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Sustainable student life

There are many ways to live more sustainably in your everyday student life. Below we share links and give a few tips and inspiration.

 

 

Sustainable travel

How we travel affects the climate and small changes in our daily life can make a difference. And Lund is a great city to bike or walk in! Also - did you know that Lund is only 50 minutes with train from Copenhagen in Denmark?

  • Lund is easily accessible by train from several European destinations. Via Copenhagen the city is connected to the rest of Europe with great railway services.
  • There are cheap bus/coach services from a number of cities in Europe with direct lines to Malmö and Lund.
  • Cycling is an easy and great way to get around and experience Lund. You can rent a bike for a few hours or several days.

Lund University - Visit Lund University with train, bus and ferry

Rent a bike

 

Tips for a sustainable daily life

Small changes in your everyday life can add up to a more sustainable lifestyle. Consider adopting some of the habits below to make a positive difference. These tips are for inspiration only – focus on what's right and manageable for you.

Lund University - Tips for a sustainable student life

Swedish National Food Agency website

The Swedish Waste Management website

Pantamera.nu

 

Be the change - lead a sustainable life

Do you want to play an active role in sustainability issues? Getting involved with a sustainability-focused student organisation or other initiative is a great way to do so.

As a student, there are many ways to get involved in different aspects of sustainability and live a more sustainable student life. Join (or start) a student organisation focused on sustainability, attend events and find out what you can do as an individual.

Student associations involved in sustainability

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency website

The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation website

News and events

Lund University climbs in global ranking, wins sustainability award

Lund University has risen to 75th place in the prestigious annual QS ranking. The University has also received the QS Sustainability Champions Award.

Read the full news article

Green travel - Lund university Podcast

Lund University International Podcast | Green travel: Belgium to Sweden by bike (transistor.fm)

Sustainability Week 2025

The Sustainability week serves as a platform for bringing together ideas, cross-disciplinary collaborations, raising public awareness and for inspiring sustainable change. The next Sustainability Week will be held 5-10 of May, 2025.

www.sustainability.lu.se/sustainabilityweek/student

 

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