Positive Change Week 2026

Students sat around a laptop - laughing and talking

Monday 2 - Friday 6 March 2026

Positive Change Week is the University’s biggest celebration of diversity, sustainability and positive impact. This year, the week ran from Monday 2 March – Friday 6 March 2026 and featured an exciting programme of events led by staff and students, celebrating our diverse community and showcasing positive change at our campuses and beyond!

Positive Change Week is focused on the theme of sustainability, with each of our events linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals; showcasing our commitment to addressing global challenges.

Sustainability in Research Forum

On 3 March 2026, Dr Seth Robinson and the Wellcome Trust Reimaging Research Practices Team, are hosting an interdisciplinary forum on Sustainability in Research across Lancaster University.

By the end of the day, you will leave with a renewed sense of incorporating environmental sustainability in research and a network of cross-departmental connections to support sustainable practices in research.

Book your free place on the event webpage.

Rewild Campus

Help us care for our campus woodlands by taking part in an important woodland management conservation activity focused on tackling invasive Rhododendron by creating space for future replanting and natural regeneration.

Book your free place:

Wednesday 4 March 12-2pm

Wednesday 4 March 4-6pm

Events

Discover the events and sustainable projects that took place during Positive Change Week 2026.

Students shopping in ReStore — ReStore "Fill a bag" event

Sustainable fashion lovers and vintage enthusiasts were invited to sift through a treasure trove of donated clothing at ReStore Lancaster, all in support of St John’s Hospice. For one special after‑hours event, ReStore opened its doors to allow visitors to fill a bag with as many pre‑loved items as they could find, raising funds while giving garments a new lease of life.

Students watching a screen — People and Oceans event

On 3 March 2026, the People and the Ocean Knowledge and Action Hub (Pentland Centre),hosted an event that celebrates our local community and caring for the coastal and marine environment. The event also screened the film "A Future Archive”, the result of a community-led filmmaking workshop exploring Morecambe though local people’s attachments to its heritage and views about its future as a former seaside resort and touristic attraction.

Books at the book exchange — Library events

The Library hosted a range of events for Positive Change Week including a book exchange event, where people could rehome or swap any pre-loved books.

Other activities...

In addition to the many events, there were other activities helping to create Positive Change around campus.

Foodbank collection

Thank you to the Lancaster University Conferences and Events team, who hosted a foodbank collection for Morecambe Bay Foodbank.

Sustainability masterclass for businesses

The Pentland Centre for Sustainability in Business ran a Transforming Tomorrow Masterclass with Dr Paul Young on Wednesday 4 March, designed for businesses in NW England to gain insights and understanding on key sustainability topics from leading professionals.

Library collection

Lancaster University Library have curated a selection of sustainability books and resources for Global Positive Change Week and these were displayed in the library foyer during the week.

Positive Change Week captures the spirit of Lancaster University’s commitment to shaping a more sustainable future. It’s inspiring to see our students and staff working together to turn bold ideas into real-world impact. The creativity and determination remind us that meaningful change begins within our own community.

A quote from Professor Simon Guy - Pro-Vice-Chancellor Global (Digital, International and Sustainability)

Previous years

Find out more about some of the activities that have taken place in previous years.

COP26 Week

Learn more about our COP26 at Lancaster Festival where we brought together leading voices on climate change issues.
COP27 Week

Learn more about what we did to celebrate COP27 - and the research and insight from our world-leading academic experts.
Positive Change Week 2023

Learn more about our Positive Change Week 2023, a week of celebrating positive impact and sustainability on campus.
Positive Change Week 2025

Discover the events and sustainable projects that took place during Positive Change Week 2025.