The re-emergence of wild boar in our countryside
Dr John Dutton has been educating local community groups about the re-emergence of wild boar.
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Are Students Learning enough about Sustainable Development (SDGs)?
Are students learning about sustainability in the curriculum at University? Using a benchmarking tool we looked at how much your University has embedded the Sustainable… Read More »Are Students Learning enough about Sustainable Development (SDGs)?
Carbon Literacy In Worcestershire Libraries
Carbon Literacy In Worcestershire Libraries written by Heather Sykes, a project led by students Lauren Balukonis, Adam Marsh, Amy Ngan, and Blake Pedersen in 2022,… Read More »Carbon Literacy In Worcestershire Libraries
RSPB Volunteering: Life on a Nature Reserve
Written by and photographs by Heather Sykes At SusThingsOut, we got the opportunity to visit the RSPB Loch Garten Nature Reserve and talk to a… Read More »RSPB Volunteering: Life on a Nature Reserve
Sustainability Scores Soar in Student and Staff Survey
Words by Heather Sykes, Creative Writing and Illustration Student. Graphs by Aleksandr Mäeots, Film Production Student. Further material was written by Dr Sian Evans. Survey… Read More »Sustainability Scores Soar in Student and Staff Survey
The SolarButterfly: A Self-Sustainable World Tour
The SolarButterfly: A Self-Sustainable World Tour. Written by Rosie Bramwell The self-sufficient SolarButterfly is making its world tour, and it visited our team at Cathedral… Read More »The SolarButterfly: A Self-Sustainable World Tour
Food Shop Price Comparison: can it be done on a student budget?
Worcester Food Shop Price Comparison. Do you go for the cheapest, or most convenient place to do a food shop? Written by Rosie Bramwell. Taking… Read More »Food Shop Price Comparison: can it be done on a student budget?
Learning about Sustainability and Cooking Pizza
Sustainability learning by cooking pizza in a wood-fired oven During our training as Residential Life Team members (RLT), were introduced to the significance and impact… Read More »Learning about Sustainability and Cooking Pizza
Post-Covid impacts on sustainability awareness and behaviours highlighted in student and staff surveys
In 2023 the surveys with students and staff were repeated. Response rates were very low for students n=281 and n=380 for staff. The extremely low… Read More »Post-Covid impacts on sustainability awareness and behaviours highlighted in student and staff surveys
Britain’s 2nd University Station: will it be Worcester?
Britain’s 2nd University Station: will it be Worcester? research done by and written by Jake Byrnes, Nicole Dressler, Mionna Green, Nick Stone, and Elisabeth Whittemore,… Read More »Britain’s 2nd University Station: will it be Worcester?
Student Sustainability Skills Annual Survey
Four hundred and twenty-one University of Worcester students participated in the 2022-23 SOS UK student skills survey, the fifth-highest number of responses across the country.… Read More »Student Sustainability Skills Annual Survey
‘Too Good To Go’ – the app fighting food waste and climate change
Too Good To Go – the app fighting food waste and climate change. Written by Rosie Bramwell and edited by Heather Sykes The cost of… Read More »‘Too Good To Go’ – the app fighting food waste and climate change
Can the Digital Twin identify energy inefficiencies on campus?
Students from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute used Digital Twin technology to observe current energy usage and inefficiencies on campus. Written by Rosie Bramwell. How can… Read More »Can the Digital Twin identify energy inefficiencies on campus?
Student Fairtrade auditors needed – gain valuable experience with the University of Worcester
Do you have a passion for ethical purchasing? Would you like to gain valuable experience for your CV? Then this opportunity might just be for you…
Global Sustainability Test – Student Results
Additional material Estela Castelli Florino Pilz Projects and Community Management at Sulitest The University of Worcester has already more than proven its commitment to building… Read More »Global Sustainability Test – Student Results
Save Water Drop by Drop with Five Top Tips
Save Water Drop by Drop with Five Top Tips by Heather Sykes We all know how important it is to save water. Not only do… Read More »Save Water Drop by Drop with Five Top Tips
Cost of Living Energy Saving Tips For Students
Cost of Living Energy Saving Tips For Students written by Daniel Bridges and edited by Heather Sykes On the evening of Tuesday 24th of January, I… Read More »Cost of Living Energy Saving Tips For Students
Worcester Repair Cafe: Let’s Waste Less
Worcester Repair Cafe: Let’s Waste Less research done by and written by Mikulas Vinar and edited and co-written by Heather Sykes Worcester Repair Cafe is… Read More »Worcester Repair Cafe: Let’s Waste Less
Youth Geography: An Interview With Dr Paula Meth
Youth Geography: An Interview With Dr Paula J Meth interviewed and written by Heather Sykes. Illustration by Joe Toft and photographs by Mark Lewis. At… Read More »Youth Geography: An Interview With Dr Paula Meth
How Can We Improve Climate Education in Worcestershire Schools?
How Can We Improve Climate Education written by Teaching Greener members, Logan Frandsen, Caleb Powell, Noah Mester and Ethan Knight. Edited by Megan Asbury and… Read More »How Can We Improve Climate Education in Worcestershire Schools?