Student engagement
The University is committed to empowering its student community to take sustainable action and make an impact, whilst developing key graduate skills needed to thrive. Find out how you can get involved with sustainability at Surrey.
Expand your knowledge
- Inductions: learn more about sustainability at the University (including our strategy, policies and opportunities) through our ‘Welcome to Sustainable Surrey’ video - shown at all Welcome Back and Course Inductions at the start of each term.
- Discover Sustainability: broaden your sustainability knowledge with our free online ‘Discover Sustainability’ mini-module.
- Sustainability Futures Award: take your learning to the next level and become a sustainability leader through our Sustainability Futures Award.
Develop your skills
- Volunteering: build practical employability and sustainability skills by volunteering with the University’s Sustainability Team. Register your interest.
- Sustainability Mark: take sustainable action with your club or society and receive a Sustainability Mark award recognising your positive impact. Find out more.
- Run a project: get support and funding from the University’s Sustainability Team to make your sustainable project come to life. Previous projects have included community fridges, beach cleans and tree planting. Got an idea? Get in touch.
Get involved
- Join a sustainable society: from Action for the Climate and Environment to the Horticulture society, there’s a sustainable society for you! Head to the Surrey Students’ Union to join.
- Sustainability Week: enjoy a week of sustainable activity and events across the University. View the 2026 schedule.
- Sustainability Assembly: have your say on the University’s sustainability journey through our termly Sustainability Assemblies, open to all staff and all students.
Upcoming events
We don’t currently have any upcoming events. Check back soon for further announcements.
Sustainability in the curriculum
The University of Surrey not only provides world-class sustainable teaching and research opportunities, but is also committed to embedding sustainability into all curriculums.