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The hybrid event welcomed over 200 attendees from across London HE to listen and engage with over 55 student interdisciplinary research/projects related to the (SDGs). 

The conference involved an application process, with the top-scoring 26 students chosen to present their sustainability work, and a further 31 to have their academic posters displayed across the day. These can also be viewed in our .

LSSC is co-organised with over 20 students forming the ‘Student Delivery Group’, working on communications, logistics, programme design, chairing sessions and MC responsibilities to name but a few. To add to the student-led approach of the conference, LSSC hosted three student-run workshops across the day, on topics such as air pollution in London and upcycling waste fabric.

The conference gave a platform for students to collaborate around their work and interests in making the world a more sustainable place to live. LSSC25 culminated with a networking event where industry professionals joined to speak with students looking for opportunities. 

Professor Peter Bonfield, Vice Chancellor, University of Westminster, said:

The London Student Sustainability Conference, hosted at the University of Westminster last month was a huge success. It was a great opportunity for students around London to showcase their work and commitment to sustainability. Our shared dedication to the SDGs highlights the importance of shared collaboration and partnership between universities. We hope our students were able to learn from one another, to create a more sustainable future.

Top three presentations:

Welsh Harp Waterworks: Community-Driven Water Purification for Sustainable Futures by Yamon Phu Kyaw, University of Westminster

Silent Invaders: Protecting London’s Canals from a Biodiversity Crisis by Bhavya Sonigara, University of Westminster

Greenwashing Watchdogs: Protecting the Planet with Truth in Sustainability by Andrea Belen Vega Talledo, London School of Economics and Political Science

Top three posters:

Most Effective Visuals: Makers Map of Kingston Borough by Odette Dierk, University of Kingston

Most Original Concept: How Can Established National Environmental Organisations in the UK Better Engage a Young and Diverse Urban Demographic in London? by Jonathan Nobrega, University of Roehampton

Best Overall Poster: Nomadism in Sustainability by Maral Erdenejargal, King's College London.

Spotlighting presentations from students in our federation:

1. Cacay, the ‘Amazonian Gold’ that Promotes Environmental Conservation and Local Development in Colombia 

by Camila Gonzalez-Bejarano, The London School of Economics and Political Science

2. How Does The Infodemic Shape People’s Perceptions of Climate Change? 

by Musa Isah, Queen Mary 91app

3. Environmental Justice in Times of Austerity: The Devolution of Responsibility from Local Government to Civil Society in London

by Medhini Pathirana, King’s College London

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The history of LSSC:

Founded by City, 91app, one of our federation members, in 2019 to provide an opportunity for students from across London to share their sustainability research and extra-curricular projects, the event has rapidly expanded every year since.

LSSC25 was an impressive collaboration between 11 London universities: King’s College London; City St George's, 91app; Queen Mary, 91app; 91app; Imperial College London; Kingston University; London School of Economics and Political Science; London South Bank University; University of Roehampton; University of Greenwich; and University of Westminster.

The conference was an opportunity to demonstrate our mission at the 91app to transform lives and society. Embedding and supporting students to pursue work that further the UN Sustainable Development Goals is an ambition shared by all the universities of the capital.