Sustain 2 Remain
Welcome to Sustain 2 Remain, a student podcast series at the University of Worcester Change Today to Protect Tomorrow Sustain 2 Remain is a podcast… Read More »Sustain 2 Remain
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Bird Watching For Well-being at Worcester
Bird Watching For Well-being at Worcester written by and images by Heather Sykes Dr Mike Wheeler is the Head of Biological Sciences and Principal Lecturer… Read More »Bird Watching For Well-being at Worcester
Staff Travel Survey 2023-2024
The results for the 2023-2024 Staff Travel Survey are in! How do they compare to the Student Travel Survey results which highlighted the importance for… Read More »Staff Travel Survey 2023-2024
Results of the 2023-2024 Student Travel Survey
The results for the 2023-2024 Student Travel Survey are in! The key findings show the importance of car travel to students, along with parking and… Read More »Results of the 2023-2024 Student Travel Survey
10 years of Digital Publishing
SusThingsOut is ten years old! This year we celebrate the anniversary of our student-led magazine, where students have worked with staff and academics to gain… Read More »10 years of Digital Publishing
Top tips for tackling fast fashion and building a sustainable wardrobe
The fashion industry is the second largest polluter in the world. As fast fashion slowly claims more of the planet’s resources, it’s vital that we begin making the switch to more sustainable fashion.
Student survey:
Student Survey shows growing concern for how their place of study handles environmental issues. Written by Molly McMahon. Summary of the survey as a whole… Read More »Student survey:
University of Worcester research feeds into sustainable development policy in Zambia
Professor Alan Dixon’s work with NGO Self Help Africa in Zambia is helping to build resilience and protect the environment.
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?
Introduction to Sustainability at the University of Worcester
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… Read More »Introduction to Sustainability at the University of Worcester
Sustainable diets with One Planet Plates
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.
Going Green with Go Green Week 2022
Activities included: much needed cuddle time with therapy dogs, plant give-aways, live vegan cooking, seed bomb making and much more…
Concerned about the clothing crisis? Upcycling makes your old look new.
Tired of throwing out clothes you used to love and spending a small fortune to replace them? Fear not; all you need are fabric scissors, a needle, some thread, and your old clothes.
What is leadership for sustainability in higher education?
Listen to the podcasts. Professor David Green CBE Chairs The University of Worcester’s Leadership in Sustainability Debate. He is joined by Lord Victor Adebowale, Dr Antonius Raghubansie, Katy Boom, Meg Baker and Meg Price.
Too Good to Go – the app fighting food waste and climate change
Wasting food feeds climate change. The app helping us to fight food waste. The University of Worcester has partnered with Too Good To Go, the app that connects customers to restaurants and shops with unsold, surplus food in a bid to fight food waste and climate change.
Living without plastic – six easy ways to reduce your plastic waste
Plastic waste is a huge issue for our planet. With plastic bottles taking up to 450 years to decompose, plastic waste can cause serious and long-lasting damage to our ecosystems.
Houseplants and wellbeing – why owning plants can improve your health
During Go Green Week 2021, the university held a free plant giveaway and planting workshop for students. Students at the workshop learned how to pot and maintain a plant as a way of encouraging wellbeing among students.
Repair cafes, learn and repair, free of charge
Before throwing a broken item away, consider taking it to a repair cafe. Repair cafes are meeting places where you’ll find tools, materials and volunteers to help you make any repairs you might need, free of charge.
Zero waste living – visit Worcester’s zero waste shop ‘Pack It In’
Worcester has its very own zero waste shop called Pack It In. Pack It In sells a wide range of products. From grains, baking ingredients and herbs, to personal care and home products, Pack It In sells everything you need.
How can you support Fairtrade? Find out in fifteen minutes of Fairtrade fun
Have you ever wanted to learn more about Fairtrade? Well, Fairtrade Fortnight is here! This year’s exciting campaign focuses on farmers and the climate crisis, and to show our support we are holding a series of interactive sessions called fifteen minutes of Fairtrade fun.