Students for Sustainability funded projects announced

_{Students pictured above, left to right: Hannah Murray, Kendra Paleczny, Patrick Elliott, Katelyn Haubert, Darren Mc Donald, Erin Hoare, Emily Lawless Greene.}

We are delighted to announce the seven successful student-led projects selected in the first round of UCD’s Students for Sustainability awards.

Supported by the Higher Education Authority’s performance funding and UCD Students'​ Union, this initiative empowers students and student societies to lead impactful sustainability projects aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

From participatory food system mapping and sustainable fashion events to creative campaigns on biodiversity, climate awareness and the circular economy (more details below) each project received up to €1,000 to drive positive change on campus and beyond.

These initiatives are a testament to the leadership, creativity and commitment of UCD students in shaping a more sustainable future. Congratulations to all! 

𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰
Celebrating slow fashion and the SDGs with student-designed, upcycled outfits and a sustainable market at UCD.

𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 
Connecting students with fashion and circular economy experts during UCD’s first Sustainable Fashion Week.

𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 
Bringing students and staff together to map out and improve sustainable food behaviours on campus.

𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐬 2025 
Monthly, student-led events to ease climate anxiety and empower climate action through food, fun and connection.

𝐕𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧  
Animal themed photo contest to promote biodiversity and environmental sustainability.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 
UCD’s circular economy in action - collecting and redistributing student essentials to reduce waste and support newcomers.

𝐌𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃á𝐢𝐥 / 𝐂𝐎𝐏 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 
Engaging students in climate policy with a live debate and campus-wide campaign during the global COP conference.