This Go Green Week gives you the chance to get involved in a range of great activities to help you find out about sustainability.
Kicking off on Monday 22 October, there is something for everyone throughout the week - the highlights include the Go Green Week Fair and a talk by Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, Chairman of the Foundation for the Global Compact. The full schedule and links to book as well as information about the Foodbank Collection can be found below.
Schedule and bookings:
Monday 22 October
| The Power-Cycle Challenge |
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Get active with Northumbria Sport as they aim to match the energy used by a student in a day. Keep those pedals turning!
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Film Showing - Albatross
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| 18.30 - 21.30 |
CCE2, Room 011 |
Book here |
| A visual journey into the environmental impact of our waste and what we can do about it. Hosted in collaboration with Plastic Free North Tyneside.
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| Mug for Life Hunt |
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Keep your eyes peeled to win a Mug for Life hidden around City Campus - keep the mug to save 20p off your hot drink in our outlets.
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Tuesday 23 October
| Go Green Week Fair |
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11.00 – 15.00
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Student Central
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No booking required |
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Competitions, freebies, an eco-driving simulator, smoothie bike, a British Heart Foundation clothes sale and more.....
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| Northumbria Sport - Active Walk |
| 12.00 - 13.00 |
Meet outside Sport Central |
No booking required |
| Get out and about in your lunch break on a guided walk to Exhibition Park with Northumbria Sport. |
| Security Bike Tagging, Coach Lane Campus |
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11.00 – 15.00
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Outside Reception, Coach Lane Campus
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No booking required |
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Get your bike security tagged for free. Plus free bike locks and cycle lights.
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Wednesday 24 October
| Eco-Dye Artist Workshop |
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12.00 – 14.00
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Students Union Training Rooms 1 and 2, City Campus
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Book here |
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Join local artist Yvette Hawkins and create your own cloth, made with eco-dye, leaves and plants.
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| Sustainable Cookery Class |
| 12.00 - 14.00 |
Meet at Claude Gibb Reception |
Book here
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Get top tips on how to cook sustainably by using the left overs in your fridge.
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Public
Lecture – Sir Mark Moody-Stuart
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| 18.00 - 19.30 |
Room 002, CCE1 (Business & Law Building) |
Book here |
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Sir Mark Moody-Stuart,
Chairman of the Foundation for the Global Compact, will discuss the
Sustainable Development Goals and what universities and businesses can do to help achieve them.
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Thursday 25 October
| Guided Lunchtime Walk with Newcastle City Guides |
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12.00 – 13.00
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Meet outside Sutherland Building, College Street Entrance
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Book here |
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A fascinating walking tour, led by Newcastle City Guides, exploring our history and heritage right on our doorstep.
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| Mobike Tours |
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10.30 – 11.30, 12.00 - 13.00 and 13.30 - 14.30
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Meet Outside Student Central Quad
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Book here |
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Explore the city on a guided bike ride with Newcastle City Council and get to grips with Mobike - Newcastle's very own urban bike-share scheme.
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| Dr Bike and Security Bike Tagging, City Campus |
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11.00 – 15.00
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Outside Student Central Quad
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No booking required.
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Get your bike security tagged for free. Plus free bike locks and cycle lights. Also, get your bike a free safety check and basic maintenance from the Cycle Hubs Dr Bike.
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Friday 26 October
| Litter Pick |
| 12.30 - 14.30 |
Meet at the Student's Union |
Book here |
| Join Surfers Against Sewage for a litter pick of our surroundings, to help reduce pollution and protect species. |
| Film Showing - Normal Is Over |
| 12.00 - 14.00 |
Room 011, CCE2 (Design School)
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Book here
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| A compelling documentary exploring solutions to climate change,
income inequality and food production. Includes Fairtrade refreshments. |
| Meat Free Friday at Foragers and CCE Restaurant |
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Tuck in to a tasty meat-free meal at Foragers, Coach Lane Campus or CCE restaurant and get some tips on the benefits of a flexitarian diet. |
Plus: Donate sealed food and toiletries to the FareShare foodbank. Donation points are located in the Student's Union, Halls and throughout the University..
If you have any questions, please contact katie.a.ridley@northumbria.ac.uk.
