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 energy usage be improved at the University of Worcester? Four… Can the Digital Twin identify energy inefficiencies on campus?
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 a sustainable future with its many community and environmental projects… Global Sustainability Test – Student Results
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 we have a global eco-crisis, but we also are dealing… Save Water Drop by Drop with Five Top Tips
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 had the pleasure of interviewing a retired local engineer, Paul… Cost of Living Energy Saving Tips For Students
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 a monthly event where a group of volunteers repair broken… Worcester Repair Cafe: Let’s Waste Less
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 the University of Worcester, we had a guest come to… Youth Geography: An Interview With Dr Paula Meth
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 Joe Toft. Illustrations by Joe Toft. Improving climate education Teaching… How Can We Improve Climate Education in Worcestershire Schools?
by Katy Boom, Director of Sustainability at the University of Worcester Do you want to learn new skills in sustainability? Do you want to understand how social, economic and environmental factors influence and interplay and… Introduction to Sustainability at the University of Worcester
With an average of over 5000 spines, their powerful sense of smell, and their tendency to travel up to two miles a night as they forage (read more here), hedgehogs are consistently recognised as one of our most-loved wildlife animals in the UK.
In the 2021-22 academic year, around 100 students signed up to become involved in the University’s sustainability activities throughout the year. In order to both help promote sustainability and enhance their CVs, opportunities to sign… Students sign up for sustainability!
Driving for Sustainability with Electric Vehicles written by Ari Bissoondial, Katy Hartmann, Sage Ortega-Shue, Jolie Walts and edited by Heather Sykes. Graphic by Ira Spiridonova. The UK has set some aims to work on improving… Driving for Sustainability with Electric Vehicles
How we choose to behave as individuals and as a society will determine how much we can protect our Earth and our climate. Changing our individual habits can lead to cultural shifts which affect the behaviour of businesses and governments, leading to meaningful and impactful change – just look at the rise in plant-based milks.
In March this year, the Department of Geography at the University of Worcester held its annual public conference that focuses on a specific theme in global development. The conference, organised collaboratively with the local Beacons… Global Development in a Post-COVID-19 World
Activities included: much needed cuddle time with therapy dogs, plant give-aways, live vegan cooking, seed bomb making and much more…
The University of Worcester works with a local community farm, The Fold, to help spread the message on how inappropriate land use can damage soils. Written by Katy Boom. Edited by Rosie Bramwell. Globally, the… The Fold: “how inappropriate land use can damage soils”
University of Worcester’s geography students visited Duck Brook to help the City Council and local environmental groups monitor the local aquatic ecosystem. Written by Katy Boom and Dr Sian Evans. Edited by Rosie Bramwell. Duck… Students monitor the local aquatic ecosystem in Duck Brook
‘Concerned about the clothing crisis? Re-home your clothes on campus’ written by Dominic Parry, edit and images by Becky Adams. Re-home your clothes on campus Giving your clothes a second lease on life is a… Concerned about the clothing crisis? Re-home your clothes on campus
When we discuss fashion’s effect on the environment, we rarely look to our everyday chores as the culprit. When we carelessly wash our clothes, we diminish their quality against the advice right before our eyes. We weaken the elastic, the cloth, and the overall durability. By understanding how to treat different fabrics and garments we can tackle the negative environmental effects of fast fashion as we wear our clothes longer and don’t feel the need to buy more.
There are many benefits to repairing your clothes. It saves you money! Constantly replenishing your wardrobe burns a huge hole in your wallet. Buying or borrowing a sewing kit is an investment into a sustainable wardrobe.
‘Concerned about the clothing crisis? Reduce your plastic pollution’ written by Trudi Holland, edit and images by Becky Adams Three easy tips to reduce your plastic pollution with your wardrobe Did you know that you could be… Concerned about the clothing crisis? Reduce your plastic pollution