Sustainability Hub

A collaborative space for sustainability research, education and partnerships
Sustainability Hub
The Sustainability Hub provides a place for people to come together in a collaborative space for sustainability research, education and partnership working.
Situated in Kirkby Lodge , on the northern edge of our city-centre campus , it is the home of the Sustainable Earth Institute and Centre for Sustainable Futures .
The Hub welcomes students, staff, and partners to host group work, meetings, workshops and events.  It also supports the ongoing work of the University as leaders in sustainability across teaching and learning , research , and operations .

Spaces and facilities

The Sustainability Hub offers a range of spaces to accommodate meetings, group work, conferences and events. Equipped with a range of audio visual and web conferencing facilities, large screen displays and accessible kitchen and bathroom facilities.

Explore the Sustainability Hub

The Hub was recently refurbished to the highest environmental standards - with funding support from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).  It has been awarded SKA gold, the highest environmental assessment rating, supporting the University’s commitment to creating a sustainable campus .

Get involved

Research 

The Sustainable Earth Institute connects researchers with business, community groups and individuals to work together on solutions to global challenges. The Hub provides working spaces, meeting rooms, conference facilities and a living lab where collaboration and innovation can prosper. 
If you’re an academic, organisation or an individual working towards a sustainable future, connect with us at the Sustainable Earth Institute .
Students working with the Centre for Sustainable Futures on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Students working with the Centre for Sustainable Futures on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Education 

Ensuring Sustainability Education is at the heart of the student experience is the Centre for Sustainable Futures, a community of practice that extends across all faculties of the University.
For educators and students, the Hub is a place to progress the University’s work as a centre of excellence in sustainability teaching and learning. It offers an inspiring environment to take part in curriculum innovation initiatives, to run workshops or host events.
Learn more and get involved at the Centre for Sustainable Futures . 

Partnerships 

The Sustainability Hub is a place where businesses, social enterprises and community groups can mix with researchers and students to exchange knowledge, collaborate and form partnerships around sustainability goals. 
The Sustainability Hub: Low Carbon Devon project is currently supporting Devon-based SMEs to access research, business support, and engage with the University of Plymouth around the low-carbon agenda. The project is supported by an investment from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). 
Working group at the Sustainability Hub

Past events at the Sustainability Hub

  • Plymouth Energy Community – Unlocking Renewable Heat Workshop
    2 October 2019  

  • Devon Community Energy Network
    6 October 2019

  • Plymouth Tree Partnership – Trees and Climate Change
    13 November 2019

  • PMCP – Industrial Solutions Event – Renewable Energy
    20 November 2019

  • Devon County Council - Devon Net Zero Carbon Taskforce – Thematic Hearing
    3 December
    Watch event here 

  • Sustainability Hub Launch
    10 December 2019

  • Devon County Council - Devon Net Zero Carbon Taskforce – Thematic Hearing
    11 December 2019
    Watch event here

  • Plymouth Radical Cinema – Before the Flood
    14 January 2020

  • Plymouth Tree Partnership
    15 January 2020

  •  Plymouth Energy Community
    7 February 2020
  • World Sustainable Procurement Day
    21 March 2022

European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

The University of Plymouth is proud to be supported by the European Regional Development Fund. As one stream of funding under the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme 2014–2020, the ERDF focuses on smart, sustainable and inclusive growth.
The main priorities involve contributions to research and innovation, supporting and promoting small and medium size enterprises (SMEs), and the creation of a low carbon economy.
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) logo
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