Two groups of students walking around the campus, 3 on left side and 4 the right.

SustainNET is Edge Hill University’s network dedicated to fostering a sustainable future, both on campus and throughout our region. Founded in February 2020, we bring together passionate individuals who seek to advance the sustainability agenda, both on campus and in our region on four interconnected fronts:

  • Research: Conducting impactful sustainability research across disciplines.
  • Education: Integrating sustainability into curriculum and lifelong learning.
  • Student Engagement: Empowering students to become sustainability leaders.
  • Local Community: Collaborating with regional stakeholders for a sustainable region.

Our main aims are to:

  • Champion Edge Hill’s sustainability leadership, guided by the United Nations 17 Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs – https://sdgs.un.org).
  • Foster collaborative research that tackles critical sustainability challenges at EHU.
  • Through education equip students with the knowledge and skills to create a sustainable future.
  • Position Edge Hill University as a national and international hub for sustainability expertise.
  • Drive regional sustainability through strong partnerships and community engagement.

SustainNET grew out of the ‘Sustainability in the Region’ event in 2019 which sparked collaboration between the University and local sustainability organisations. More information about our local partner stakeholders can be found at the Partners webpage.

At the University, SustainNET is a cross-campus venture with representation from Biology, Business, Computer Science, Creative Arts, Education, Geography and Geology, Medicine/Health/Social Care, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sport and Physical Activity, Centre for Learning and Teaching, Careers, Corporate Communications, Facilities Management, Human Resources, International Office, IT Services, Learning Services, Student Services, and the Students Union.

SustainNET’s strength lies in its diverse membership, spanning academic departments, support services, and student-facing initiatives across Edge Hill University, the full list can be found on our Members webpage.

Join SustainNET! Whether you’re a student, faculty member, or community partner, we welcome your participation. Email Prof Christopher Dent. Learn more about our upcoming events and projects and have a look at our Events page.