Author Archives: environmental-sustainability

The University is ready for the active travel challenge!

University colleagues are invited to take part in two active travel initiatives from next week – Walk to Work Week and the Greater Manchester Cycle Challenge. Walk to Work Week takes place from 14 – 18 May and is about

The University is ready for the active travel challenge!

University colleagues are invited to take part in two active travel initiatives from next week – Walk to Work Week and the Greater Manchester Cycle Challenge. Walk to Work Week takes place from 14 – 18 May and is about

Oliver Bishop leading our first Bee Safari

Beeeee Safarrriiiii

Saturday 31st March saw the University’s first Bee Safari on The Meadow next to Peel Park. The session was run by Oliver Bishop, a postgraduate student from the Ecosystems and Environment Research Centre here at the University, and Jess Britch,

Oliver Bishop leading our first Bee Safari

Beeeee Safarrriiiii

Saturday 31st March saw the University’s first Bee Safari on The Meadow next to Peel Park. The session was run by Oliver Bishop, a postgraduate student from the Ecosystems and Environment Research Centre here at the University, and Jess Britch,

Get On Ya Bike!

Last Wednesday, 21st March, saw the launch of our first Energy Display Screen in Maxwell Reception. Representatives from the University’s Carbon Management Programme Board, Projects Team and Green Representatives were invited to the event. The Vice Chancellor, Martin Hall, was

Get On Ya Bike!

Last Wednesday, 21st March, saw the launch of our first Energy Display Screen in Maxwell Reception. Representatives from the University’s Carbon Management Programme Board, Projects Team and Green Representatives were invited to the event. The Vice Chancellor, Martin Hall, was

Buzz…Buzz…Buzz

In conjunction with our Bee Safari happening this Saturday 31st March, find below all the lovely facts you have ever wanted to know about Bees. Thank you to Oliver Bishop for putting the info together for us. If you want

Buzz…Buzz…Buzz

In conjunction with our Bee Safari happening this Saturday 31st March, find below all the lovely facts you have ever wanted to know about Bees. Thank you to Oliver Bishop for putting the info together for us. If you want

Fairtrade Review 2012

Thank you to everyone who took part in our Fairtrade Fortnight events this year, 27th February to 11th March. We had a lot of fun holding the events and we hope you had as much fun attending! The University has

Fairtrade Review 2012

Thank you to everyone who took part in our Fairtrade Fortnight events this year, 27th February to 11th March. We had a lot of fun holding the events and we hope you had as much fun attending! The University has

Applications reopen for Cycle to Work Scheme

The University’s Cycle to Work Scheme is once again taking applications from staff wishing to benefit from the initiative. As part of our commitment to encourage sustainable methods of travel, the scheme provides staff with the use of a bike

Applications reopen for Cycle to Work Scheme

The University’s Cycle to Work Scheme is once again taking applications from staff wishing to benefit from the initiative. As part of our commitment to encourage sustainable methods of travel, the scheme provides staff with the use of a bike

It’s Fairtrade Fortnight 2012!

The University is inviting all its staff and students to come and help it celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight. The University has held its Fairtrade University status since January 2011 which means that it does and will continue to buy and support

It’s Fairtrade Fortnight 2012!

The University is inviting all its staff and students to come and help it celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight. The University has held its Fairtrade University status since January 2011 which means that it does and will continue to buy and support

Falcon Cam Is Back!

              Nottingham Trent University’s Falcon webcam is back this week. Over the past 10 years a pair of Peregrine Falcons have nested on the NTU’s Newton building and over the past 5 years have

Falcon Cam Is Back!

              Nottingham Trent University’s Falcon webcam is back this week. Over the past 10 years a pair of Peregrine Falcons have nested on the NTU’s Newton building and over the past 5 years have

Fancy a Challenge?…….

Over the next few months a number of new energy saving projects will be announced by the University in response to its Carbon Reduction Plan and Non Pay Project. The Carbon Management Reduction Plan has set a target of a

Fancy a Challenge?…….

Over the next few months a number of new energy saving projects will be announced by the University in response to its Carbon Reduction Plan and Non Pay Project. The Carbon Management Reduction Plan has set a target of a

National Bird Box Week

The week is National Bird Box Week, 14th-21st February. It aims to encourage local people, schools and business to take an active approach to the conservation of birds and their habitats in their local area. This year’s focus is the

National Bird Box Week

The week is National Bird Box Week, 14th-21st February. It aims to encourage local people, schools and business to take an active approach to the conservation of birds and their habitats in their local area. This year’s focus is the