Short online courses - Partnering for the Planet

Explore our range of free short online courses, some of which are offered in partnership with the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS).

We also deliver a number of undergraduate and postgraduate courses with a particular focus on climate and sustainability.

Planet Partners: Tackling the Climate Crisis Together

Investigate the impact of climate change, the research being done to tackle it, and what you can do to take meaningful action.

Using Systems Thinking to Tackle the Climate and Biodiversity Crisis

Discover how switching to a systems mindset could help overcome the global environmental challenges we face today.

Come Rain or Shine: Understanding the Weather

Understand and explore the physical processes behind the weather.

Teaching Climate and Sustainability in Primary Schools: An Outdoor Learning Approach

Build your confidence teaching climate and sustainability outdoors and develop ideas to implement in your school.

Climate Intelligence: Using Climate Data to Improve Business Decision-Making

Build climate resilience in your business as you learn how climate intelligence helps make decisions that mitigate risks.

Explore How Farmers Produce Food Sustainably

Gain an understanding of sustainable food production and the challenges that farmers face to offer a sustainable food supply.

From Waste to Value: How to Tackle Food Waste

Discover the causes and impact of food waste, and learn how you can tackle it on a personal, community, and national level.

Innovation in Arable Farming: Technologies for Sustainable Farming Systems

Explore how innovative, digital technologies can help achieve sustainable intensification of arable farming systems.

Trust in Our Food: Understanding Food Supply Systems

Find out more about food supply systems, safety, sustainability, nutrition, and food quality.

Understanding Food Labels

Learn how to interpret food labels so you can make informed food choices and buy food that supports your health and wellbeing.

We're green in all sorts of ways

1st in the People & Planet University League 2023/24

The Times and Sunday Times, Good University Guide 2025, Sustainable University of the Year

Queen's Anniversary Prize for climate research and action

Winner of Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability Leadership, London Higher Award 2024

Winner of Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership