We are a university of change-makers, striving to create a better tomorrow. Sustainability has been, and always will be, our priority. It’s what we stand for, at the heart of what we do and how we do it. It’s also our guiding reason why.
A more sustainable future starts with us
Our campuses
We operate differently. From sustainable materials in construction, to innovation in clean energy and smart waste solutions, sustainability is a driving force behind how we develop and operate. Recycle, re-use and reduce are words we live by.
Our environment
UniSC is uniquely positioned to champion sustainability, operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. Today, our researchers tackle the world's key sustainability challenges head on and citizen science is paving new ways to collaborate with our communities to solve complex challenges.
Our community
At UniSC we promote sustainability and health and wellbeing as a way of living. Our aim? To create a better future for individuals, our community and our world.
We review and assess our alignment with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's). We've identified a number of goals of direct relevance and those that highlight the greatest opportunity for UniSC to have a positive contribution on the achievement of the goals.
Sustainability spotlight
What to expect from a La Niña summer
11 Sep 2024School’s out, the borders are re-opening and many of us are looking forward to hitting the road to visit friends and family, days at the beach and exploring the great outdoors – but is La Niña going to play nice?
How crowdshipping reduces the impacts of millions of deliveries
2 Aug 2024Is crowdshipping the the answer to reducing the environmental impact of millions of online shopping deliveries?
Global lessons across our largest ocean
7 Jun 2024UniSC research here and in the Galápagos is answering some of the world’s most pressing environmental issues, with a focus on rare and threatened marine life found at opposite ends of the ocean.