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Go Green Week 13 - 17 March 2023

Go Green Week is a great initative that gets everyone thinking about sustainability and encourages them to take positive actions in their own lives.  It is organised by the University and the Students' Guild.

2023 Go Green Week

The University and the Students’ Guild have teamed up with student societies and academics for Go Green Week, a week long programme of actvities, events, workshops and talks linked to sustainabilty and the Climate and Enviromental Crisis. Most events are drop-in unless otherwise stated. 

We are very excited by the range of activites and events planned this year.  We hope you are too.  This page is still being updated as events are confirmed so do keep an eye on it for any changes.

Monday 13 March 2023

EventTime and VenueHost Further InformationKey Outcome & SDG Alignment
Climate Fresk Workshop

Penryn

PL Seminar 4

10am - 1pm

 

Tim Hughes

An interactive workshop exploring how our climate is changing, what this means for our world, and effective actions to take forward. Further information is available in this short promotional video.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-fresk-an-interactive-workshop-exploring-climate-change-and-action-tickets-560602817117

13 Climate Action
Wax Wrap Making

St Lukes G48

3pm - 5pm

Residence Life Team

At this craft event we’ll be making reusable cotton food wraps – a great alternative to disposable plastic wrap. 

12 Responsible Consumption and Production

 

 

Tuesday 14 March 2023

EventTime and VenueHost Further InformationKey Outcome & SDG Alignment
Eco-Anxiety Drop in Session

ONLINE

11.30am - 1pm

 

 Jake Causley

An online space to drop-in and share how you're doing, connect with others, and learn about how we can use eco-anxiety for good. Join the session here.

3 Good Health and Wellbeing
 

Exeter Cycle Confidence with Will

THE QUAY  EXETER

10am - 4pm

 Active Devon

Open to the public

Adults are offered a free 1-hour cycle confidence session down at Ride On at Exeter Quay. Whether you are a first time rider or a regular cyclist looking to improve your skills, our free training sessions are for everyone. Select a Date & Time - Calendly

 3 Good Health and Wellbeing
The Oil Machine

ST LUKES  G 18 LECTURE THEATRE

10am - 12 noon

 

Dr Emese Hall 

Open to the public

Are you concerned about recent upheavals in energy security, the cost of living, and our climate? #TheOilMachine is a new documentary film that looks at how the drama of global climate action is playing out in the fight over North Sea oil. Join us for a screening of this compelling new film on Tuesday 14th March 10am-12 noon in G18 lecture theatre, St Luke’s campus.  Come and discuss why the end of oil is crucial to all of us and discuss how we can build a resilient future. 

 13 Climate Action

SDG Teach-In and Introductory Staff Development Workshop

EXETER AND CORNWALL

Online or in person

11am - 1pm

Tim Hughes

The Responsible Futures Education Incubator project and Transformative Education are running workshops in Transformative Education for Sustainable Development to help staff engage with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Teach-In. The Teach-In involves educators pledging to include the SDGs in their activities during March. All staff from any discipline including professional services can pledge. Please pledge here.   

An Introductory workshop will run Tuesday 14 March, 11am – 1pm and will cover practical advice and tools for incorporating sustainable development in your teaching and practice. Please book onto the introductory workshop here.

For further information, please visit the Transformative Education sharepoint or contact transformativeeducation@exeter.ac.uk.

4 Quality Education

Climate Fresk Workskhop

PETER CHALK BULIDING  RM 1.2

 

2pm - 5pm

Climate Clarity

Open to the public

An interactive workshop exploring how our climate is changing, what this means for our world, and effective actions to take forward. Further information is available in this short promotional video.

There are 14 spaces available. Please book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-fresk-an-interactive-workshop-exploring-climate-change-and-action-tickets-559263731877

13 Climate Action

Sustainability on Campus

PENRYN

Exhibition space to the right of the Sustainability Cafe

2pm-3pm

 

Oliver Milliner

Sustainability on Campus Presentation & Talk https://www.eventbrite.com/e/564805908677

 13 Climate Action

 

Careers in Sustainability and Environment

 

 

 

 

FORUM

5.30PM - 7.30PM

 

 

The Career Zone are bringing you an exciting careers event during Go Green Week! This networking session will bring together students, alumni, employers and University of Exeter academics who are interested in or working in the sustainability and environment sector. All students are welcome, from any degree programme or discipline.

