more about joining Green Impact Students' Union 23/24
September 6, 2023
A comparison of how Teach the Future campaign asks differ between the nations to progress climate education best in the local context
September 5, 2023
New research with higher education students on their relationship with and views on alcohol and drugs
August 31, 2023
Participation in Green Impact Students' Unions (GISU) showcases how students’ unions (SUs) are actively leading sustainability initiatives in 2023.
One of the UW GI projects this year has focused on nature connectedness in secondary educators.
August 29, 2023
Dr Rhiannon Thompson, from Imperial College London's School of Public Health and the 'Climate Cares' team, reflects on SOS-UK's latest research into students' feelings on climate change
August 16, 2023
Youth worldwide join the Mock Education Ministers Summit to raise ambition for quality climate education.
August 15, 2023
What an honour it's been to make sure students' Homes are Fit for Study! SOS UK partnered with students across the UK to address the challenging parts of the housing & energy crises!
August 8, 2023
Wilding Schools is a project under the broader Green Schools Revolution (GSR) programme. It empowers school pupils to take a leading role in greening their schools and addressing climate change.
We look back at Green Impact's achievements over the last 15 years and our partnership with IEMA
Key findings from new research exploring student views on careers and the fossil fuel industry
August 4, 2023
Youth are gathering online for the Mock Education Ministers Summit to raise ambition for quality climate action
August 1, 2023
The New to Nature trainees helping to wild our UK schools
July 20, 2023
Find out more about our new CAPs project from the students leading on it!
July 18, 2023
Read about the latest Invest for Change win, with Royal Holloway University committing to a suite of new ethical investment measures following a sustained Invest for Change campaign this year.
July 13, 2023
Our student-led sustainability campaign in university residences, empowers volunteers to drive sustainability and make a lasting impact.
July 11, 2023
E-waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world. Follow our tips to avoid adding to it!
July 3, 2023
SOS-UK Trustee Emma De Saram reflects on climate justice and inclusion following a panel discussion at the EAUC annual conference (adapted from LinkedIn)
June 28, 2023
New research on student views on ethical investments and university financial decisions
June 7, 2023
Since October 2022, SOS-UK and the University of Hull have been working together to support students and staff to co-create approaches to embedding sustainability in their disciplines.
June 2, 2023
We have some news about our SOS-UK Trustees.
May 31, 2023
Volunteers’ Week 2023 is 1st-7th June and is an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering in their communities.
May 4, 2023
Sign-ups for 2023 launched: Speeding up diversity and inclusion in environmental charities.
April 28, 2023
A healthy smile shouldn’t cost the Earth: Our popular Green Impact programme has expanded further into primary health care with the launch of a national programme for dental practices.
April 25, 2023
Poor housing should not be a ‘rite of passage’ that anyone has to go through, and we have seen that students’ experience of housing has worsened over the past few years.
April 19, 2023
The second Responsible Futures support afternoon of the 2022-23 academic year took place on 23rd March. The 3-hour session explored ESD and Employability.
April 6, 2023
Hedgehogs are now on the Red List of threatened species in the UK. Save the date to donate to our HogBox campaign and give children the opportunity to save a species.
April 5, 2023
A guide from an international student about how to be more sustainable when moving to the UK.
March 14, 2023
Over three quarters of participants told us it’s important for children and young people to be prepared for climate change issues at school.
March 10, 2023
Students at Northgate High School are making great progress developing a tree nursery and orchard
March 8, 2023
The Learning Academy is designed to support our work in enabling more students to be learning and leading for sustainability.
March 3, 2023
Read about how SOS-UK is helping wildlife and how you can get involved to support the wildlife around you.
February 9, 2023
Our UNESCO-award winning Green Impact programme runs in universities, students' unions, healthcare, research institutes, local councils and cultural heritage.
January 26, 2023
Teach the Future volunteers visited parliament to host a drop-in briefing for MPs as our Climate Education Bill was being presented in parliament.
January 19, 2023
The 1.5 Degrees alternative league table, created by young people from Mock COP, is a global worst ranking of the top universities; assessing how badly they're preparing graduates for a 1.5C future.
December 22, 2022
The first support afternoon of the 2022-23 academic year took place on 6th December .The 3-hour session explored partnership working for education for sustainable development(ESD).
December 21, 2022
Read about How Farming Can Cool The Planet, a new project aimed at uniting young people to highlight the need for equal access to sustainable, nutritious and affordable food.
December 13, 2022
A cheerful round-up of the Homes fit for study year
The RACE Report campaign reveals that just 7% of those working in the environmental charity sector identify as people of colour or ethnically minoritised groups, compared with a 14% nationally
December 9, 2022
Students and young people worldwide are leading responses to the climate and ecological crisis, yet they are receiving little funding to support this.
