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Green Events and Training at the Bloomsbury Colleges

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November 2012

3rd-4th Whale of a Time Festival - ESRC Festival of Social Sciences

  • Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th November 2012
  • 10 am – 5 pm
  • Birkbeck University of London, Room CLO B01, Clore Management Building, 25 - 27 Torrington Square
  • The event is an inspiring and empowering way of getting involved in social and environmental issues through exclusive film screenings by award-winning environmental film-makers followed by informative discussions with leading environmental and social researchers, sustainable art exhibitions, music and the Whale of a Time Workshop in celebration of the world’s oceans and rainforests.
  • Use the link above to view the poster for further detail or view the full invitation to attend here.

October 2012

25th - Birkbeck Square Route cycle ride

  • A cycle ride from the new Birkbeck building in Stratford to the Malet Street building - That's over 9 miles!
  • The Greenthing team will be taking part to support the college and promote cycling
  • You can sponsor the team by going to http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/bbksquareroute and logging your support. All proceeds will go to the Student Hardship Fund.

August 2012

6th - Green Gown Awards shortlist announced

July 2012

11th - World Population Day

10th - Vanishing of the Bees - free film screening

  • When? Tuesday 10 July, 6.30pm
  • Where? Camley St Natural Park, Camley Street, Kings Cross, N1C 4PW
  • Organised by Camden Friends of the Earth

June 2012

27th - Business Week 2012: Volatility of Commodity Prices: the Case of Crude Oil and Gold (followed by drinks reception) 6pm, Birkbeck College

  • Free entry, booking required
  • Basement Lecture Theatre B01, Clore Management Centre at Birkbeck

24th - Camden Peripherique cycle ride

  • A fun, summer bike ride taking in the many sights of the borough
  • If you want a bike check, come from 9.30am onwards
  • Sunday 24 June, 10.30am, Camden Town Hall Judd Street, WC1H
  • For further events, cycle rides and Dr Bike sessions visit: bikeweek.org.uk, searching by postcode, town or type of event.

21st - Free Dr Bike and bike marking sessions

  • 11.30am – 3pm, Fitzroy Square, W1
  • 4.30pm – 7.30pm, Regent’s Park, Broadwalk by Honest Sausage Café

20th - Free Dr Bike and bike marking sessions

  • Camden Council are hosting a week of free cycling information stands including cycle guides, exchanging places, Dr Bike safety checks and bike marking with the Metropolitan Police.
  • 11.30am – 3pm, Russell Square, WC1

9th - 10th - Londons Green Fair

  • Food, drinks, music, exhibits and more. All with sustainability at their heart.

  • The festival runs from midday until 8.30pm on Saturday and from midday until 7.30pm on Sunday in Regents Park

28th May - 1st June - International Education and Culture Week

May 2012

28th May - 1st June - International Education and Culture Week

  • There will be a definite green theme this week with lots of information about how to be more sustainable at home and at work.
  • You can collect water saving devices for your shower and bathroom; food waste saving ideas; or purchase a Greenthing cup. Proceeds will be donated to the IoE Green Fund

2nd - CRC Nominated Officers Training

  • 10-2pm, Gordon Square
  • Designed to give all staff involved in the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme of their college a good overview of the legislation and what this means for their role
  • This includes staff nominated directly for a role in the CRC but also Estates Managers, Energy Managers, Maintenence staff, any staff with information that is required to feed into the submission in July

March 2012

31st - Earth Hour (8.80-9.30pm)

  • WWF’s Earth Hour is a simple idea that’s quickly turned into a global phenomenon. Hundreds of millions of people turning off their lights for one hour, on the same night, all across the planet.
  • We are looking for the best photos of staff and students during the switch off - it could could be a picture in front of one of the college buildings, a video of you switching off all the computers in the IT room, or you and your friends at home in the dark after switching everything off. Add your best photo to our Facebook Page Greenthing Bloomsbury to be in with a chance to win.
  • The colleges will be switching off for the event. Gather on the grass outside Senate House library at 8.30 to be part of our photo shoot of the blackout.
  • Switch off - it's in your hands.
  • Don't forget to let us know if you are planning your own event. Email greenthing@bloomsbury.ac.uk.

20th - Aviation & Environment Summit

27th February - 11th March - Fairtrade Fortnight

  • A fortnight of information stands, giveaways and quizzes to promote the Fairtrade agenda

16th - Urban Ecology Lecture

  • 6.30pm - 8.30pm
  • B33, Birkbeck College, Malet Street

10th - 'Take A Step' Walk for Fairtrade

  • 11am-1pm, Saturday 10th March
  • The People's Supermarket, 72-78 Lamb's Conduit Street, Bloomsbury, WC1N 3LP
  • To mark Fairtrade Fortnight, join us on our Walk for Fairtrade through the borough of Camden on Saturday 10th March. It will be a fun, celebratory walk to raise awareness of Fairtrade farmers and workers all over the world.

9th - Urban Ecology Lecture

  • 6.30pm - 8.30pm
  • B33, Birkbeck College, Malet Street

February 2012

29th - Panel discussion: Does Fairtrade really work?

