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  • October 2021

  • Fri 15

    15th Oct: Green Impact Toolkit Demo

    October 15, 2021 @ 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
    Online

    Join this event to learn more about the toolkit for DMU's Green Impact programme. Participating staff teams will work thorugh a structured process to enhance sustainability in their area of work or linked to their academic discipline. If you haven't... Continue Reading →

  • Mon 18

    18th Oct: Seed Grants for SDGs Q&A

    October 18, 2021 @ 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
    Online

    An informal event to learn about DMU's Seed Grants for SDGs - funds of up to a few hundred pounds available for students staff or alumni to develop and run sustainability projects. Two calls in the 21/22 year. Intended for:... Continue Reading →

  • Wed 20

    20th Oct: Sustainability Advocates Welcome (in-person)

    October 20, 2021 @ 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
    Bede House 0.19 Western Boulevard, Leicester, United Kingdom

    Join this event to learn more about joining this new scheme for DMU students - offering a structured programme of learning and taking action to make a difference to sustainability issues during the year at DMU. Intended for: DMU Students... Continue Reading →

  • Wed 20

    20th Oct: Sustainability Advocates Welcome (online)

    October 20, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
    Online

    Join this event to learn more about joining this new scheme for DMU students - offering a structured programme of learning and taking action to make a difference to sustainability issues during the year at DMU. Intended for: DMU Students... Continue Reading →

  • Fri 22

    22nd Nov: Real-life Learning and Community Benefit

    October 22, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Online

    This workshop session organised by DMU's Centre for Academic Innovation (CAI) is one of a series exploring the concept of Real-Life Learning, which aims to make stronger links between real-world impacts and student learning whilst addressing societal challenges such as... Continue Reading →

  • Wed 27

    27th Oct: Green Impact Project Assistant Training

    October 27, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    TBC Contact event organisers

    Join this event if you are volunteering to join DMU's Green Impact programme as a student project assistant - through this role you can help the university take action towards working more sustainably. If you haven't yet signed up to... Continue Reading →

  • Wed 27

    27th Oct: Heating our Homes Without Costing the Earth

    October 27, 2021 @ 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
    Online

    A short talk and Q&A by DMU's Dr Andy Wright from the Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development looking at the challenge of heating homes and moving towards net zero carbon emissions - what are the technical options available and... Continue Reading →

  • Wed 27

    27th Oct: Student Switch Off Ambassador Training

    October 27, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    TBC Contact event organisers

    Join this event if you are volunteering to join DMU's Student Switch Off campaign as an Ambassador, helping to save energy in student residences. If you haven't yet signed up to the scheme, contact the DMU Sustainability Team by email.... Continue Reading →

  • Fri 29

    29th Oct: Climate Obstruction

    October 29, 2021 @ 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
    Online

    Despite the overwhelming scientific consensus on the urgent need to address climate change, there are interested individuals and organisations that are operating to obstruct international action on climate change. This talk and Q&A by DMU researcher Dr Ruth McKie sheds... Continue Reading →

  • November 2021

  • Mon 1

    1st Nov: Infrastructure for the Transition to Net Zero

    November 1, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
    Online

    A fascinating short talk and Q&A by DMU's Prof Rick Greenough from the Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development looking at the challenge of moving the UK towards Net Zero emissions… what will fuel our homes, vehicles and economy and... Continue Reading →

  • Mon 1

    1st Nov: Carbon Literacy Taster Session

    November 1, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Online

    ***POSTPONED - EMAIL sustainability@dmu.ac.uk for the new date, later in November*** An inspiring interactive workshop to offer a taste of DMU's one-day accredited Carbon Literacy Training - learn more about your carbon footprint and climate action you can take yourself... Continue Reading →

  • Wed 3

    3rd Nov: 26 Ideas for COP26

    November 3, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
    Online

    The ‘26 Ideas for COP 26’ event allows people to share their suggestions for a more sustainable future. Staff and students can hear more about innovations from the DMU SDG16 Hub and climate action underway at DMU as well as... Continue Reading →

  • Thu 4

    4th Nov: DMU’s Carbon Footprint – What are we doing?

