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Be a leader in sustainability

Take action, build solutions, and join others to help shape a more sustainable future at Bath and beyond.

Together, we have the power to make a lasting difference at Bath. Over 60% of students frequently think about climate change. We hear you and that’s why we’re taking decisive action and making opportunities available for you to be a leader for change. By taking action, you can inspire others to get involved and accelerate our positive impact.

Be the change

You’re part of a wider movement of change and your voice has the power to make a difference. Get involved in a range of initiatives designed for students and become the leader you wish to be.

Use your voice

As a student, your voice is a powerful tool in influencing and supporting the direction the University moves in.


Explore different opportunities to have your say by:

  • taking part in local sustainability consultations and workshops
  • submitting a statement of issue to be considered at the SU Summit
  • sharing your opinion in the annual sustainability survey (look out for it in November), hear how students priorities help shape sustainability at bath
  • talking to your lecturers, housemates, and family to inspire collective action

Make change happen with your SU

Join forces with like-minded people to amplify your impact and build lasting connections.


Join a sustainably-minded SU society

From direct climate action to integrating sustainability practices into their group, find the perfect fit on the SU sustainability webpage.

Volunteer with V team

Make a positive change in your community by joining the student volunteering group committed to social and environmental action.

Become an SU Sustainability rep

Represent the student voice and help drive sustainability progress across the SU and the University.

Create your own solution


If you have an idea to help deliver sustainable solutions, we want to help you make it happen.

By leading a project, you can:

  • contribute to the student experience of your peers
  • develop skills in leadership, project management, and communication
  • gain a co-curricular example to reference in future job applications

Lead a Student Change Project

Push for meaningful change at Bath by creating a change project connected to sustainability. Funding and staff guidance is available to support you.

Apply to the Sustainable Projects Fund

You could receive up to £1,000 from the Sustainable Projects Fund for a project to help the University meet its sustainability goals.

Join forces with the Sustainability team

Share your project ideas, data, or results with the Sustainability team. We'd love to hear what you've been up to.

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Get involved in One Young World Bath


Engage with systemic global issues and join the powerful platform of young leaders working towards a better world. One Young World is a global community of young people leading change for a fair, sustainable future for all. Bath holds an annual forum which brings the key themes from international conversations back to our community. You can join the interdisciplinary student committee in bringing this to life.

Learn more about One Young World
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Become a Climate Champion

Engage and support students across the University to take action and embed sustainability in their daily habits.


This is a recruited and paid opportunity for up to eight students per year to make a real difference at Bath and gain experience across different areas of sustainability, by creating and developing initiatives, events, and campaigns.

Applications for this role will open in Semester Two. For more information, please contact sustainability@bath.ac.uk

Bea standing in front of a Climate Action poster
‘'How to Save Money and the Planet' is a guide to help students lead a more climate-conscious lifestyle.’
Beatrice Clementel MSc International Development, Social Justice and Sustainability

Contact us

If you have any questions about sustainability at Bath, get in touch.