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February 2023
 

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For the first time ever, in 2022 wind and solar energy was the EU's top electricity source. This signifies system-level changes are happening. But to meet global carbon reduction targets and limit global warming, we all need to continue to make our own sustainable changes. 

This month we feature sustainable research at UoN and the chance to embed sustainable development in education. We also introduce the university's new Sustainable Travel Officer. 

So let’s get going!

Things you can do now

Educators needed for the SDG Teach In 


During March, link your teaching and learning to local and global concerns by incorporating the UN Sustainable Development Goal’s (SDG's).
We'd like schools in all five faculties to link relevant teaching to one or more of the UN's 17 SDGs. E.g. a lecture on asthma on the medicine course draws attention to Climate Action (SDG13) in relation to the high carbon footprint of commonly used inhalers.

All you need to do is include a slide indicating which SDG is relevant to the topic at hand.  

Get in touch to take part or find out more

Fairtrade Fortnight


Join us in supporting the producers of the food you eat. There will be bake sales, information and competitions throughout.

Find out more

go! Switch Off halls competition


Catered halls on campus, plus Melton Hall, are taking part in our go! Switch Off Halls competition again his semester. Running 1 February to 25 March, halls compete to save the most energy.

View live halls data on the energy dashboard. 
 

Find out more
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News and announcements

UoN workshops helping to reduce fuel poverty


The Faculty of Engineering are leading an outreach project to help Nottingham residents save money and energy by teaching them how to make their own energy saving slow cooker.
 
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Research to protect wheat from rising temperatures 


Dr Lorna McAusland from the School of Biosciences has been awarded a Fellowship for research into how wheat can tolerate rising climate temperatures.
 

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£10 million funding for clean aviation 


Several projects led by the UoN's Institute of Aerospace Technology have received a share of funding to help bring clean aviation one step closer to reality.
 

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Guest column
Hi everybody! 

I'm Emma, the new Sustainable Travel Officer in the university's Sustainability Team. As a former UoN student, I'm excited to be returning as a member of staff, and as a Geography graduate, it's great to be in a role where I can positively shape the world around me.

I've spent 15 years in the UK transport planning industry, working on projects across residential and employment developments, to health and educational establishments, to retail and leisure attractions. I've specialised in developing sustainable transport strategies and in delivering and evaluating travel behaviour change projects for local authorities.

With the new Castle Meadow Campus in the City opening soon, agile working, and ambitious carbon reduction targets, it's a critical time for the university. I'm looking forward to applying my skills and experience to lead on the transport implications of these challenges. I'm keen to engage with students and staff, and work with internal and external stakeholders, e.g. Nottingham Council and public transport operators.

Although we all understand more about the environmental impacts of car use, making changes to our lifestyle can be difficult. The university has already introduced measures to enable staff and students to make more sustainable travel choices. Find out more about these here.

Emma Taylor

Conservation on campus

Mixed hedge planting on University Park

Teams from Estates and Facilities, the student Conservation Society and others helped the grounds team plant over 600 saplings to create a mixed species hedgerow on Florence Boot Field. 

Incorporating 8 different native species, once established the the hedge will provide habitats and food for wildlife. Wildflower seed was sown on the mound to increase biodiversity and provide food for insects. 

Find out more and get involved with other events

Supporting a greener future for the planet 


UoN Geography student Zoe Brown recently attended the Green Summit in Thailand, aimed at empowering the leaders of tomorrow. She produced an interactive report from her trip and what it involved. This is a huge achievement and demonstrates Zoe's passion for the environment. 

Interactive report

Upcoming events

Dr Bike 


February and March slots are available to book, including at Sutton Bonington. Over at Jubilee you can pick up a new bike at Nottingham Bikeworks refurbished bike sales.

Book on

SHAping Sustainable Futures Research Hub launch 


This new online resource showcases the value of UoN Social Science research for policy around climate change, sustainability and the net zero challenge

More information

Sustainability Action Week 13 - 17 March

Focussing on living sustainably things we can all do, careers & the UN SDG's in teaching.
 

Contact us to support or run an event.

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