    November 4, 2021 @ 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
    Online

    A short talk and Q&A by DMU's Sustainability Manager Karl Letten, outlining DMU's climate change commitments and the actions being taken on the campus and through engagement with our community to make a difference. Intended for: DMU Students, Staff and... Continue Reading →

  • Mon 8

    8th Nov: COP-OUT – Youth and Community Development Climate Conference

    November 8, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
    The Venue, DMU Western Boulevard, Leicester

    The world is on fire! The ice fields are melting. Our weather systems have gone crazy - with floods, droughts, disasters. The clock is ticking. Can we save the human race and protect our planet? The Youth & Community Development... Continue Reading →

  • Mon 8

    8th Nov: The Climate Crisis and DMU Courses

    November 8, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Online

    In this workshop, we will look at how climate change can be linked to teaching and learning activities here at DMU. We will start with a short presentation from Dr Iain Cross and Dr Alina Congreve who have recently worked... Continue Reading →

  • Wed 10

    10th Nov: Real-Life Learning Mini-Conference at DMU

    November 10, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Online

    The Centre for Academic Innovation (CAI) and the Public Engagement and Sustainability teams are holding an online mini-conference on Wednesday 10 November, 10am-1pm. This virtual event will explore the pedagogy of experiential, community and business-engaged approaches to learning at DMU. Book your... Continue Reading →

  • Wed 10

    10-11 Nov: Natwest/DMU Sustainability Hackathon (2-day)

    November 10, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Online

    A 2-day interactive event open to all - a chance to develop entrepreneurial skills and work together in teams of 5 to come up with solutions for businesses engaging with the climate crisis. Weds 10 November (10am to 12.30pm) and... Continue Reading →

  • Wed 10

    Sustainability Advocates – Kickstart meeting

    November 10, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Bede House 0.19 Western Boulevard, Leicester, United Kingdom

    A chance to meet other Sustainability Advocates at DMU and take part in a range of engaging discussions led by DMU's Sustainability Team to explore opportunities for you to learn and make a difference this year. In-person in Bede house... Continue Reading →

  • Wed 10

    10th Nov: Systems Thinking and the Climate Crisis

    November 10, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Online

    A 2-hour interactive workshop exploring Systems Thinking, how this relates to climate change and how insights from engaging with complex issues systemically can be applied to any field. Intended for: DMU Staff Registration: via DMUHub Staff Development bookings Full Description:... Continue Reading →

  • Thu 11

    11th Nov: Going Net Zero: A toolkit for community organisations in Leicester

    November 11, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    Online

    How can community organisations in Leicester respond to climate change? This event shares ideas from the pilot of a new self-service toolkit for community organisations in the city, highlighting how to measure your emissions, key steps to reduce your carbon... Continue Reading →

  • Mon 15

    POSTPONED 15th Nov: Five Game-Changing Policies for Climate Action in Universities

    November 15, 2021 @ 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
    Online

    Moving towards zero carbon emissions will mean big changes in business-as-usual practices within organisations. This interactive session explores five game-changing policy changes that organisations like DMU could adopt - affecting our expectations around travel, energy use and more. A session... Continue Reading →

  • Wed 24

    24th Nov and 1st Dec: Carbon Literacy Training (students)

    November 24, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Online

    An inspiring one-day interactive course to learn the basics of climate change and carbon footprints and to develop your plan to take action - individually and collectively. Session one on Weds 24 Nov (2-5pm); Session two on Weds 1 Dec... Continue Reading →

  • December 2021

  • Wed 1

    1st Dec: Introduction to Education for Sustainable Development (staff training)

    December 1, 2021 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    Online

    This DMU staff training session will introduce the concept of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and its relevance and application at DMU. The session will use case studies in a problem-based learning approach to support staff in finding innovative ways... Continue Reading →

  • Fri 10

    10th Dec: World Human Rights (Equality and Social Justice) Day

    December 10, 2021 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
    Online

    Part of an ONLINE series of lectures to mark World Awareness Days, we are pleased to invite you to mark Human Rights Day. About this event Chaired by Professor Julia J.A. Shaw, Professor of Law & Justice, Director of the... Continue Reading →

  • December 2023

  • Wed 6

    6th December: Sustainable Lifestyle Choices’ – making a difference and helping others to do the same

    December 6, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    SDG Hub (Heritage House 2.07)

    Join this workshop (in-person or online) to have you voice heard by sharing ideas for sustainable lifestyle choices. The session will cover what makes the biggest difference and allow open discussion to share tips and tricks between other attendees, as well... Continue Reading →

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