Green Week Events

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Mon 16th March

People sat in a line in a large group discussion Re-imaging the climate crisis through signs and sounds - story telling through threads
2pm - 3:30pm
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
This in-person workshop aims to provide deeper psychological insight into our subconscious fears about the climate crisis and empowerment through story telling using Matching Ears in the Climate Crisis, a game about our fears and buried emotions.

Tue 17th March

Two students look at a screen together in a lab Sustainable Research Computing workshop: make your research greener!
10am - noon
Muirhead Tower
Make your research greener! Join our workshop for researchers who rely on computing in their work to cut computing energy use and discover tools, training and communities. Book your place now.

Wed 18th March

Four students walk across campus chatting Healthy Streets Guided Walk
2pm - 3:30pm
Meet at North Gate
Get out and about this Green Week and explore our local area with the Sustainable Travel team. Help undertake a street survey together. Register now.
Three students walk downstairs What Is a green career? Networking with green graduates
3:30pm - 5pm
Noble Room, Staff House
Curious about what a green career actually looks like in the real world? Join our relaxed, myth‑busting event with alumni who are making a real impact through sustainability, climate action, low‑carbon innovation and environmentally responsible work.

Thu 19th March

Aston Webb Dome with foliage at the front Green Careers Fair: low traffic time
10:30am - 11am
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
To ensure everyone has the opportunity to engage meaningfully with potential employers, we are offering a Low-Traffic Time for students who find busy environments challenging and would benefit from a less busy setting to interact with employers.
A crowd at a fair in the Great Hall Green Careers Fair
11:30am - 3pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
Want a career that makes a real difference in the sustainability field? Head to the Green Careers Fair to discover diverse career options, gain practical advice, and connect with professionals driving change.
Students working on laptops in a study space Shape Tomorrow with AtkinsRéalis: Engineering Net Zero
1pm - 2pm
Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building
Ready to engineer a sustainable future? Join AtkinsRéalis for an inspiring session on how YOU can help achieve Net Zero by 2050. Discover real-world projects, explore cutting-edge solutions, and see how your skills can make a global impact!
Students working on laptops in a study space How to get work experience in 'Sustainability’: student and alumni panel edition
3pm - 4pm
Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building
Interested in a career related to sustainability? A panel of students and UoB recent graduates will be sharing their experiences, to assist you in getting work experience or a graduate job in sustainability.

Fri 20th March

A student working on a laptop at a picnic table Sustainable computing: understanding the energy impact of digital workflows
1pm - 2pm
Online
Have you ever considered the environmental cost of your everyday digital activities? In this webinar, we’ll explore the carbon footprint of computing – from routine tasks to intensive data processing - and discover small changes you can make.
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