Sustainable Travel

The University is keen to support sustainable travel options, here you'll find information to help make more environmentally friendly and healthier travel choices.

The University of Derby's commitment to environmental sustainability is aligned to it's strategic aims, environmental policy, and the Sustainable Travel Plan 2021-25. Promoting decarbonisation and the health and wellbeing benefits of sustainable travel to our students, staff and visitors also underpins our civic commitment to the local and wider communities.

Ways to get around campus

The easiest, quickest, healthiest, and 'greenest' way to get around our Derby campus is by walking and cycling.

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Active Travel

Explore the methods and benefits of active travel.

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Unibus and Public Transport

Public travel is more sustainable than single-occupancy cars. Discover the public transport and Unibus options for travelling to and around our Derby campus.

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Lift Share
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Cars and Parking

Typical Commuter CO2 emissions per KM

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Sustainable Travel Plan 2021-2025

The University has launched its Sustainable Travel Plan, aiming to encourage staff and students to choose more active, healthy and environmentally friendly travel options.

Read more about our Sustainable Travel PlanRead more about our Sustainable Travel Plan