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Twelve teams involved with Green Impact, a sustainable accreditation scheme open to staff from all departments, were awarded participation, bronze, silver or gold awards. 

The University’s first labs to get involved with LEAF, a sustainable labs accreditation scheme, were also celebrated – with six labs in total receiving a bronze LEAF award.

Ceremony highlights included the presentation of the University’s Special Awards, recognising individuals and teams making a significant sustainable difference to the University and the wider community. The Special Award winners were: 

• Sustainability Hero: Katy Downton (GSA) - for their achievements as a Sustainability Champion for GSA
• Community Action: Michelle Rimmington (FASS), Susan Keirle (EFCS) and Amy Woods (EFCS) - for encouraging reuse of unwanted items, setting up partnerships with local schools and charities
• Environmental Improvement: Hannah Davies and Catherine Finnegan (Vet School) - for developing a veterinary module, encouraging students to act sustainably in the workforce
• Innovation for Engagement: Vet School Sustainability Working Group - for rolling out sustainable practices, encouraging staff and students to join the working group
• Student Leadership: Cemsu Senyurt (MSc Sustainable Development) - for increasing student awareness and involvement in sustainability initiatives

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Thanks to our suppliers Bidfood, Circuit, Simply Fresh and Bright Horizons for sponsoring this year’s awards.