The findings illustrate that, even in this leading institution in terms of overall sustainability commitment and performance, there remains scope for further development to catalyse and enhance energy literacy. At an institutional level, the university has strong policies, targets and operational plans to reduce energy use, drawing on available funding streams to achieve savings and innovative technologies in campus development and improvements. However, exposure to energy issues in the curriculum appears to be patchy; only a minority of students are involved through extra-curricular activities. In addition, energy-saving initiatives on campus are often unseen by students, and there are some indications – as in earlier research – of “mixed messages” being received which could undermine their efficacy (“Why should I turn off a light when academics fly to the other side of the world for a conference?”).