Environmentalists
Are you concerned about climate change? Do you want to spread awareness of global environmental challenges? Perhaps you're keen to drive practical solutions that address the need for sustainability and clean energy, and tackle pollution. At Loughborough University, you won't be alone.
Staff and students across our science and engineering disciplines are involved in projects looking to solve these urgent, vitally important issues. But, as you'll see from the stories below, action on climate change and sustainability is happening in possibly unexpected areas too! At Loughborough, you'll find like-minded students who are just as passionate as you about making a difference.
What subject is right for you?
Courses in Geography are ideal for students looking to understand the physical and social processes affecting our rapidly changing planet. Students in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, and other STEM disciplines can consider the ways science and engineering can tackle some of these profound changes. Students of design can explore the design of products that improve efficiency and use fewer resources.
Creative Arts students can find new, creative ways of presenting environmental issues. Mathematicians and Computer Scientists can use their skills to effectively model environmental impacts.
Whatever subject you decide to study, there are plenty of opportunities to pursue your passion for environmentalism at Loughborough University. Loughborough Students' Union societies are a great way to meet like-minded students and get involved!