More information about each of the events including booking information can be found below.
Student Food Sustainability Hackathon: How can students take collective action for food sustainability on campus?
6 November, 2pm-6pm (room to be confirmed)
All students are invited to join this exciting opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals from across the University to co-create ideas in answer to this important question. You’ll join the University’s Sustainability team and academics to get creative and be proactive in thinking about how our role as a University impacts the natural world and its global community.
The aim of the event is to engage students in collective food sustainability action, which is becoming increasingly important for us all to address given the current climate crisis. By taking part, you’ll increase your understanding of food sustainability; collaborate with other students; pitch proposals to the wider University community; and create social media content to promote your ides. All of these are a great way to develop skills that can help you stand out to future employers, as well as inspire future students.
The event is free to attend and refreshments as well as a supper afterwards will be provided. Please note there will be limited capacity so please as soon as possible.
Grime Scene Investigation
7 November, 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm, outside Edward Herbert Building
The Sustainability team are looking for volunteers from the University community to help audit the waste and recycling from halls of residence to find out which are the best recyclers and the worst contaminators. This will identify key recycling targets for each of our halls of residence.
There will also be an opportunity to talk to Charnwood Borough Council about the local recycling scheme.
Climate and Environment Dialogue
7 November, 12.30pm-2pm, Room RT025, Sir Frank Gibb Building
Come along to the Climate and Environment Dialogue if your research or work looks at tackling climate change and/or is linked to environmental sustainability. This event is an opportunity for researchers and practitioners from different disciplines to come together to create space for exchange, fostering discussions on common challenges and solutions, alleviating climate anxiety, and building a shared purpose.