A challenge for Y7-Y11 students focusing on environment and sustainability

We challenge you to come up with an innovative idea about how to reduce our environmental impact.

The United Nations’ has proposed 17 Sustainable Development Goals, a call for action by all countries to promote prosperity while protecting the planet.


The next generation are already making their voices heard about climate change, the use of plastics, ocean pollution and many other environmental issues. And Sheffield Hallam University want to hear from you!

We challenge Y7-Y11 students to come up with an innovative idea about how to reduce our environmental impact. Think about finding solutions to issues with energy, food, transport, resources and nature.

The winning submissions will be announced on our Twitter account @SHUOutreach and contacted directly.

How can I get involved?

To get involved in the competition you will need to send us the following by Friday 12th of March, 2021:

  1. Your environmental solution submission: This can be in any format you like: a poster, a video, or even a TikTok or built model of your idea! Find out more information in the submission guidance (download below).
  2. A completed summary sheet about you and your submission (download below).
  3. A completed consent form. This will need to be signed by a parent or carer if you are under 16 (download below).

Submissions should be sent to no later than 5pm on Friday 12th of March.

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