A taste of Go Green Week…
Go Green Week commences with a food and health day. A local food fair was brought directly to the students from local providers. Out side… Read More »A taste of Go Green Week…
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Katy has led the development of wide ranging sustainability initiatives at the University of Worcester in her role as director of sustainability. Her work focuses on the campus, working in the community and embedding sustainability in the curriculum. Overseeing the development of students as partners on major sustainability change programs and building sustainability skills with students and student volunteers Katy’s work has won a number of national and international awards. Katy is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and the EAUC. Katy represents the University on Worcestershire's Local Nature Partnership and Worcestershire Climate Change Strategy Group and is a member of the SuLiTest UK Steering Group. Katy's research interests include frameworks for measuring sustainability culture in Higher Education, managing energy in student rented homes, an online magazine for students, academics and practitioners to engage students in sustainable development and developing bike share schemes.
Go Green Week- Day Two (Food&Health)
Food and Health today! Probably the yummiest day of Go Green Week! As soon as I entered the Pear Tree I was overwhelmed by the… Read More »Go Green Week- Day Two (Food&Health)
The Launch Of Go Green Week 2015
Go Green Week gets going! Today students took part on a bird watch around the University of Worcester’s St John’s campus. Many pictures were taken… Read More »The Launch Of Go Green Week 2015
Go Green Week- Day One (Nature)
Day one of Go Green Week is now finished and here is my first blog! With the support of the lovely sunny weather in Worcester… Read More »Go Green Week- Day One (Nature)
Developing Partners for Sustainable Learning in Green Graphic Design
For some years now I’ve been developing the teaching in ‘Green’ or (possibly better described as) ‘sustainable’ graphic design techniques as part of the Graphic… Read More »Developing Partners for Sustainable Learning in Green Graphic Design
An award winning bike loan scheme, right here in Worcester
Transport related carbon emissions is a major contributor to the carbon footprint with staff and student commuting producing 5,823 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions accounting… Read More »An award winning bike loan scheme, right here in Worcester
Eco-entrepreneurs are better positioned to create business models
By Laila Kasem, Senior Lecturer in the Worcester Business School Many of the approaches suggested to or employed by businesses remain largely tactical Sustainability is… Read More »Eco-entrepreneurs are better positioned to create business models
Is leadership for sustainability possible in a market economy?
This debate is worth listening to. It made a refreshing change to hear some honesty and courage as panel members tackled the questions raised which… Read More »Is leadership for sustainability possible in a market economy?
Students’ role in debate on a sustainable market economy
As everyone loves a great debate, this week’s event at the Hive welcomed representatives from a variety of fields to discuss an often controversial topic:… Read More »Students’ role in debate on a sustainable market economy
The Great Malvern Food Festival, Monday 26th May, 2014
Student Project: “Family Sustainable Cookbook” & Associated Food Demo Frugal & Local Food Demo Graphic Design students on the yr 3 Children’s Book Design module… Read More »The Great Malvern Food Festival, Monday 26th May, 2014
Energy-Saving Students’ Union Project Celebrated at House of Lords Reception
Representatives of Worcester Students’ Union’s innovative Energize Worcester project attended a reception to showcase green contributions being made by students across the country at a… Read More »Energy-Saving Students’ Union Project Celebrated at House of Lords Reception
Wetlands and Agriculture in Africa: Sustainable Development?
By Alan Dixon. 2014 has been designated by the UN as the International Year of Family Farming – and in recognition of this the Ramsar… Read More »Wetlands and Agriculture in Africa: Sustainable Development?
Visiting Slovenian Academic Talks About Her Research in Šalek Valley, Slovenia
As part of the University of Worcester’s lunchtime sustainability talks, Natalija Speh, visiting academic from Slovenia talks about her recent research in Šalek Valley. Food… Read More »Visiting Slovenian Academic Talks About Her Research in Šalek Valley, Slovenia
Learning by Drowning – Worcester flood defences
It’s not difficult to see our blighted little island as a “tiny speck” of land sitting rather vulnerably somewhere in the North Sea and within… Read More »Learning by Drowning – Worcester flood defences
Concern about floods to subside with the water?
The cost of doing nothing As the recent floods in the UK have shown, our current political leaders in the coalition government seem reluctant to… Read More »Concern about floods to subside with the water?
#EnergizeWorcester
Saving students money and improving landlords’ properties #EnergizeWorcester is an exciting opportunity to tackle the poor energy efficiency of privately rented student houses, reducing energy… Read More »#EnergizeWorcester
Go Green Week’s last activity… Karaoke Party
The university celebrated the last activity of a long and successful Go Green Week with exceptional style when a flock of people in the SU… Read More »Go Green Week’s last activity… Karaoke Party
Worcester Students’ Union president supports University shuttle bus
Worcester Students’ Union president Kynton Swingle shares promising views on public transport for students in the city. Kynton explained that all current University of Worcester… Read More »Worcester Students’ Union president supports University shuttle bus
Local politicians discuss proposed bus cuts in Worcestershire
Transport is always an essential issue linked to sustainability and with fuel prices always going up, we clearly need to look at the future for… Read More »Local politicians discuss proposed bus cuts in Worcestershire
The Big Green Quiz
Students got into groups and competed against each other in the Big Green Quiz. There were a variety of questions, some random, some funny and… Read More »The Big Green Quiz