Reading Uni's Green & Pleasant Land
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Chief Correspondent
By Chief Correspondent
Published on 2 November 2009
The University of Reading's lush parkland campus turns even greener this November. As part of a drive to reduce its carbon footprint and raise important environmental issues, the University of Reading has teamed up with its Students' Union ( RUSU ) to host a special Green Week.
The University of Reading's lush parkland campus turns even greener this November. As part of a drive to reduce its carbon footprint and raise important environmental issues, the University of Reading has teamed up with its Students' Union ( RUSU ) to host a special Green Week.
The University of Reading's lush parkland campus turns even greener this November. As part of a drive to reduce its carbon footprint and raise important environmental issues, the University of Reading has teamed up with its Students' Union ( RUSU ) to host a special Green Week.
The University War Memorial clock tower, on the London Road Campus
A series of free fun and green events for students, staff and the local community will take place between 2nd and 6th November. The week carries a serious message too, and will aim to raise the profile of green issues on campus, as well as illustrate the ways a leading research-intensive reduces its environmental impact.
During the week, local residents can take a guided tour of the beautiful trees on the campus or take in a lunch-time concert. Professor Tim Wheeler will present a fascinating public lecture on climate change and global food security, while Geoff Mitchell will explain how we can start to recycle the unrecyclable in an informal talk and debate.
The newly-opened Hopkins Building, a state-of-the-art facility home to biomedical and pharmaceutical teaching and research, will open its doors to visitors. There will be an opportunity to tour the building followed by an update showcasing the University's green credentials and how they benefit the local community.
Thursday 5 November will be a no-car day for University of Reading staff and also see senior staff take place in the Low Carbon Challenge. Is it possible to get from Caversham to Henley without using a car? Our, rowers, cyclists, canoeists and bus users take up the challenge to find out which is the quickest way to travel from the heart of Reading to the University's Greenlands campus in Henley.
This year, the University formed its Environment, Energy and Sustainability Team ( EEST ). The team of four will focus on the management of energy, waste and transport and aim to coordinate environmental progress at the University.
"We hope the public will join us in celebrating Green Week," said Ian Cruickshank, the University's Environment and Sustainability Manager said: The creation of the EEST illustrates the University's ongoing commitment to take its environmental management extremely seriously. There are many ways in which we can reduce our environmental impact and by hosting Green Week we hope to showcase our environmental and sustainability performance to date, launch future green initiatives and highlight our future goals. For instance, by August 2012 we aim to divert half of our waste away from landfill and make 20% reductions in our carbon emissions by 2013."
RUSU are also holding many events during the week including the 'Make Plastic Look Fantastic' fashion show with recycled fancy dress, and a clothes swap. This year, students living in halls will be encouraged to take part in The Student Switch Off, where halls will compete against each other to come top of the class in energy efficiency.
RUSU President Sinead Brennen said: "Environmental campaigning is at the heart of RUSU and year on year we work to reduce both our and the University's carbon emissions. We are delighted to be working closely with the University to support Green Week. Student campaigners will be holding stalls and raising awareness of current environmental issues. We will also be recruiting student volunteer Eco-champions who aim to reduce the carbon emissions in their academic departments over the next year."
Source: MediaNewswire; 30th October, 2009
The University War Memorial clock tower, on the London Road Campus
A series of free fun and green events for students, staff and the local community will take place between 2nd and 6th November. The week carries a serious message too, and will aim to raise the profile of green issues on campus, as well as illustrate the ways a leading research-intensive reduces its environmental impact.
During the week, local residents can take a guided tour of the beautiful trees on the campus or take in a lunch-time concert. Professor Tim Wheeler will present a fascinating public lecture on climate change and global food security, while Geoff Mitchell will explain how we can start to recycle the unrecyclable in an informal talk and debate.
The newly-opened Hopkins Building, a state-of-the-art facility home to biomedical and pharmaceutical teaching and research, will open its doors to visitors. There will be an opportunity to tour the building followed by an update showcasing the University's green credentials and how they benefit the local community.
Thursday 5 November will be a no-car day for University of Reading staff and also see senior staff take place in the Low Carbon Challenge. Is it possible to get from Caversham to Henley without using a car? Our, rowers, cyclists, canoeists and bus users take up the challenge to find out which is the quickest way to travel from the heart of Reading to the University's Greenlands campus in Henley.
This year, the University formed its Environment, Energy and Sustainability Team ( EEST ). The team of four will focus on the management of energy, waste and transport and aim to coordinate environmental progress at the University.
"We hope the public will join us in celebrating Green Week," said Ian Cruickshank, the University's Environment and Sustainability Manager said: The creation of the EEST illustrates the University's ongoing commitment to take its environmental management extremely seriously. There are many ways in which we can reduce our environmental impact and by hosting Green Week we hope to showcase our environmental and sustainability performance to date, launch future green initiatives and highlight our future goals. For instance, by August 2012 we aim to divert half of our waste away from landfill and make 20% reductions in our carbon emissions by 2013."
RUSU are also holding many events during the week including the 'Make Plastic Look Fantastic' fashion show with recycled fancy dress, and a clothes swap. This year, students living in halls will be encouraged to take part in The Student Switch Off, where halls will compete against each other to come top of the class in energy efficiency.
RUSU President Sinead Brennen said: "Environmental campaigning is at the heart of RUSU and year on year we work to reduce both our and the University's carbon emissions. We are delighted to be working closely with the University to support Green Week. Student campaigners will be holding stalls and raising awareness of current environmental issues. We will also be recruiting student volunteer Eco-champions who aim to reduce the carbon emissions in their academic departments over the next year."
Source: MediaNewswire; 30th October, 2009