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On 26 March Transition Edinburgh University invites interested students and staff from other unis to this free half-day conference to share ideas on: "How can we create low carbon universities?". Includes workshops, presentations and open discussion.
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Right now, pollution is changing our climate and cheap oil is running out. How can students and staff work together to make our universities fit for the future?
That’s the question that will be discussed at an upcoming free event on Friday 26 March organised by People & Planet, NUS Scotland and Transition Edinburgh University. The event is open to anyone from across the UK, and travel bursaries may be available on request to Scottish groups.
What’s on?
The event will include workshops and discussion about practical projects to create low-carbon, sustainable and future-proof universities.
Hear from people running empowering projects to rethink our unis’ energy, travel, food and services.
Influence your university’s carbon management plan - with Andrew Taylor, Going Greener campaigner for People & Planet.
Where does carbon come from in a university population? - with Ric Lander from Transition Edinburgh University.
Volunteer home energy audits - with Ruth Bush from NUS Scotland’s Student Footprints Project.
How to get funding for your projects, on and off-campus.
Building on exciting schemes and networks to support and spread action.
Further contributions would be extremely welcome. If you’re interested in attending, please email ric@transitionedinburghuni.org.uk or Ruth.Bush@nus-scotland.org.uk
When and where
When: 1-5pm, Friday 26th March
Where: University of Edinburgh, 60 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9TJ Map
Sandwiches and tea will be provided afterwards. Full travel bursaries available.
Event supported by:
People & Planet NUS Scotland Climate Challenge Fund Transition Edinburgh University Degrees Cooler
