About this Event
Welcome to the Strathclyde Sustainability Symposium 2026!
This year's Symposium will be hosted from 12pm in The Great Hall, and will include a welcome address by the Principal, as well as a Keynote by Laura Anderson (AKA @LessWasteLaura, Award winning climate activist, environmental scientist, and ethical influencer) and several student-lead sessions.
The in-person event will be held at The Barony Hall, a historic venue perfect for sparking conversations and sharing ideas. Lunch will be provided beforehand, and refreshments available throughout.
Student Sustainability Festival
The Student Sustainability Festival is a cornerstone event of the University of Strathclyde’s Sustainability Week. The Festival will be held in the Barony Hall, and will include the Sustainability Symposium (formally ESD Conference), Poster Competitions (Masters, UG and PGRs) and interactive games and pop-ups.
Whether you're passionate about reducing inequalities, eco-friendly practices, or simply curious about how to make a positive impact on the planet, this Festival is the place to be. Come together with other students, learn from experts in the field, and be part of the movement towards a more sustainable future.
Laura Anderson Keynote Address
AKA @LessWasteLaura
Laura is an award winning climate activist, environmental scientist, and ethical influencer.
Laura’s social media platforms continue to grow, creating a community of activists. You can find her on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok, LinkedIn, BlueSky, and YouTube all under @LessWasteLaura.
She was named in The King’s Foundation’s 35 under 35 network, and was awarded the Scottish Influencer of the Year for 2024/5 for her work.
In October 2022 Laura began her PhD between the University of Abertay and the University of Dundee as a Hydro Nations Scholar in climate resilience work. To see her full project please visit this webpage.
She has a First Class honours degree in Geography and Environmental Science from the University of Dundee, and a Masters with Distinction in Environmental Protection and Management from the University of Edinburgh.
As part of her studies she spent a year at the University of Guelph, Canada, before setting off to complete her dissertation working on mangroves in Akumal, Mexico.
Laura regularly speaks in the media, bringing her expertise into conversations about climate, waste, sustainability, and environmental justice issues. You can hear her regularly on LBC, Times Radio, BBC Radio Scotland, and BBC Radio 5Live, and on television on the BBC, STV, and Sky News, as well as other media outlets and platforms.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Barony Hall, Rottenrow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