  • 7pm-8:30pm, Wednesday 29th February
  • The People's Supermarket, 72-78 Lamb's Conduit Street, Bloomsbury, WC1N 3LP
  • A free evening event at The People's Supermarket in Bloomsbury. A panel of speakers discuss to what extent Fairtrade really works. How does Fairtrade help with sourcing from conflict torn areas of the world? Can it change big companies? How is it evolving in changing times?
  • Speakers include • Kate Sebag, co-founder of Tropical Wholefoods  amd Greg Valerio, founder of CRED Jewellery and co-founder of Fair Jewellery Action

27th February - 11th March - Fairtrade Fortnight

  • We are looking for students who would be willing to organise or support events during the fortnight.
  • If you would like to volunteer or let us know ideas or events you are planning, email greenthing@bloomsbury.ac.uk

24th - Urban Ecology Lecture

  • 6.30pm - 8.30pm
  • B33, Birkbeck College, Malet Street

17th - Urban Ecology Lecture

  • 6.30pm - 8.30pm
  • B33, Birkbeck College, Malet Street

10th - Urban Ecology Lecture

  • 6.30pm - 8.30pm
  • B33, Birkbeck College, Malet Street
  • Learn more about the thriving biodiversity of urban gardens and brownfield sites
  • Ecology lecture series handout archive is at  http://www.bbk.ac.uk/environment/prospective/ecss/archive/ the handouts for the current series will be posted there shortly

7th - Paired Cycle Training with Camden Council

  • Going out in pairs to learn cycle skills and rules of the road with a trained instructor
  • Places are limited so make sure you sign up if you would like to take part

6th - 12th - People and Planets Go Green Week

  • Go Green Week is People & Planet’s annual national week of action on climate change in schools, colleges and universities. The Bloomsbury Colleges are committed to environmental improvement and actively support Green Week each year. The students across the Bloomsbury Colleges have been hard at work planning some brilliant events for the week with the support of the Greenthing team.
  • There are films, games, activities and training sessions across the colleges which students and staff are all welcome to join.
  • You can view the schedule of events here. All activities are from 11am-3pm unless otherwise stated in the schedule.
  • If you would like to volunteer or let us know ideas or events you are planning, email greenthing@bloomsbury.ac.uk
  • You can view the Green Week 2012 posters here.

November 2011

12th - Climate Justice Conference

  • Institute of Education
  • Expert panel and discussion forum
  • Exhibitors
  • Free and open to all

October 2011

27th - Green Fayre at the Bloomsbury Colleges

24th-28th - Energy Savings Week

12th - Camden Environmental Services Fair

  • Camden Climate Change Alliance open exhibition to showcase the array of environmental initiatives, goods and services available in Camden.
  • Birkbeck College exhibited their Environmental and Climate Change Courses

4th  - Second-hand Sale

  •  Institute of Education Student Union bar (1-4pm)
  • After the success of the first sale at the Fresher's Fayre, the student green group at IOE are back again with more items donated.
  • Please come along and show your support.

1st  - Greenthing at SOAS/BBK/IOE Fresher's Fayres (11-4pm )

1st  - Second-hand Sale

  • At the Institute of Education Student Union bar, there will be a sale of unwanted items donated from across the college
  • The items include pots, pans, plates and even a bike.
  • All items are in a used condition and those interested will be asked to make a donation if they would like to take anything away.
  • The collected donations will then be used to support environmental initiatives as decided by the Student Green Group. Please come along and show your support.
  • You can donate items on the day also if you would like to contribute. If you can offer to help on the day, there is still time to get involved. Email greenthing@bloomsbury.ac.uk to find out how.

September 2011

30th  - Greenthing at School of Pharmacy Fresher's Fayre (12-3pm)

28th-30th  - Greenthing at BBK Fresher's Fayre (6-8pm)

26th-30th   - Greenthing at SOAS Fresher's week (12-2pm )

1st - Internship start date

July 2011

24th - Closing date for applications for Environmental Communications Support Officer internship

June 2011

20th - Ride to work day

  • If you are taking part in the cycle challenge this will add to your miles, if you are not already taking part, do your bit for the environment today by cycling.
  • If you don't want to cycle but want to try the greener option, walk or take public transport and leave the car at home.

18th - 15th July - TfL Cycle Challenge

  • The Cycle Challenge is a competition to see which team can cycle the most miles in a month. Teams that come top win great prizes.
  • Why not set up a team to represent your college. Don't forget to let us know so that we can make sure people can contact you to join in.
  • The event is still free to enter and the challenge remains to see which team can cycle the most miles in a month. There are no restrictions on who can enter and teams can be created from your workplace, school, family or friends.
  • Team leaders so far:
    • Mark Humphreys (SOAS)

5th - World Environment Day

May 2011

26th - A sustainability evening at LSBU with a chance to:

  • tour the London Centre for efficiency & renewable energy in buildings
  • take part in a fun green pub quiz with prizes
  • Learn about how the Wisdom trust could help you raise money
  • Enjoy a drink on the spectacular roof terrace

23rd - Panel Discussion: Improving sustainability at IOE and in higher Education

  • 3 - 4.30pm in Room S13, IOE
  • A panel including staff from IOE, accross the University of London and People and Planet will discuss the current issues and ways to improve at the college
  • Open to all
  • Free admission

April 2011

1st - Revisiting the Tragedy: Common Goods in the 21st Century

  • Paul Kohler (SOAS) joins a  panel of experts to discuss shared resources of common concern
  • The full programme is available online

March 2011

28th February -13th March - Fairtrade Fortnight

  • Quizzes, debates and food tastings are just some of the events that are planned in this fortnight of promotion of Fairtrade and sustainable food

February 2011

28th February -13th March - Fairtrade Fortnight

  • Quizzes, debates and food tastings are just some of the events that are planned in this fortnight of promotion of Fairtrade and sustainable food

25th February (10am - 4pm) - cycle maintenance workshop

7th - 11th - Go Green Week

January 2011

13th - BS8555 Introduction for senior management

  • An overview of the standard and the status of implementation at the Bloomsbury Colleges
  • Information regarding the session is available to view
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