Pack for Good
This campaign gives you the opportunity to donate unwanted items such as clothes, electricals, books and furniture to British Heart Foundation (BHF) collection banks on campus and in the local community.
As students vacate their Nottingham homes at a similar time each year, waste management needs to be taken into consideration. Since 2012 the University of Nottingham has joined forces with Nottingham Trent University and Nottingham City Council to support the Pack for Good campaign.
The donated items — which would otherwise likely have ended up in landfill — are taken to BHF charity shops, where they are sold on to make money. The money raised supports the lifesaving research and work of the BHF.
During the academic year 22/23, the University of Nottingham achieved its best year ever of donations to the British Heart Foundation.
There was a remarkable effort from our students, both those living on campus and out in the community.
The University of Nottingham’s on-campus banks had 3,916 bags collected which is the equivalent 31.3 tons of items diverted from landfill. The bags raised an amazing £54,824 for the charity. 2017 held the previous record for UoN donations which was £36,176. This year’s donations are a 51.5% increase from this figure which illustrates just what a fantastic year we have had.
This contribution is in addition to the bags collected by Nottingham City Council out in the local areas that lots of our students choose to live in. They collected 19,532 from the community banks which represents 156.2 tonnes of diverted waste and £273,448 raised for the charity.
2023's donations are on top of the staggering £1,608,273 that Nottingham students raised for the charity in the ten years since the initative's start in 2012.
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Summer Safety Campaign
Stay Safe and Have Fun This Summer with Our ‘Hot Tips’ and ‘Cool Trips’ Campaign!
As the sun shines brighter and the days grow longer, the University of Nottingham’s Community Engagement Team is excited to launch our Summer Safety campaign! Designed with students in mind, our campaign is all about keeping you safe while ensuring you make the most of your summer in Nottingham.
What’s the Campaign About?
Our campaign, aptly named ‘Hot Tips’ and ‘Cool Trips’, delivers essential advice on how to stay safe during the summer months and provides suggestions for fun and engaging activities in and around Nottingham. We believe that a safe summer is a fun summer, and we’re here to help you achieve both!
How We’re Reaching Out
We’re using multiple platforms to ensure you receive our safety tips and activity suggestions.
Social Media: Take a look at our Instagram page for information on all things ‘Hot Tips’ and ‘Cool Trips’ there’s even an opportunity to win free NCT day bus passes by getting involved.
Leafletting: Our dedicated Community Engagement Ambassadors will be delivering informative leaflets directly to your doors. These leaflets contain essential safety advice and exciting activity suggestions.
A Big Thank You to Our Community Engagement Ambassadors
This campaign wouldn’t be possible without the hard work and dedication of our Community Engagement Ambassadors. They have been instrumental in delivering leaflets and spreading the word about our Summer Safety campaign. Their efforts ensure that every student can access the information they need to have a safe and enjoyable summer. Thank you, Ambassadors, for your invaluable contribution!
Stay safe, have fun, and enjoy everything Nottingham has to offer this summer!
Click here to access our comprehensive campaign leaflet, packed with all the information you need to stay safe and have fun this summer!