Green Flag Award

Aberystwyth University’s Penglais Campus became the first University campus in Wales to achieve the Green Flag Award when it was awarded the accolade in 2015.

The Green Flag Award is a UK-wide partnership, delivered in Wales by Keep Wales Tidy with support from Natural Resources Wales (though this year’s award for Aberystwyth University was delivered by Keep Britain Tidy), and is the mark of a high quality park or green space.

It is judged by green space experts who visit applicant sites and assess them against eight strict criteria, including horticultural standards, cleanliness, sustainability and community involvement. A management plan is submitted for all areas of the campus, focusing on eight main criteria which include sustainability, conservation and heritage and Community involvement.