The University has adopted a Ten-Point Climate Action Plan, focused on delivering carbon neutrality on Scope 1/2 by 2030, and Scope 3 by 2045. The Plan covers work on the University’s estate, digital ...

At the University we are proud of our continuing record in giving people opportunities in higher education, especially where they might be the first in their family to have this chance. In 2021/22, ...

The University’s teaching and learning, research and knowledge transfer make major contributions to sustainable development in industry, innovation and infrastructure locally, nationally and globally.

The University of Huddersfield is a Living Wage Employer. The Living Wage is calculated according to the basic cost of living using the ‘Minimum Income Standard’ for the UK. The University was ...

The University of Huddersfield recognises the Huddersfield Students’ Union as representative of our students. Elected representation from the Student Union is engaged in the operation of the ...

The University is a major contributor to teaching and learning, research and knowledge exchange in health. In 2021/22, 1,771 graduates were in the health professions (28%), an increase from 2020/21 ...

The University is conscious of the impact of its use of water and takes responsible steps to engage with the issue. We measure and monitor our water use from the mains supply, and have moved to ...

The University of Huddersfield’s research includes some which is relevant to the maintenance of marine ecosystems and their biodiversity. For example, the longstanding tradition of work in geography ...

One of the institutions from which the University of Huddersfield is descended is the Huddersfield Female Educational Institute, created in 1846 and one of the pioneers of its kind. Even today, the ...

The University of Huddersfield spends c. £50m through Procurement Services each year, and makes a commitment to being exemplars of best practice when it comes to Sustainability and Corporate Social ...