Sustainability and social value

Environmental sustainability matters. And not only because it matters to our current and future students, but because our University, as a civic anchor institution, has a responsibility as a guardian of its own and the wider physical environment.

Sustainability and social value commitments were at the heart of The Catalyst project and were embodied throughout the entire project from construction to community outreach.

Here you can find out more about the sustainability pledges made (and fulfilled) as part of the project.

Learn more about wider sustainability projects and initiatives and our Sustainability strategy.

in the UK for Quality Education

Sustainable Development Goal 4, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

Top 5 for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2025

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021

for Facilities

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Four Star Rating

QS Star Ratings 2021