Student Switch Off is a sustainability campaign running at the University of Nottingham which supports and encourages students to live sustainably, with a specific focus on saving energy and water, as well as recycling and reducing waste.

The halls that are taking part are: Ancaster, Beeston, Cavendish, Cripps, Derby, Florence Boot, Hugh Stewart, Lenton & Wortley, Lincoln, Melton, Newark, Nightingale, Rutland, Sherwood, Southwell and Willoughby. If you live in one of these halls you are automatically taking part in the competition but visit our get involved page to find out how you can volunteer and help your hall win!

If you are not currently living in your halls of residence, we still encourage you to get involved to take sustainability action wherever you are living! If you’re living in a private house at the moment, we have lots of information about energy use in the home to help you save money on your bills and keep warm.

Why does Student Switch Off exist?

Student Switch Off provides a platform for students to take personal action on the Climate Crisis.

• Halls of residence are energy & water intensive buildings
• Inefficient electricity, heat and water use all contribute to the Climate Crisis, with the majority of Europe’s energy coming from fossil fuels
• When bills are included in rent, we may not be as enticed to save
• Reducing energy & water waste is a great way to reduce negative environmental and social impact
• Reducing waste and recycling where possible also saves energy, resources and cuts CO₂ emissions
• Whilst these actions aren’t going to solve the whole problem, it’s a great place for individuals to start as it’s simple and seemingly small actions really can add up

What impact does the campaign have?

The campaign runs in universities across Europe and in the past 12 years we have…

Each and every small action contributes to our collective impact, so thanks for being part of Student Switch Off!

Find out more about how you can get involved! or follow us on social media to receive updates.