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Meet Our New Sustainability Coordinator!
Hi all! My name is Hanna and I am the Environment Team’s new Sustainability Coordinator! I am just about to finish my MSc in Psychology by the University and will contribute to the behaviour aspects of sustainability in this role. Besides being excited to stay yet another year in Scotland, and continue cycling (the route…
7 August 2020Uncategorized
COVID-19 team update
COVID-19 team update: what’s been happening and the impact of the pandemic on sustainability After a few weeks of furlough under the UK Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, the Environment Team are once again up and running at full capacity (as of 5th June 2020). The team are working from home where possible, adapting to online…
17 July 2020Community Education Environment Team Inspiration Learning Learning Journey Project Update Project Updates Uncategorized
Weekend podcast inspiration #8
In these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to keep our brains active, feel connected to others, and remain engaged with sustainability! That’s why we will be recommending our favourite sustainability podcasts for you every weekend. Pop a podcast on while you tidy, garden, cook, chill on the sofa, or go out for your…
17 July 2020Uncategorized
Meet our Summer Intern
Each year, the Environment Team hosts summer internships through the University’s Summer Internships Scheme. We’d like to introduce you to our 2020 Summer Intern, Thao Le, who has been conducting work on Sustainability in the Curriculum (SITC). Q) Hi Thao! Please tell us a bit about yourself? A) My name is Thao Le. I am…
14 July 2020Uncategorized
Weekend podcast inspiration #7
In these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to keep our brains active, feel connected to others, and remain engaged with sustainability! That’s why we will be recommending our favourite sustainability podcasts for you every weekend. Pop a podcast on while you tidy, garden, cook, chill on the sofa, or go out for your…
8 July 2020Uncategorized
Fairtrade success!
The University of St Andrews awarded in nationwide Fairtrade University and College Award The University of St Andrews is one of the first universities in the country to be awarded the new Fairtrade University 2-stars status under the new standards of the revised award, in conjunction with the Fairtrade Foundation and National Union of Students.…
8 July 2020Uncategorized
Revise wise: our green revision guide
Revision week can be a daunting time for many. To help ease some pressure, we’ve come up with a list of our top 5 super simple, environmentally friendly revision tips, so you can revise wise and still enjoy making a positive difference! 1. Use a socially-responsible search engine With multiple socially-responsible search engines to choose…
4 May 2020Biodiversity Community Education Food Inspiration Learning Uncategorized
Fashion Revolution! Who made my clothes?
20th – 26th April is Fashion Revolution week. Our team caught up with Fashion Revolution Scotland volunteer and University of St Andrews alumni, Karyn Stewart, to ask her all about it… Hi Karyn! Please tell us a bit about yourself I’m an avid sewer and I have always enjoyed making stuff with my hands. I…
22 April 2020Uncategorized
Apply to be our new Sustainability Coordinator
Calling all University of St Andrews class of 2020 graduates: applications are now open for our annual Sustainability Coordinator position! This is a one-year, paid internship within the Estates department. As Sustainability Coordinator, you will lead on outreach to staff and students by running sustainability engagements initiatives and managing online communications such as Facebook and Twitter.…
12 April 2020Uncategorized
Welcome to our new Sustainability Intern
Welcome to Anya Kaufman, our new Sustainability Intern! She’ll be working with our dedicated Environment Team who work to fulfil the University’s sustainability agenda. Anya graduated from the University of St Andrews this June with a degree in Sustainable Development. While a student Anya helped to revitalise the Sustainable Development Society and was the society…
8 August 2018Uncategorized