Get involved

At St Andrews we are committed to sustainability throughout our operations and are continuously working to reduce our environmental impact.

There are several ways you can get involved in the collective effort to fulfil the University’s environmental goals, as well as individually implement sustainable and ethical practices in your daily life.

Support sustainability initiatives within the University:

Student representatives

Students can get involved by becoming sustainability representatives for their academic school or hall of residence.

School sustainability representatives are selected at the beginning of Martinmas semester. The representatives work with the Environment team, the Environmental Sustainability Board, and the Students’ Association Environmental Subcommittee to promote sustainability at their academic School.

Undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students can apply for the position, which runs for one academic year. Contact the Environment team at environment@st-andrews.ac.uk if you are interested in the role. 

Hall Environment representatives work with sustainability in our student halls of residence. They lead the halls by:

  • campaigning for the reuse of items and clothes
  • supporting energy efficient behaviour
  • engaging sustainable choices through events and social media

Both undergraduate and postgraduate students can apply for the position, which runs for one academic year. Contact your hall committee or email environment@st-andrews.ac.uk if you are interested in the role.

Volunteer with external community groups

  • Support St Andrews Environmental Network, a local environmental charity, and get involved with projects such as St Andrews Beach Wheelchairs (info@standrewsenvironmental.org)
  • Take part in practical conservation activities with Fife Coast and Countryside Trust (ask.us@fifecountryside.co.uk)
  • Join your local Scottish Wildlife Trust group and volunteer at wildlife conservation events
  • Volunteer at Nature Scot Tentsmuir Forest, the national nature reserve known for its diverse forest, Morton Lochs and fantastic dune systems
  • Take part in 2050 Climate Group, the Young Leaders Development Programme for 18 to 35 year-olds, or volunteer to run the Scottish Government initiative

Start your own project

If you have an idea for a project relating to the environment or sustainability and would like support or involvement, please reach out to the Environment team at environment@standrews.ac.uk.

Take action

Other ways to get involved in sustainability at the University of St Andrews:

For more information on how you can get involved with and make a difference to our sustainability goals, email the Environment tam at environment@st-andrews.ac.uk.