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1. Join the Student Environment and Sustainability Committee\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Student Environment and Sustainability Committee (SESC) is a student-led and student-focused committee looking at sustainability at Newcastle University. The committee is chaired by the Ethics and Environment Representative who, this year, is Ayoub Ouakkaha! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The SESC gives feedback to the Environment and Sustainability Committee<\/a> (ESC), of which most members are colleagues, but it also has Students\u2019 Union Sabbatical Officers and the Ethics and Environment Rep (Ayoub) as members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n SESC membership is made up of Environment and Sustainability Reps from academic schools. If you are not currently an Environment and Sustainability Rep for your school, but would like to get involved with the SESC, send Ayoub<\/a> an email!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Join our Sustainability Network<\/a> to receive information to expand your knowledge across various themes relating to sustainability, be updated on climate action progress at the University, and be provided with upcoming sustainability event notifications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As our Climate Action Plan<\/a> progresses, the Sustainability Network<\/a> will connect you to our work, progress reports, and new targets by directing them straight into your email inbox. You will also be notified on actions contributing to our goal of being net-zero on scopes one and two carbon emissions by 2030!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Newcastle University is a member of the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC), an organisation that supports sustainability within the UK tertiary education sector and offers benefits for members that include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n All Newcastle University colleagues and students can register for free EAUC membership<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you passionate about a particular area of sustainability? <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can share your knowledge with colleagues and students at the University by writing a post for our blog! Sustainability<\/a> looks at all areas relating to sustainability and environmental justice, from lifestyle tips and tricks through to discussions on green careers and how solar energy is used at Newcastle University! <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are interested in writing a blog post for Sustainability, please send an email to sustainable-campus@ncl.ac.uk<\/a> and outline what you would like to write about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Grow Volunteer<\/a> is Newcastle University Students\u2019 Union\u2019s on campus urban growing project. As part of the team, you\u2019ll help to grow and source local produce including a range of vegetables, herbs, flowers, and trees right here on campus! Meetings take place regularly and are flexible to attend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or register your interest, you can do so on Grow Volunteer’s sign up form<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A Second Life is a creative up-cycling project provided by Go Volunteer which aims to use old materials or products and give them a new lease of life. This is a great volunteering opportunity for individuals who are keen to get creative and explore reuse and recycling! <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or register your interest, you can do so on A Second Life\u2019s sign up form<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn about additional Go Volunteering opportunities that are themed around the environment and conservation, such as caring for green spaces, read more on the Student Union website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Every year there is an opportunity to become a volunteer student auditor for the Fairtrade University and College award on behalf of Students Organising for Sustainability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteer auditors work in a team to review the University\u2019s efforts to embed Fairtrade and wider ethical consumption. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Full training for this role is provided and a role description is available<\/a> if you are interested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Travelling to university can be a major source of emissions, but luckily there are lots of options to ensure that both your commute and any longer distance travel are sustainable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Firstly, for regular commuting onto campus, active travel, such as cycling and walking, is a healthy option both for you and the planet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Active travel isn\u2019t accessible for all, however, and isn\u2019t practical for long-distance trips, so a good replacement option here is public transport. Nexus<\/a> and Traveline<\/a> provide information on public transport in the North East and trains are a brilliant sustainable option for travel throughout the UK and into Europe! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Student action is important!\u00a0 2023 was once again a year of extreme weather conditions and events around the world, underscoring the importance of sustainability in major institutions such as our university. As the majority portion of our university community, students are a vital part of achieving crucial environmental targets such as net zero by 2030. 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Stay informed with the Sustainability Network!<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Explore our EAUC membership <\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Write for our blog<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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5. Volunteer!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Grow Volunteer<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
A Second Life<\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Become a volunteer auditor <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
6. Use active or public transport<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n