Month: January 2023

Climate & Sustainability Month is here!

January 30, 2023 /

Climate & Sustainability Month offers you an opportunity to learn more about sustainability topics, collaborate and connect with others from across King’s and take action on the climate crisis. The month includes 30+ exciting events organised by King’s staff and students focused on one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Subscribe to our newsletter to receive weekly updates throughout the month, and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter for updates.

Check out the events taking place this week:

Monday 30th
 3-4.30pm (online) The renewable energy transition seminar  How can we accelerate the renewable energy transition? What are the social and economic implications? Join this seminar to learn more.

 
5-7pm (Strand)

 

 Love Your Clothes for Longer – Workshop

 

 Love fashion but hate waste? Join KCLSU for this upcycling workshop to learn how to look after your clothes and some mending tips + tricks.

 
Tuesday 31st
 11am-12pm (online) Behaviour change for sustainability – what is it & how to influence it  Join this event to get inspired about your power to effect real change and learn about the problems encountered while attempting to shift behaviour.

 

Thursday 2nd
 9am-5.30pm (Guy’s) Education for the Anthropocene Join this 1.5-day workshop to gain a systemic view of climate science, explore policy solutions, and consider how to have effective climate conversations.

 
11am-3pm (Guy’s)

 

 King’s Sustainability pop-up stall

 

 Have a chat with the King’s Sustainability Team, ask questions, play games, hear about the latest projects, and have your say on sustainability at King’s.

 
1-2.30pm (Strand)

 

 Uniting to address climate change through breath

 

 Are you worried about our climate? Join this intimate group session to learn how to use the power of breath to charge your mind, body and spirit.

 

Friday 3rd
 9am-12pm (Guy’s)

 

 Education for the Anthropocene

 

 Join this 1.5-day workshop to gain a systemic view of climate science, explore policy solutions, and consider how to have effective climate conversations.

 
11am-3pm (Denmark Hill) King’s Sustainability pop-up stall Have a chat with the King’s Sustainability Team, ask questions, play games, hear about the latest projects, and have your say on sustainability at King’s.

 

Calendar showing all events in February as part of sustainability month

The calendar for King’s Climate & Sustainability Month is now live and registrations are open!

January 23, 2023 /

King’s Climate & Sustainability Month is taking place across the month of February.

This month is a collaboration between King’s and KCLSU that offers all those involved an opportunity to learn more about sustainability topics, collaborate and connect with others from across King’s, and take action on the climate crisis.

Throughout February, there are more than 30 events including a DIY seed bomb workshop, a mindfulness session, a community organising event, a tree planting afternoon, and sustainable careers panel discussions and networking!

Calendar showing all events in February as part of sustainability month

Check out the full calendar here.

Join the Big Garden Birdwatch (27th of January)

January 13, 2023 /

The 2023 Big Campus Birdwatch takes place on Friday 27th January, and we’re encouraging staff and students to take part.

The RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) Big Garden Birdwatch takes place over the weekend of 27th – 29th January 2023. This annual survey is not only a great opportunity to learn more about our back garden wildlife, but also makes an important contribution to monitoring biodiversity across the country. Last year over a million people took part in the event!

The University encourages staff and students alike to take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch and we also organise our own Big Campus Birdwatch, where we ask staff and students to help us better understand the bird life across different areas of campus.

This year, the Big Campus Birdwatch will take place on Friday 27th January, and can be carried out in your own time, either individually or in small groups with your friends or colleagues.

How can I take part?

To take part in the Big Campus Birdwatch, simply register using this link and choose a favourite spot on campus at any time on Friday 27th January and record what birds you see.

Happy New Year from the King’s Sustainability team

January 3, 2023 /

What are your New Year’s resolutions? Maybe exploring ways to live more sustainably? If so, the video below might help you get started, which we put together for incoming students but is relevant to anyone.

Veganuary 

Did you know that our food system represents 26% of global emissions and touches on a lot of other issues including pollution and health? And that livestock & fisheries account for 31% of these food emissions? Veganism is the ‘single biggest way’ to reduce our environmental impact, according to a study by the University of Oxford. Trial a vegan lifestyle this January by pledging to Veganuary. The website provides lots of useful information including eating guides and recipes.

King’s Food celebrate Veganuary during the whole month of January with an extended range of vegan options and special offers. King’s Food is continuously working to get more variety of plant-based options on campus. In their outlets you’ll always have a vegan option available, from salads, soups and main dishes, to a range of plant-based milk for your hot drinks, vegan pastries and new plant-based dessert pots. They work with different suppliers to make this happen, including organising Beyond Meat Mondays in all outlets and featuring Vegan Fried Chick*n (VFC) at the Street Eats Truck on Guy’s Campus. Did you know they just launched vegan pizzas in the fully plant-based Roots Cafe on the 8th floor in Bush House, Strand? And that you can get your drink with oat milk at no extra cost in King’s cafes? Oat milks produces about 70% less GHG emissions than regular cow’s milk.

Only for this month, you have a reward in the King’s Moves App for a Vegan Hot Meal in any of their outlets!

 

Focus on your wellbeing in 2023

For students: join KCLSU’s Take Time Out 9-13 January

Start the year in style by looking after your wellbeing. KCLSU is here to help you find that work-life balance. Join in by reading up on some of their wellbeing resources or by taking part in one of their events. Find out more here.

For staff: join Staff Wellbeing Festival

King’s free Staff Wellbeing Festival offers a thought-provoking and creative five-week programme of events starting on 3 January. Whether you choose a movement challenge, want to learn a new skill, or just need to cuddle some cute dogs, take a look at the schedule to start finding your ways to wellbeing in 2023. Find out more here.

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