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September 2024

Autumn is shaping up to be golden, with an award for our dedicated Hedgehog Friendly Campus Group's work to help hedgehogs on campus.

Dr Bike is back and he'll be bringing some friends onto campus in October. Plus there is much more happening!

So let’s get going!

Things you can do now

Second Hand September


Shop second hand this month to take a stance against fast fashion and dress for a fairer world.

Find out more

Organic September

Organic farming is better and healthier for people, plants, animals and the planet. Try organic this September.

Find out more

Download the free Organic Living Guide from the
Soil Association

Time to celebrate!

It's Gold for Hedgehogs!


UoN has achieved Gold as part of the Hedgehog Friendly Campus initiative! This is a national award designed to protect hedgehogs and their habitats and raise awareness about the decline of one of the UKs favourite animals.
The UoN Hedgehog Friendly Campus Group have worked hard for this award, but there is still more to do and get involved in to help our spiny friends. 

Find out more
The Hedgehog Friendly Campus Group share facts about hedgehogs, the threats they face and how we can all help them thrive

Litter pick events are being planned as part of the Litter Pick Challenge. Join in or organise one yourself.


News and announcements

Engineering alumni receive funding to help lower emissions from the food and beverage industry


The new device (a biofuel cell) could significantly reduce carbon emissions for the food and beverage industry. 

Full story

New NCT bus to Jubilee Campus


From 16 September Pink 29 will run from the City Centre to Jubilee Campus via Ilkeston Road.  With stops outside the Exchange building and Newark / Southwell Hall, its even easier to travel to campus by bus. More info

Students who want to try it out can get 1 week’s free bus travel on all NCT City buses.

Catch the tram? NET are offering £50 off a student academic year pass purchased via the NETGO! App

Upcoming events

Throughout October
 

Dr Bike is back with bike sales and safety advice


Gear up for the new term with the restart of our free Dr Bike sessions. Plus, opportunities to get yourself a 'new' bike, have your bike registered with Nottinghamshire Police and pick up advice and freebies to keep you and your bike safe and secure.
Find out more and book
9 October
 

Net Zero in a volatile world

Join a conversation with a panel of experts in geopolitics, energy infrastructure and sustainability to explore the path to energy freedom and a sustainable future for all. 

Book now

Get rewarded

Green Rewards helps you take action for the environment and rewards you for the efforts you make.
Staff teams still have a chance to win by using the carbon calculator on Green Rewards. The new built-in carbon calculator allows you to calculate your carbon footprint based on your home lifestyle and your footprint and at work too. The team with the lowest average combined work carbon footprint will win a prize.

Sign up and start logging actions on Green Rewards by 31 October for a chance to win a £50 voucher. 

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