Join us for a dedicated week of activities and events from 1-5 March to raise awareness about environmental and social issues. The University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University, our respective student unions plus Nottingham City Council are combining expertise to share advice and guidance for sustainable living and how to make positive change. We’ll be sharing information on sustainable living throughout the week and there are a variety of online events to get involved with.

Turning waste into resources

Reducing carbon emissions

R&D in low-carbon air travel

The 'slow violence' that affects millions

A new UoN research base in Italy will focus on technological innovation in green aviation. It will strengthen alliances with aerospace industries and position Nottingham as a leader in low-emission, sustainable air travel research.

Applications are open to get involved in UK Government managed spaces at the COP26 Summit in Glasgow 2021.This includes hosting of events, creative installations and exhibition space. The Sustainability team and the Institute for Policy and Engagement have teamed up to offer support for your proposals. If you're interested in submitting a proposal and would like to access this support, get in touch by 24 February.

Student Switch Off

Lockdown learnings

Test your knowledge on energy, carbon, and climate justice in the Student Switch Off Climate Quiz.
Your hall of residence could win 50 big tubs of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and you’ll also go into the prize draw to win a tub for yourself.

Fairtrade Fortnight 
22 February to
7 March

Racing to accelerate research into solar powered cars

Choose the world you want this Fairtrade Fortnight. This year the Fairtrade movement is highlighting the growing challenges that climate change brings to farmers and workers across the world. Follow us on social media for more information during the fortnight. 

News

• Cascade: funding round open until 28 February 2021
• Net-Zero Business podcast: Exploring smart grids with E.ON and Nottingham City Council
• Building-up an ecosystem for organic agriculture in China
• The new look Nottinghamshire Biodiversity Action Group
• Invertebrates living on plastic bags
• New air tightness test approved for use by construction industry
• Global salmon farming harming marine life and costing billions in damage

Events

• The Global Goals Teach In - 22 Feb - 5 Mar
• Food Waste Action Week - 1 - 7 Mar
• University Mental Health Day - 4 Mar
• International Women's Day - 8 Mar
• Global Recycling Day - 18 Mar
• World Water Day - 22 Mar
• Earth Hour - 27 Mar