Environmental & Sustainability Welcome to the University of Derby Environmental and Sustainability community 🌳 2025/26 quadruple award winners! We are community for anyone with an interest in the environment and sustainability, regardless of your course. We provide an opportunity and space for members to interact with the environment, sustainable practices, and likeminded individuals! We have lots of exciting events and socials planned for the 26/27 year with EnSus, including: 🏞️ walks 🍻 quizzes 🦔 conservation activities 🚗 trips To name a few! We will be keeping our website and Instagram updated with any upcoming events and dates throughout the year, so give us a follow to make sure you do not miss out! Core Values As a community, we have adopted the values in the form of LEAF 🍃, as shown below: Learning the importance of protecting the environment Engaging with our members and the local community Adopting better sustainable practices Friendly group of likeminded individuals Why should I join EnSus? Our society offers many benefits, including: Connecting with nature through walks and conservation activities Contributing to making positive changes around campus Expanding your environmental and sustainability knowledge through educational activities Meeting and socialising with like-minded individuals Opportunity to improve your skillset And much more, all for a membership fee of £5 for the entire year! Whatever your interests, there is something for everyone at EnSus! Awards 🥇 2025/26 New Community of the Year 🥇 2025/26 Event of the Year 🥇 2025/26 Charitable Champions 🏆 2025/26 Gold Recognition Award Fundraising Last academic year we have raised money for Days for Girls and The Elm Foundation, in the form of a Bake Sale and 10km fundraising walk. Upcoming events Sustainability Board Games Evening - Members-Only Join us as we host a joyous evening, playing board games which are centered around sustainability! 🗓️ Tuesday 3 November ⏰ 5:30pm - 7:30pm 📍Vault, UoD Library, Ked Rd, DE22 1GB Sober Social - Members-Only Join us as we host a fun sober social, where we will play mini golf & have desserts! 🗓️ Wednesday 11 November ⏰ 6:30pm until late 📍Meeting Location: Entrance of Adventure paradise Golf, Derbion Winter Walk - Collaboration with Hiking - Members-Only Join us as we walk to/from Bakewell via Chatsworth, with the opportunity to visit the Christmas Market after the walk! 🗓️ Saturday 14 November ⏰ 8:25am start time 📍Meeting location: Derby Bus Station Wildlife Orchard Creation - Members-Only/UoD Staff Join us as we create a wildlife orchard on Kedleston Road campus! 🗓️ Wednesday 18 November ⏰ 3pm until 5pm 📍Meeting location: Main Buildling Entrance, Kedleston Road, DE22 1GB Sustainable Festive Crafts - Collaboration with Craft - Members-Only Join us as we get into the festive spirit by making sustainable crafts! 🗓️ Thursday 19 November ⏰ 4pm until 7pm 📍FG204, One Friar Gate Building, Derby Contact us! If you have any questions regarding any of these events, would like to see us include any particular events, or have any other questions, please contact us on either our Instagram (uod__es) or our email (environment.soc@derbyunion.co.uk) - we are more than happy to talk!