Climate change debate
University of Worcester students set out to examine the dramatic impact flooding and climate change has had on our beautiful city Our plans as first… Read More »Climate change debate
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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.
Free vegan, vegetarian and meat free food at the University of Worcester
Worcestershire Vegans & Veggies have been setting up stalls at the student led Go Green Week for three years. They offer vegan, vegetarian and meat… Read More »Free vegan, vegetarian and meat free food at the University of Worcester
How to keep your bike safe – easy, quick and free!
University of Worcester PCSOs offer free advice and kit on how to keep your bike safe Offering you the latest sustainable travelling tips, our PCSOs… Read More »How to keep your bike safe – easy, quick and free!
Zaytoun Palestinian Fair Trade Olive Oil
Volunteer distributors come to the SU to offer students Zaytoun Palestinian fair trade olive oil and raise awareness of the struggles farmers go through in… Read More »Zaytoun Palestinian Fair Trade Olive Oil
Limbo dancing towards energy efficiency
University students who live in privately rented houses account for nearly 40% of total student population in the UK, according to the NUS. The majority… Read More »Limbo dancing towards energy efficiency
There wasn’t much-room for dessert
Although the title is rather cheesy, the pizza making workshop gave a slice of the life of working at Pizza Hut. How to make your… Read More »There wasn’t much-room for dessert
Discounted bus tickets to highlight proposed bus cuts in Worcestershire
The University Shuttle is a quick, easy and cheap way to travel from campus to campus. In fact, bus routes throughout Worcester city are ideally… Read More »Discounted bus tickets to highlight proposed bus cuts in Worcestershire
Students and staff unite in community litter pick
Student and staff volunteers from across the University united in the community litter pick event for Go Green Week despite appalling weather and road closures.… Read More »Students and staff unite in community litter pick
Re-gifted, up cycled and recycled products for sale support Nepalese charity
Local resident Elaine Wilson contacted the Go Green Week students as soon as she heard about the event to see if she could have a… Read More »Re-gifted, up cycled and recycled products for sale support Nepalese charity
Free wildflower seeds for University of Worcester students and staff
Free wildflower seeds Papaver rhoeas, common poppy, were handed out to students and staff yesterday in an attempt to increase indigenous biodiversity in Worcester. Students… Read More »Free wildflower seeds for University of Worcester students and staff
University of Worcester raises awareness of bees in danger of extinction
Get a glimpse into the amazing world of bees
University of Worcester and Friends of Earth got students involved in a petition calling the government to action to save British bees in danger of extinction from a further decline.
Students were greeted in the SU on Monday by a buzzing atmosphere and a friendly bumblebee eager to help them find out more about how they can help keep the community bee-friendly.
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Pimp My Milk Float
As the beginning of Go Green Week launched,a variety of engaging activities emerged throughout the university. One of Monday’s activities started with ‘pimping up’ the… Read More »Pimp My Milk Float
Complete the University Mile and Get Fit For Life
The University of Worcester, as one of the largest employers in the city is actively supporting its staff and students towards personal wellbeing through its… Read More »Complete the University Mile and Get Fit For Life
Sports student joins Fit For Life Scheme as a Fitness Instructor
One of the major aspirations for the Fit For Life scheme, that is organised from the McClellend Centre on City Campus, is to increase the… Read More »Sports student joins Fit For Life Scheme as a Fitness Instructor
Importance of Biodiversity at the University of Worcester
The University of Worcester’s parkland campus has become a focus for learning, research and volunteering involving students, staff and the local community in highlighting the… Read More »Importance of Biodiversity at the University of Worcester
Go Green Week Special Edition
People and Planet – Britain’s largest student campaigning network – run a national Go Green Week every year, with schools, colleges and universities across the… Read More »Go Green Week Special Edition
Go Green Monday: Biodiversity & Nature
‘Pimping’ the university electric milk floats Go Green Week starts with ‘pimping’ the university electric milk floats. Campus services staff use these second hand zero… Read More »Go Green Monday: Biodiversity & Nature
Food and Health Tuesday
Highlighting the wastage of disposable cups Food and Health are the themes for Tuesday. Students have negotiated with the catering company on campus Aramark to… Read More »Food and Health Tuesday
Travel for Less Wednesday
Reduced price bus tickets Travel for less is the theme, fewer emissions and fewer pounds. Students and staff will be encouraged to think about small… Read More »Travel for Less Wednesday
Energy Thursday
#EnergizeWorcester’s How Low Can You Go limbo dancing campaign has been going all week. It ramps up on Thursday which the energy advocates encouraging students… Read More »Energy Thursday