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 this speck more and more islands of communities cut off…
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 do more than dip their toes in the water when…
#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 consumption and in turn student bills. The project is in…
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 start singing many classic karaoke party songs. Students were also…
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 students were encouraged to complete a lifestyles survey a couple…
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 more sustainable ways of travelling. In this context, proposed cuts…
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 some that no one would have the faintest clue. The…
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 year Sustainability students have quickly changed, due to the weather…
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 free food samples to students and staff. They are also…
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 and helped students by marking their bikes for free to…
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 the region As Go Green Tuesday focused on Food and…
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 of them live in relatively old housing stock which is…
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 own pizza Step 1 Put the dough into a greased…
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 situated for students. Whether jumping on a bus to get…
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. Together with Debbie Merrick Community Engagement Officer from Worcester City…
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 stall on Nature and Biodiversity day. Her recycled products for…
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 Owen Jackson first year Plant Science and Keenan Staple first…
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.
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 milk float with materials from the Worcester Resource Exchange. This…
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 programme that helps you get Fit for Life. The programme…