Get involved with sustainability at Surrey
A message from Martin Wiles, Head of Sustainability at the University of Surrey.
Welcome to Sustainable Surrey’s Sustainability Week – a week of coming together, reflecting on our environmental and social impact, and driving meaningful change.
Throughout the week we're providing you with opportunities to learn, take action and celebrate sustainable success. With a range of activities taking place, from our annual Sustainability awards, to innovative workshops, there's something for everyone to get involved with.
Take a look at the schedule for this week and get involved – looking forward to seeing you there!
What's on
Carbon footprint pop-up
Monday 16 March
11am - 2pm
Library foyer
Join the student volunteer Green Team and test your knowledge on carbon footprints.
Sustainability Book Club
Monday 16 March
1pm - 2pm
02 TB 00
Discuss the pivotal environmental science book 'Silent Spring' by Rachel Carson.
World Water Day showcase
Tuesday 17 March
11am - 3pm
Rik Medlik foyer
In preparation for the UN's World Water Day, the University's Sustainability Team and colleagues from across the University invite you to explore the latest research and projects in water.
World Water Day talks
Tuesday 17 March
12:30pm - 1:30pm
75 MS 02
Hear a range of talks exploring the latest topics on water, including: 'The future of water engineering: equitable solutions for clean water' by Dr Bing Guo and 'How to reduce water consumption? A behaviour change perspective' by Prof Ben Gardner and Dr Pablo Doel Pereira.
Wildlife Pond Workshop
Tuesday 17 March
12pm - 2pm
Community Garden
Join the Community Garden to build their very first wildlife pond!
Sustainability Awards (invite only)
Wednesday 18 March
4pm - 5:30pm
5G/6G Function Room
Celebrate sustainable success from across the University. Invite only.
Sustainability Careers Workshop
Wednesday 18 March
1pm - 3pm
Presentation Space, the Hive
Employers are looking for graduates who understand sustainability - and can talk about it with confidence. In this practical workshop you'll lean how to turn your values, experiences and skills into a compelling 'sustainability story' that will help in job interviews and applications. Places are limited.
Sustainable Development Goals discussion
Thursday 19 March
6pm - 8pm
MySurrey Hive
Join the Religious Life and Belief Centre to discuss Global Sustainable Development Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), and enjoy some delicious Pizza.
Throughout Sustainability Week, Campus Catering will host a range of offers! Pick up a pulpex water bottle for £1, and if you bring your reusable cup to any participating campus coffee shop you'll receive a 35p discount on your drink!
Get involved with sustainability all year round!
Sustainability isn't just for Sustainability Week. Find out how you can get involved with sustainability at Surrey all year round!
Opportunities for all
Take our Introduction to Sustainability short course
Open to both staff and students, this online mini-module provides an in-depth overview of climate change and sustainability.
Surrey Community Garden
The Surrey Community Garden on Stag Hill campus provides staff and students with the opportunity to develop gardening skills and grow fruit, vegetables and herbs. Sessions take place throughout the year.
Stag Hill Beehives
The University has active beehives on Stag Hill campus. Staff and students can volunteer on a Wednesday afternoon and get training in beekeeping.
Opportunities for staff
Green Impact
Green Impact is a UNESCO multi-award winning sustainability programme open to staff members in all departments. The scheme provides teams with a list of sustainable actions to take and be awarded for. Regisiter your interest to be the first to hear about Green Impact’s re-launch in the summer.
LEAF
LEAF is a sustainable lab certification tool designed by over 23 universities. The framework encourages lab users to improve lab efficiency and minimise environmental impacts. This programme is being rolled out across all labs in FEPS and FHMS.
Opportunities for students
Sustainability Mark
All societies and clubs can get accredited as being sustainable by completing the Sustainability Mark. The mark, run in collaboration with the SU and Sustainability team, provides you with five simple sustainable actions you and your members can take.
Join a sustainable society
There are many societies organising sustainable activities both across campus and in the local community.
Volunteer
The University’s Sustainability Team regularly organise hands-on sustainability volunteering.
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