Risk and Resilience Case Studies | UK Universities Climate Network

University of West London: Building energy resilience in a changing climate

Mar 3, 2023

To build energy resilience, the University of West London has invested in natural low-emission heating and ventilation systems as energy sources while also improving biodiversity on campus. Image: Solar-PVT installation on the roof of the Ealing Campus, University of...

University of Strathclyde: Climate ready Clyde – why city and region collaboration for climate resilience works

Mar 3, 2023

The University of Strathclyde is a member of Climate Ready Clyde, a cross-sector initiative that aims to enable climate adaptation for the Glasgow City Region, and which has helped the university itself to develop resilience planning for its campus and beyond. Image:...

Oxford Brookes University: Resilient student halls

Mar 3, 2023

In November 2021, Oxford Brookes University received planning permission to redevelop the Clive Booth Student Village – an existing student accommodation site. This redevelopment will increase resilience to higher temperatures and heatwaves, flooding and potential...

Newcastle University: Addressing flood risk through city-university collaborations

Mar 3, 2023

Driven by significant disruption from flooding, Newcastle University implemented sustainable drainage systems and green infrastructure across its campus. Image: Swale and other green infrastructure at the National Green Infrastructure Facility facility on the Helix...

Loughborough University: Building resilience to flood risk

Mar 3, 2023

Floods caused by heavy rainfall and streams overflowing occasionally impact Loughborough University campus and the frequency and severity of these floods are expected to increase because of climate change. To build resilience to this current and growing risk,...