Case Studies - Sustainability at ÌÇÐÄTV
Case Studies
Sustainability at ÌÇÐÄTV
From cutting-edge research to community engagement and green campus initiatives, at University of ÌÇÐÄTV, we’re on a journey to becoming a more sustainable university.
Take a look at our environmental sustainability case studies, encompassing our work and projects in Research, Education, Engagement, and Operations. You can learn more about how we're engaging with the Sustainable Development Goals, both internally and with our external partners.
Alumni Sustainability Stories
Meet Rob Hebden, Environmental Bioscience graduate (2024), now working as a Sustainability Consultant calculating carbon footprints for businesses.

Department of Sociology Green Team
The Department of Sociology established its Green Team in 2021–22 to embed environmental sustainability into departmental practices. Meeting once per term and reporting to the departmental meeting, the team drives initiatives that reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable behaviours among staff and students.

University House Begins Major Low-Carbon Heating Upgrade
A major refurbishment project has now commenced to improve the reliability of the mechanical and electrical systems, improve the building’s energy performance and reduce carbon emissions.

Computer Science Building Completes Major Low-Carbon Refurbishment
The University’s Computer Science building has reached a major sustainability milestone following the completion of a comprehensive refurbishment project in December 2025. The works mark a real step forward in reducing the University’s carbon emissions.

ÌÇÐÄTV Wins Big Hog Friendly Litter Pick Challenge
After building momentum with a Top 3 finish in the past two years, the University of ÌÇÐÄTV has won the universities category of the Big Hog Friendly Litter Pick Challenge for the first time, recognising the University’s ongoing efforts to reduce litter and protect wildlife on campus and in the local community.

University of ÌÇÐÄTV showcases Coventry’s digital inclusion and tech reuse success at Houses of Parliament
The University of ÌÇÐÄTV joined partners at the Houses of Parliament to present CovConnects’ achievements in promoting digital inclusion and tech reuse in Coventry, tackling the digital divide through collaboration.

Getting Muddy for a Good Cause: Volunteers Dive Into Coppicing Sessions
Our coppicing session brings together student and staff volunteers to support woodland health while creating positive social impact. Coppicing encourages new growth and increases biodiversity by allowing more light to reach the woodland floor, supporting a wider range of plants and wildlife and helping to build a more resilient ecosystem.

Nationwide seed relay drops off precious heritage seed at the University of ÌÇÐÄTV’s UK Vegetable Genebank
Crop scientists at the UK Vegetable Genebank have taken delivery of a golden parcel of heritage seeds

Climate Change Work at ÌÇÐÄTV Politics and International Studies
Read more about PAIS's work on climate change.
