Let’s talk sustainability
Published: 09/11/2022
Our Green Week is back for 2022, time to join in on the action to against the climate change!
What is a Green Week at NTU? Our Green Week aims to deepen the understanding of the current climate crisis and see how we can work together to create local solutions to some of the pressing global challenges, aligning with the 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP27).
Taking place from 14 – 20 November 2022, we’ll be hosting a series of engaging and insightful events and workshops focused on sustainable behaviour change and climate action for everyone in our community.
This isn’t only for students in a related field, it is also an opportunity for our future leaders like you to learn more about sustainability and how you can help to fix the current climate crisis. Let’s start today to build a bright future for the next generation!
There’s a full timetable of activities taking place across the week. Highlights include:
- Drop-in Sustainability Fairs: 14 – 16 November, all campuses
From wildlife charities to local vegan and zero-waste shops - come and meet a range of groups who contribute to sustainability in a range of ways. There'll also be e-bikes to try and sustainability-themed games. - A cycling safety workshop: Tuesday 15 November, 12 – 2 pm, City Campus
Drop in and join NTU’s Bike Hub Coordinator and Cycle UK to learn more about keeping safe whilst cycling. They’ll be talking about staying safe on busy roads and the change in weather and light conditions. Refreshments will be provided and there are high-vis jackets and bike lights to give away. - A wildlife walk: Wednesday 16 November, 11 – 12 pm, Clifton Campus
Enjoy some time outdoors taking in nature. Meet at the allotment and join the Global Lounge team as they take you around the campus nature trail. - The Big Hedgehog Friendly Quiz of the Year: Thursday 17 November, 6 – 7.30 pm, online
Sign-up for an enjoyable quiz to promote our hedgehog-friendly campus accreditation. Questions will cover facts about our spiky friends and test your environmental and wildlife knowledge. There are prizes on offer for the winner and runner-up.
Sustainability at NTU all year round
Of course, tackling climate change isn’t just a week-long event. There’s plenty of ways you can broaden your understanding of environmental issues and implement sustainable actions.
Climate Literacy and Action Training
Would you like to make an impact in your professional and social environment; or perhaps influence research, teaching or strategy, reduce carbon emissions? Join the online training to get the knowledge and tools.
Every Wednesday from 9 – 30 November.
Green Rewards
For NTU Green Rewards, November is all about energy saving.
Colleagues can sign up to the online platform and take part in a range of power saving activities. Points are on offer for taking action, with individual and team winners earning vouchers for local shops or charities.
Sustainability in Practice (SiP) module
Would you like to better understand urgent global sustainability challenges and how we could solve them? The four-session Sustainability in Practice (SiP) module can help you get started. Open to colleagues and students.
Vegan food
November is world vegan month. Here at NTU, reducing meat and dairy consumption has been identified as one of the key actions that individuals and organisations can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This is why each day 50% of our catering offer is vegetarian and two-thirds of that is vegan. Try a tasty vegan meal in any of our catering outlets across campus.