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Goodbye Ana!
Ana has made a lasting impact as the Greenwich Sustainability Hub Manager from October 2013 to December 2014. Her work dedicated to establishing and managing the Hub's projects and student Green Ambassadors has provided strong roots and legacy for the Hub to build upon moving forward. We wish her the best of luck in her new position as Sustainability Officer for Camden Council.
Hello Chantal!
Chantal swapped over her winter boots from the freezing Alberta winters in Canada to her cycle gear coming to the Students’ Union University of Greenwich as Sustainability Hub Manager in Mid-February. Previously Head of Sustainability at MacEwan University and Environmental Compliance Officer at the London School of Economics, Chantal has over ten years of hands-on experience in the Higher Education sector developing and implementing organizational strategy and actions toward sustainability.
Future Fair
Our first annual sustainability themed show happened on Wednesday 11th February. The Future Fair was the first of its kind to be held at the University of Greenwich, and what a success it was! Over 150 students took part in the day’s activities and had the opportunity to engage with topics such as biodiversity, energy, carbon, and water, and relate their field of study with potential careers in sustainability.
The Fair incorporated three different sections aiming to educate students through various speakers and panel discussions, inspire action with an exhibition of sustainability projects, photography and innovative research, and create employment opportunities and provide career advice by hosting interactive stalls with businesses and organisations promoting sustainability.
You can click here for the full scoop including speakers, exhibitors and businesses at the Future Fair 2015. |
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Fashion and Arts Fair
Sunday 8th March 2015 from 12pm to 6pm
Red Gallery, Shoreditch
Managed by MA Events Management students at the University of Greenwich, the Fashion and Arts Fair is one which will change your perception of the arts, fashion and sustainability. Converging photography, short films, independent designers and music to foster creative growth, the Fair is the destination this Sunday for discovery and inspiration.
The event will raise awareness for sustainability within the arts, support and promote sustainable practices, facilitate collaboration and raise awareness to reduce environmental damage and raise standards in the creative industries.
With over seven DJ’s, various inspirational fashion designers, short films, and photography exhibitions, this event really has it all! |
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Sunset over Selungo
Friday 13th March 2015 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Lecture Theatre 11_0004, Stockwell Street Library, University of Greenwich
Sunset Over Selungo is being shown as a free film screening and the director will be there for discussion and Q+A!
The film follows members of Borneo's Penan tribe and is an inspiring story of two universally human things -- freedom and belonging. It depicts the beauty and tranquillity of life in the forest, showing that tribal livelihoods are peaceful and beautiful. Their homes are threatened by deforestation for palm oil plantations and they have come together in the fight to declare their homeland as a national park. Click here to book your FREE ticket! |
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Broke Master Chef
Tuesday 24th March 2015 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Bar Latitude, Cooper Building, University of Greenwich
Broke Master Chef is a cooking contest which will see five teams of two students compete against each-other. They will have 30 minutes to cook a creative and tasty dish using leftover ingredients (those that can typically be found in a student's fridge). Come and learn new cooking skills and master the art of cooking out of an empty fridge in a fun and relaxed environment. Aimed at raising awareness about food waste and sustainability, this event is organised by the MA Events Management students. |
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If everyone boiled only the water they needed every time they used the kettle, we could save enough electricity in a year to power the UK’s street lights for nearly seven months. (Energy Saving Trust)
If you would like to volunteer with the Sustainability Hub projects or events, please email us at greenambassadors@greenwich.ac.uk. We’d love to hear from you!
Here are some current opportunities to volunteer:
Green Impact Enterprise
Do you want to influence local organisations' approach to sustainability? Do you want to learn skills in project management, communications and leadership - in a real-life project with real-life organisations? Do you want to improve your employability in ways that will make perfect sense to potential employers? Become a Green Impact Project Assistant!
Edible Garden
The Edible Garden is looking for students to get involved and give their green fingers a try – join us every Wednesday 12-2pm for the supervised session, where you can meet the students and staff already involved, get advice and help for growing your own food, and enjoy harvesting the variety of produce grown!
Campaigns and Project Fund
Do you have a sustainability project or event you want to run? Are you looking for funding assistance? Our Campaigns and Project Fund is for you! Get in touch and we’ll help you in every step of the way.
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