November 24, 2022
Teach the Future has launched 'Curriculum for a Changing Climate: track changes review of the national curriculum for England'
November 18, 2022
At COP27 we had a focus on meaningful youth presence, voice, and leadership through decision making, as well as advocating for climate education and implementation of the Mock COP treaty.
November 15, 2022
A short 'call to action' film highlighting the effects of the climate crisis on education
November 1, 2022
Last week we attended the Local Conference of Youth UK in Manchester. Jodie, a campaigner with Teach the Future and Mock COP delivered a speech about taking climate action as a young person.
October 31, 2022
Six Mock COP Campaign Coordinators and three SOS-UK core staff are attending COP27
October 7, 2022
The new Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund project at SOS-UK
September 20, 2022
We're taking part in a 7,767km non-stop relay from Glasgow, Scotland (Host of COP26) to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt (Host of COP27).
September 16, 2022
After this scorcher of a summer, the new term is finally here, meaning it’s the perfect time to reflect on the achievements of the Green Influencers in the last academic year.
September 5, 2022
The Mock COP team have lots exciting plans for the coming months which we have been busy getting underway.
September 1, 2022
SOS-UK delivers Invest for Change ethical investment campaign training to elected student officers across the country
July 13, 2022
Our unique online toolkit software is getting an upgrade
June 15, 2022
Students supported to reduce home energy costs through peer-to-peer audits.
June 13, 2022
How sustainable are they?
May 10, 2022
Meet some of SOS-UK’s newest team members and read about their experience of joining our growing team.
April 11, 2022
Power for People is campaigning for the Local Electricity Bill to be made law, which would unblock community renewable energy in the UK. Read about Yasmin's experience as an intern there.
April 6, 2022
Students are particularly affected by the cost of living crisis as they have lower-incomes, limited experience of renting and often live in poorly maintained, draughty properties.
April 5, 2022
New research shows that despite recent initiatives, people of colour remain underrepresented in the environment sector
March 31, 2022
Join us online on 8th June 2022 for our annual Student, Drug and Alcohol Conference to explore the issues surrounding alcohol and drug use in students.
The Drug & Alcohol Impact Pilot - 18 months in, what have we learnt?
March 28, 2022
Read about Glasgow School of Art's "Meat is Methane" project brief - an excellent example of Education for Sustainable Development.
March 22, 2022
We’re pleased to announce that Royal Holloway, University of London and Royal Holloway Students’ Union have received NUS Alcohol Impact accreditation. This reflects the dedication and commitment of bo
March 21, 2022
Everywhere you look companies are making statements on environmental and social justice issues - but where is the action? How can we use AGMs to push for change?
March 16, 2022
Our For Good platform is supporting People and Planet’s Fossil Free Careers Campaign by adopting an Ethical Careers Policy. Read more about why we’re doing this!
March 2, 2022
The Field Studies Council are offering discounts for SOS-UK student networks on their practical biodiversity training
February 18, 2022
Learn more about our new workshop, Decolonising, Decarbonising and Democratising education, and why these processes are crucial in realising climate justice.
February 15, 2022
Read a summary of two key research studies on student views and opinions on climate change and COP26, carried out before and after COP26
February 14, 2022
Help us by sharing your stories of switching banks for climate!
January 26, 2022
Teachers & students call for reform as MPs vote on Climate Education Bill
January 19, 2022
Join our event to find out about sustainable mobility
January 14, 2022
Young people globally have been lobbying their governments for greater climate ambition.
January 4, 2022
In November 2021, we conducted a survey on student opinions on spiking in the UK. Read about our key findings and conclusions.
December 8, 2021
Read our response to the government's 10-year drug strategy "From Harm to Hope"
December 2, 2021
In October 2021, we took on seven new members of staff at SOS-UK, growing our passionate team. Read how some of them found their first month working at SOS-UK...
November 30, 2021
Staff from SOS-UK who attended COP26 share their experience
November 16, 2021
Despite what it seems, drinking alcohol is only a small part of student life, find out ways to build relationships without the hangover.
November 15, 2021
We've just published our new partnerships policy - find out who we will and won't work with, and why.
November 10, 2021
Sometimes it just takes an idea, and the drive to get started, to create something which can benefit a small community in a big way. Learn about Beetbox a food coop at the University of Kent.
November 8, 2021
10 leading universities, alongside 16 charitable foundations, are today launching a declaration calling for minimum climate standards from their investment managers.
November 3, 2021
A smart meter could help alleviate worries about energy costs. We have microgrants of up to £50 each available to support your ideas to share the benefits of smart meters with your friends!
October 27, 2021
The British Academy and SOS-UK have just launched the collaborative ‘SHAPE Sustainability Impact Projects’ with six institutions across the UK.
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