Category Archives: Staff
New chapters, constant commitment
July 28, 2016
When I joined the Universityâs Sustainability Action Programme four and a half years ago, I came ready to work. What I didnât expect, was how much Iâve learnt along the way. Iâve learnt that students really are changing the world for the better, through their innovation, their commitment to the planet and their peers, and […]
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Five reasons why I love organising awards
March 23, 2016
On Thursday 10 March 2016 around 80 students and staff gathered for the presentation of the 2016 Sustainability Action Award winners and runners up. The awards ceremony is a personal highlight in the Sustainability Action Programme calendar for several reasons: It recognises people for what they are already doing. The awards are for students and […]
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Your chance to become the first Sustainability Action Photographer of the Year
February 25, 2016
As part of the annual Sustainability Action Awards, weâre inviting entries to the first Sustainability Action Photographer of the Year 2016 competition. All of the Universityâs students and staff are invited to enter the competition, submitting your images on the theme of âMy Global Goalsâ. The theme: My Global Goals 2015 was a landmark year […]
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Are you changing the world for the better? We want to give you an award.
February 23, 2016
Are you volunteering with a local community initiative? Are you trying to teach social justice issues in an innovative way? Is your research looking at local or global sustainability challenges? If ‘yes’ to any of those questions, we want to hear about it and give you an award. The Sustainability Action Awards recognise and celebrate students […]
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Ensuring no child was without a present at Christmas
January 22, 2016
Guest blog by Marika Stone, East Asia Administrator in the University’s International Office. Marika coordinated the University’s team contributing to the Christmas Complete Project. Thanks to all staff and students who contributed to the success of the University of Southampton Christmas Complete Project 2015! Christmas Complete is run by Southampton City and Region Action to Combat […]
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Coming up in 2016
January 6, 2016
After the Christmas break, weâre rested and ready for another exciting year at Sustainability Action. Hereâs a look at just a few of the things you can be involved in during the months ahead⌠The first ever student-led sustainability research conference! The âEducating Global Citizensâ Conference on 15th April provides a unique opportunity for undergraduate […]
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7 steps to a sustainable Christmas
December 7, 2015
1. Buy local. We’ll eat around 10 million turkeys in the UK this year. Not to mention all the potatoes, carrots and brussel sprouts! Buying the produce for your Christmas feast from local sources helps to reduce the carbon footprint of transporting it from further afield. The ‘Live My City’ map signposts local shops […]
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Swap Shop coming soon!
November 25, 2015
Guest blog by Amy Paraskeva, SUSU Ethical and Environmental Officer The first Swap Shop of the year is just around the corner and itâs even more exciting than ever! Swap Shop has been running since 2013, where students and staff could donate their old unwanted clothes in exchange for new ones. This year it will […]
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Thank you to all the volunteers who took part in this yearâs Blackout
November 20, 2015
A big thank you to all the volunteers who took part in this yearâs Blackout. More than 220 students and members of staff took part in the event on Friday 13 November which spanned five campuses â Highfield, Avenue, WSA, Boldrewood and, for the first time ever, the Somers Building at Southampton General Hospital. The Blackout team worked hard going round the buildings and […]
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7 ways to make a sustainable start to the year
September 30, 2015
At Southampton, we bring our students and staff together to deliver ground-breaking and award winning sustainability initiatives. Hereâs seven ways you can play your part, starting today: Switch off â remember to switch off computers and lights when youâre not using them. Our annual Blackout event â run by more than 250 volunteers â highlights the […]
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