University of Birmingham welcomes new Head of Sustainability

(c) University of Birmingham, Zoe Hurley - Head of Sustainability, University of Birmingham
(c) University of Birmingham, Zoe Hurley – Head of Sustainability, University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham has appointed Zoe Hurley as its new Head of Sustainability.

A passionate advocate for progressive environmental and social change, Zoe brings experience from a variety of sectors, including as Head of Sustainability at HM Courts & Tribunals Service. She also has full Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) membership, the gold standard for environment and sustainability professionals.

Commenting on her new role at the University, Zoe said: “I am delighted to have joined the University of Birmingham. As a sustainability professional who is experienced in leading change, I look forward to working with colleagues and students across the University to deliver our sustainability priorities and bring to life what it means to be a green university.”

Professor David Hannah, Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sustainability), said: “We are committed to addressing global sustainability challenges through our research, education and operations as a responsible organisation. The appointment of Zoe is an important step in supporting and leading on our sustainability ambitions; we look forward to continuing the impactful work with her expertise added to our team.”

The University of Birmingham is ranked 35th in the QS World Sustainability Rankings. It is seeking to change society and the environment positively and use its research, education, and operations to make a major contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and to the UK’s Net Zero by 2050 target. Find out more

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