☀️We’re taking a summer break! Ahead of the YESI Fellows launch in early September, we’ll be running a series of posts showcasing the amazing real-world impacts and outputs of our past YESI Fellows projects. We'll return rejuvenated in September. Until then, we wish you a restful summer. #Unwind

Meet our incoming YESI Director, Professor Bob Doherty! Starting Friday 1 January 2027, Bob will bring his extensive experience in sustainable food systems to lead our next chapter at the University of York. Explore his vision: buff.ly/TBxTOTn #YESIFellows #SustainableFood

Explore cutting-edge discoveries across diverse faculties and network with colleagues. Join the University of York on Wednesday 15 July 2026 for our public Research Unlocked event. 🔗 buff.ly/dYOLpq1 #Research #PublicEngagement

Can art help us build better relations with wildlife? 🎨 Join us on Thursday 16 July 2026 at the University of York to see creative work from 3 UK artists that promote pro-environmental learning. Sign up here, in-person only, food will be served 🔗 buff.ly/IJ93s7b #CreativeArts #Biodiversity

Digital adoption drives up electronic waste in tourism. Join us on Thursday 16 July 2026 at the University of York to explore regulatory barriers and support a circular economy. Still time to sign-up to join us in-person or online 🔗 buff.ly/3dUo5IR #EWaste #Sustainability

We are delighted to announce that Bob Doherty will become Director of YESI from Friday 1 January 2027. ✨️ Professor Lindsay Stringer will extend her excellent leadership until then to ensure a smooth transition for our community. #EnvironmentalSustainability

How does digital tech impact tourism waste? Join Professor Reshma Sucheran at the University of York on Thursday 16 July 2026 to examine e-waste policy barriers in the UK + South Africa. Sign up for YESI International Fellows seminar Online + in-person 🔗 buff.ly/3dUo5IR #CircularEconomy

Want the latest environmental sustainability updates delivered straight to your inbox? 📫️ Sign up for the YESI newsletter to stay connected with our community and discover how we build relationships across vital research themes 🔗 buff.ly/n3XQDGr #SustainabilityNews

What can Costa Rica teach us about living with wildlife? Join Dr Ronit Amit at the University of York on Thursday 9 July 2026 to explore human-wildlife coexistence and fair conservation. YESI International Fellows seminar Online + in-person 🔗 buff.ly/VBWcXH5 #HumanWildlifeCoexistence

How do we successfully coexist with wildlife? Join Dr Ronit Amit on Thursday 9 July for a seminar exploring human-wildlife coexistence, drawing on 20+ years of jaguar conservation in Costa Rica. Free to attend online or at Campus West. Book here: buff.ly/x0tA1b0

Can art transform how we share space with wildlife?🎨 Join us Thursday 16 July 2026 @york.ac.uk to see how our Fellows bridge science + art to build better relationships with nature. Free entry, light supper included! buff.ly/71dnCRz @artatyork.bsky.social @school-of-act.bsky.social

How can data-driven gaming improve climate policy? Join us tomorrow at 12pm at the Sustainability Clinic, Campus West, for TerraRisk—an immersive "serious game" simulating real-world environmental governance and climate adaptation planning. Free and open to all! buff.ly/3pypC2U

Rapid urban growth demands smarter climate solutions. Join YESI International Fellow Dr Muhammad Nasar-u-Minallah today at 1pm, 16 June, to discover how urban green spaces build climate resilience and protect public health. Hybrid at Campus West + online. Book: buff.ly/EyPUAYh

Can you win an election whilst saving the planet? 🌍️ Come along to the University of York on Tuesday 16 June 2026 to play Pralay, a brilliant political strategy board game exploring climate trade-offs and human politics. Sign up here: buff.ly/7HGyci1 #ClimatePolitics

How do Japanese businesses navigate frequent natural hazards? Hear from Prof Kazuhiro Manabe on Thursday 11 June 2026 at a YESI Fellows seminar at the University of York.

How did cities handle historic water crises? 💦 Learn global lessons at our screening of 'A Water History of Hong Kong' at the University of York on Thursday 28 May 2026m, 5.30 - 7 pm. This film explores environmental change + urbanisation, followed by a Q&A with the film makers. buff.ly/hEz9jCD

New funding for engineering research. The @raeng.org.uk is offering Research Fellowships to support future leaders. Awards up to £800k over 5 years. More info:

📢 Calling all @york.ac.uk researchers working on any are of sustainability. Want to collaborate? Join the YESI Community Directory to connect with other researchers. We bridge gaps between departments to drive real-world impact through relationship building. Sign up here:

Film: ‘A Water History of Hong Kong’. Thursday 28 May 2026 at University of York. Explore urbanisation and water emergencies. Register here: buff.ly/VJx0GT8

Join our Environment, Climate and Health theme workshop on Monday 18 May 2026 exploring the links between history and modern health research. How does the past shape our response to infectious diseases? Register here by 12 May: buff.ly/QKL319V #PublicHealth #HealthHistory #YESI

Internal vacancy: We are appointing a new Director for YESI at the University of York. Help us deliver world-class collaborative research on environmental sustainability. Apply by 11 May 2026: buff.ly/p3UL7dN #SustainabilityResearch #UoYJobs #YESI

How can board games drive conservation? Join Matt and Zara at the University of York on Thursday 7 May 2026 to discuss their game, Kavango, and its impact on biodiversity. Register here: buff.ly/jcYtghY #PlayForNature #Sustainability

The Involvement@York Always Open Fund supports participatory research and public engagement. 🤝 Apply for flexible grants (for researchers at the University of York) to develop your research ideas. Launching 28 April: buff.ly/lEfbNtA

Insightful seminar from Edita Magileviciute on research in Cabo Verde. 🌊 🌿 The session explored how NGOs can use pragmatic, "outside the box" thinking to ensure local communities and participants gain as much value from projects as the researchers do. Read about the project: buff.ly/tMrRWs7

Join our workshop exploring the relationship between environment and health. 🩺 We are bringing together historians and scientists to discuss disease control and climate change. Register here by 12 May, for the workshop on 18 May: buff.ly/QKL319V

The vibes at Play for the Planet: Play Harder are absolutely immaculate. 🎮🔥 So many brilliant game designers + players in one space today. It’s basically a massive brainstorm for how to save the world while leveling up. If you aren't here, you're missing out! 🌍✨ #PlayfullLearning #Games

Join us for Play for Nature. 🐘 🦒 🦓 Discover how the Kavango board game is supporting conservation and changing the narrative around environmental advocacy. Thursday 7 May 2026, 10am to 11am, Sustainabilty Clinic, University of York. Sign up here: buff.ly/zHUGMjN

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Will you save the planet or dive deeper into collapse? 🎲 Join Play for the Planet for Time to Land facilitated experience, will you turn human civilization back on a sustainable track or dive even deeper towards social + environmental collapse? Mon 27 April 2026, register here: buff.ly/afv00SP

Marine biologist Edita Magileviciute joins us next week to discuss community-led conservation in Cabo Verde. Focus on seaweed valorisation and the blue economy. 🌊 🌍️ Refreshments will be served! Register here: www.york.ac.uk/yesi/events/...