Stirling University is once again holding its annual Green Week, an interactive week of events focusing on sustainability, active travel, biodiversity, and waste reduction. This year, the university has several events that students, staff, and members of the public can attend from March 11 – 14.
Monday, March 11
The Dr Bike event will be underway from 9:30-15:30 underneath the link bridge. It will offer free bike checks and repairs to all staff and students. There is no need to book.
The Sustainable Living Fair will be held from 11:00 to 15:00 in the Atrium. This interactive fair will show us how to be more sustainable, offer opportunities to get involved or volunteer, and give away freebies. No booking is required, as the event is open to everyone.
Tuesday, March 12
Craft Green: The tea-making workshop will allow staff and students to learn about different tea herbs for common ailments, try some hot tea, and tailor their own tea bags to take home. Booking is required for this event, which will be held next to the Nisa in the Atrium from 13:00 to 14:30.
Wednesday, March 13
Dr Bike will be back on the 13th in case you didn’t catch him earlier in the week.
There is also a Community Garden Session between 14:00-16:00. The event encourages people to make friends, acquire new skills, and become a part of our sustainable community. All staff and students are welcome, and no booking is required.
Thursday, March 14
Yellow Jelly Vintage Fair will be held in the Atrium from 11:00- 16:00. Pop down to find some second-hand vintage fashion pieces, as well as discover preloved furnishings that could brighten up your home.
BioBlitz offers students and staff an opportunity to explore biodiversity. This event is an informative walk around campus. The university says: “BioBlitz is an opportunity to engage with local flora and fauna, unravelling the secrets of the ecosystem that surrounds us.” The event will run between 11:00 -16:00 outside the Atrium bridge.
The last event of the week is the online workshop People, Profit, Planet: Sustainable Business 101. This programme will help you understand some simple sustainable practices that individuals and businesses can implement to benefit people, the planet, and profits. The workshop will run online from 17:00 – 18:00.
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