This is your chance to learn about different career paths, further study opportunities and gain valuable advice and tips on working in this sector in a relaxed social environment. Refreshments will be provided.

Book now on Handshake: https://exeter.joinhandshake.co.uk/edu/events/25969 

8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

 

Wednesday 15 March 202

EventTime and VenueHost Further InformationKey Outcome & SDG Alignment
Cycle To Work Day

HOME TO WORK

Steve Brown

Ditch the car and cycle to work.

3 Good Health and Wellbeing

13 Climate Action

Sustainable Travel Photo Competition   Giovanni Currado

What does sustainable travel at Exeter University look like? Do you travel to campus by bike, on foot or using public transport? What is your usual route? Can you offer a 'snapshot' of this experience? 

Send your pictures and any supporting material reporting on route info and the highs and lows of active travel on campus to sustainability@exeter.ac.uk by 19 March for the chance to win one of three £50 vouchers to spend in cafe or retail outlets at the University. Pictures might be used in future campaigns to promote sustainable transport on campus. #sustainabletravel #slowtravel

 

3 Good Health and Wellbeing

Bike Repair and Info

PENRYN 

In exhibition space to right of Sustainability Cafe

Oliver Milliner

Bike Repair and Info Stall: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/564811886557

 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Dr Bike

STREATHAM

FORUM PIAZZA

Outside the Forum

10am - 3pm

Giovanni Currado

Free 15-minute bike safety checks provided by Saddles and Paddles. To pre-book one of the available slots for a bike safety check please use the doodle poll links below:: https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/avQvVJge

13 Climate Action

A walk with Living Streets

LEMON GROVE

STREATHAM

 Meet 11am 

 Tanya Braun

Join us for an interactive 1 hour walk with Living Streets to clear your head, to get creative with photography and to build a case for change to make Exeter more sustainable. Find out about our community work as the National Charity for everyday walking and how you can get involved as a student at Exeter Uni. We have 16 places on our walk so book now to secure your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-with-living-streets-university-of-exeter-tickets-574680273167

 13 Climate Action
Meet the Sustainabilty Team

FORUM

12.30pm - 2.30pm

Vic Patch

Meet the Sustainability Team and get a chance to ask your questions on everything from waste to travel.

13 Climate Action 

Campus Volunteering Sessions

PENRYN 

Meet Walled Garden at 12 noon - 2.30pm. 

 

Oliver Milliner

Join the campus Grounds & Sustainability Teams for a practical conservation volunteering session, and play your part in increasing the quality and biodiversity of our campus green spaces!  If you're interested in coming, please register for a free ticket so we know how many to expect! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/campus-conservation-volunteering-session-tickets-474601755627

Please be sure to bring: sturdy footwear (steel-toe caps if you have them), suitable clothing for the weather conditions, and a snack to keep you going!

For further information, contact the Sustainability Team by email: sustainability@fxplus.ac.uk .

15 Life on Land

Ecology,Conservation and Environment Fair

PENRYN

12.30pm - 3pm

Jade Macleod We will be hosting organisations from a wide range of Sectors. Exhibitors are offering advice and guidance on how to break into their chosen sector and may be able to offer internships, training, volunteering opportunities, placements, graduate roles, or postgrad study. This is a great opportunity to meet and network with professionals working in the industry.  No need to book, just turn up with your student card and networking hat on!

15 Life on Land

Learn all About the Wonders of Moss in How to BURY the Giant!

FORUM

11am - 3pm

Arts and Energy CIC

Open to the public 

How to BURY the GIANT!

Carbon looms large, it is the giant of our times.

Drop in and see The Art and Energy Collective - get your creative energy flowing and consider what actions you will take for a brighter greener future. 

Throughout the day, you will take a journey into wild moss forests, seeking inspiration and tools that will help us to BURY the GIANT:

  • Foster a moss to help restore some moorland,
  • Help us to make a giant moss inspired carpet from wool,
  • Share how you are taking positive action and inspire others to reduce carbon emissions,
  • Join our community of people who want to use their creativity to respond to the climate emergency.

