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May 2023
 

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Spring might finally be here, with flowers blooming and birds busy nest-building. It's the perfect time for a walk in the woods or a wander round campus to see what you can spot. It's also the ideal opportunity to help nature flourish by taking part in No Mow May and Hedgehog Awareness Week. 

We also have details of our Sustainability Fair on University Park, a smart energy grid on Jubilee and new conservation events across all campuses.

So let’s get going!

Job opportunities for students to become 23/24 Community Engagement Ambassadors
More info and apply

Things you can do now

Hedgehog Awareness Week 

30 April - 6 May
Hedgehogs are under threat. But there are things we can do to help. Take action at home or join the UoN hedgehog group for a litter pick on 4 May. Meet at the Sustainability Fair (see below) at 12.30pm.

More about Hedgehog Awareness Week

Gardening week 

1 - 7 May
This year's theme is 'create your coronation container' so be inspired, no matter how much space you have, whether it's a window box or a hanging basket.

Garden inspiration

No Mow May

1 - 31 May
Watch the flowers and wildlife thrive as you ditch your lawnmower and allow your garden to grow and bloom. 
Find out more
At the university we celebrate No Mow May whilst encouraging nature to flourish all year round! We're supporting and increasing habitats by reducing mowing of areas across our campuses. Look out for them.

New biodiversity projects are planned throughout the year which will further help increase the flora and fauna on campus. 

If you want to get involved in enhancing biodiversity on campus, join the Grounds Team every Wednesday 1:30 - 3:30pm.
Conservation sessions

New wildflower areas have been created over the last two years, including at Lenton Hurst House and areas outside halls of residence.

News and announcements

Sustainability Fair

Thursday 4 May

The Sustainability Team will be joined by stalls highlighting environmental issues and initiatives across Nottingham. Try an e-bike with Lime, BYO mug and have a free coffee and a chat about waste with Enva, pick up a new bike or get yours repaired with Nottingham Bikeworks. And more!

We'll be selling university honey made from bees on Kings Meadow Campus and Bunny Park for only £5 a jar (cash only).
 

Find out more

New smart energy grid on campus


Researchers at the university in the Faculty of Engineering have received £2million in funding to create a smart energy grid. This helps us become a step closure to our net-zero goals. 

Read more

E-Bikes in Nottingham 


An e-bike rental scheme has launched in Nottingham city and are available on UP and Jubilee. This is an easy way to travel sustainably. There's also a 50% discount for students!

Read more

A new on-demand bus service starts 15 May, running between Sutton Bonington and surrounding villages. More details

Time to celebrate!
go! Switch Off halls competition winner

We were delighted to announce that Newark Hall won our 2023  Spring go! Switch Off competition!

Newark Hall managed to save 23,985 kWh, which is 8.8 Tonnes CO2, this equates to two round trips from London to Singapore.

Well done for everyone that made changes to save energy and reduce your carbon emissions – keep it up!

Remember that we still have a long way to reach our  CO2 emission targets and we need your help to get there!
Prepared character

We've collected over 3kg of pens through our pen recycling scheme, saving them from going to landfill

Upcoming events
May
 

Dr Bike is on campus


Book your May Dr Bike slot now and have your bike serviced for free across our campuses. 4 May is a drop-in session so bring your bike along 10am - 2pm. 
Find out more and book
8 May
 

Volunteer at Diamond Wood


Help Sutton Bonington Biodiversity Group to remove tree guards at Diamond Wood on Pasture Lane. 2pm - 4pm with refreshments available. Bring your own gloves if you can. Everyone welcome.
Read more
13 June
 

The Midlands' Journey to Net Zero 


Join this in-person conference to find out about how local communities are working towards Net Zero. The event is open to researchers, academics, industry representatives and professional services staff.
Book here

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