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 included present corporate and personal value systems. Each brought a… Is leadership for sustainability possible in a 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: is it possible to have leaders who push for a… Students’ role in debate on a sustainable market economy
Student Project: “Family Sustainable Cookbook” & Associated Food Demo Frugal & Local Food Demo Graphic Design students on the yr 3 Children’s Book Design module were present today at the Great Malvern Food Festival in… The Great Malvern Food Festival, Monday 26th May, 2014
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 House of Lords reception last week. The National Union of… Energy-Saving Students’ Union Project Celebrated at House of Lords Reception
By Alan Dixon. 2014 has been designated by the UN as the International Year of Family Farming – and in recognition of this the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance this year chose the… Wetlands and Agriculture in Africa: Sustainable Development?
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 production, organic farms, renewable energy We were interested in the economic perspective of farms,… Visiting Slovenian Academic Talks About Her Research in Šalek Valley, Slovenia
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… Learning by Drowning – Worcester flood defences
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… Concern about floods to subside with the water?
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… #EnergizeWorcester
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… Go Green Week’s last activity… Karaoke Party
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… Worcester Students’ Union president supports University shuttle bus
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… Local politicians discuss proposed bus cuts in Worcestershire
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… The Big Green Quiz
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… Climate change debate
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… Free vegan, vegetarian and meat free food at the University of Worcester
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… How to keep your bike safe – easy, quick and free!
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… Zaytoun Palestinian Fair Trade Olive Oil
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… Limbo dancing towards energy efficiency
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… There wasn’t much-room for dessert
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… Discounted bus tickets to highlight proposed bus cuts in Worcestershire