Why Moss?

At the dawn of time, moss was the first plant to venture out of the sea and onto the barren land.  Over millions of years, mosses trapped energy and buried carbon deep beneath the surface, transforming our planet into a place where life could thrive.  Moss grows in the cracks, at the edges and in the shadows. Look closely and you will discover a truly wild place on your doorstep.  Each tiny moss reveals skills for successful living. Persistence, resilience, simplicity, adaptability. From moss we gain hope as they return carbon to the earth.  Though small, moss tells us that tiny actions can make a big difference. When we work together, we can bring abundance back to abandoned places.

 

13 Climate Action

 

 

 

 

15 Life on Land

Visible Mending Workshop

ResLife Room. Cornwall House

3pm-5pm

Residence Life Team

Join us for a Visible Mending workshop - learn techniques to patch and strengthen damaged clothes. No experience necessary and all materials provided. 

If you have a garment you would like to work on, you are welcome to bring it along, but don't worry if not - you'll still be able to take part. Spaces are limited so please book a free ticket if you’d like to take part.  

12 Responsible Consumption and Production
Seedmaking Bomb

East Park Reception

5pm-7pm

Residence Life Team

At this craft event we’ll be making seed bombs – a great way to increase biodiversity in neglected areas.

15 Life on Land

 

Thursday 16 March 2023

EventTime and VenueHost Further InformationKey Outcome & SDG Alignment
Grand Challenges - Climate Challenges

 FORUM

11am - 3pm

Simon Pardoe

Come and hear about Grand Challenges and how you can get involved. 

13 Climate Action

Green Consultants Hedgehog Project

FORUM

11am - 3pm

Chris Guggari -Peel

Everone loves hedgehogs. Find out how our Green Consultants are aiming to achieve Bronze Hedgehog Family Campus Accreditation on Streatham campus.

15 Life on Land

The Tree Climbing Cure 

STREATHAM CAMPUS

MEET OUTSIDE QUEENS CAFE AT 4.30PM

Andy Brown 

Open to the public

Enjoy a short, guided walk around Streatham campus to read and listen to poems beneath the springtime canopies of the University's 'champion trees'. Poet and Professor Andy Brown will read some poems about tree climbers and share some thoughts about tree climbing from his new book about nature and wellbeing: THE TREE CLIMBING CURE (Bloomsbury, 2023).  At the final tree, participants are invited (but no pressure!) to read out a short tree poem they have bought along with them. Please wear appropriate shoes for walking and a rainproof coat. If drizzling, the event will go ahead, but not if pouring. 

15 Life on Land

 

Friday 17 March 2023

EventTime and VenueHost Further InformationKey Outcome & SDG Alignment
Career, Education and Opportunities 

FORUM 

11am - 3pm

 

Helen Hicks

Career Zone Event: Find out all about Green Consultants, the Exeter Award and Grand Challenges - how you can get involved and how these projects can be hugely beneficial for a future career in sustainabilty. 

8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

Future17

Pop up stall

FORUM

10am - 4pm

Bee Dally

Welcome to Future17, the new sustainability module open to ALL Exeter students! Are you ready to change your future, teamwork with an international cohort and enhance your CV, or earn 15 academic credits towards your degree? Then join us in the Forum on Friday 17th March from 10 - 4 to sign up to the Future17 SDG Challenge Program to learn more and earn your QS World Merit certificate!

 
4 Quality Education

Pop up Stall

FORUM

12.30pm - 2.30pm

Vic Patch

The Sustainability Team will be in the Forum and happy to chat to you about their projects. 

13 Climate Action

Be Rewarded for Taking Part

This year we’re supporting Go Green Week by encouraging you to take part in events or activities and, by doing so, earning Green Reward points.  If you attend 3 Go Green Week events/activities and log that activity with Green Rewards you will also be entered into a raffle to get a chance of winning one of three £25 vouchers to spend in café/retail outlets at the University. 

For more student led events, blogs from our students and more information about ways to get involved with sustainability through the Guild visit https://www.exeterguild.org/sustainability/gogreenweek/