Industry links
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We connect classroom learning with real-world impact.
Our industry partnerships offer you hands-on experience addressing critical environmental challenges. Whether through year-long placements, our award-winning Sustainability Clinic, or live project work, you’ll gain valuable skills, build professional networks, and make a tangible difference in sustainability.
If you're part of an organisation and want to collaborate with us, get in touch at environment@york.ac.uk
Your pathway to industry experience
At York, you'll have multiple ways to connect with industry: embark on a full placement year, work with companies on your dissertation, or contribute to live sustainability projects. Our extensive network—including environmental consultancies, local businesses, and global leaders like Systra and Carbon Mark—ensures that you gain practical experience tackling today’s pressing environmental issues.
Build professional skills and launch your career
By collaborating with industry professionals, you'll develop key skills and gain insider knowledge that can accelerate your career in sustainability. Many of our students transition from placements into permanent roles, continuing to drive impact with innovative, real-world solutions.
In the three months working for the Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI), I have done everything from editing documents to conducting telephone interviews for research commissioned by a government department.
Sofia, BSc Human Geography and Environment. Read Sofia's blog post.
Our partner network
Our thriving network includes environmental consultancies, local businesses, and international corporations like Systra and Carbon Mark, offering you practical experience solving current environmental challenges.
Working alongside industry professionals, you'll develop practical skills and gain insider knowledge that launches environmental careers. Our students regularly transition from placements to permanent roles and create lasting impact through innovative solutions.
Through our Sustainability Clinic and industry-led modules, you'll build the professional relationships and expertise needed to become a leader in sustainability.
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