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
| Event | Time and Venue | Host | Further Information | Key Outcome & SDG Alignment |
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| Climate Fresk Workshop |
Penryn PL Seminar 4 10am - 1pm
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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. |
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
| Event | Time and Venue | Host | Further Information | Key Outcome & SDG Alignment |
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| Eco-Anxiety Drop in Session |
ONLINE 11.30am - 1pm
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Sustainability on Campus |
PENRYN Exhibition space to the right of the Sustainability Cafe 2pm-3pm
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Oliver Milliner |
Sustainability on Campus Presentation & Talk https://www.eventbrite.com/e/564805908677 |
13 Climate Action |
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Careers in Sustainability and Environment
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FORUM 5.30PM - 7.30PM
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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
| Event | Time and Venue | Host | Further Information | Key Outcome & SDG Alignment |
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| 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
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3 Good Health and Wellbeing |
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| Bike Repair and Info |
PENRYN In exhibition space to right of Sustainability Cafe |
Oliver Milliner |
Bike Repair and Info Stall: |
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 |
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Campus Volunteering Sessions |
PENRYN Meet Walled Garden at 12 noon - 2.30pm.
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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 |
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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:
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
| Event | Time and Venue | Host | Further Information | Key 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
| Event | Time and Venue | Host | Further Information | Key Outcome & SDG Alignment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career, Education and Opportunities |
FORUM 11am - 3pm
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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 |
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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 |
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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/
