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Latest News from Leeds Beckett
Welcome to the Sustainability Newsletter February 2018
Our aim is to reduce our local, national and global carbon footprint by encouraging and supporting sustainable lifestyles among Leeds Beckett staff and students.
In this edition you will find…
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Environmental Audit Testimony
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Energy Savings made over Christmas
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Student Travel Survey
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Send us your commute
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Save the date
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Recipe of the month
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Testimony from Student Environmental Auditors
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Back in December, we held an event where students could volunteer as Environmental Auditors. It was a fantastic opportunity for them to widen their knowledge in the area and provide them with an unforgettable experience. Students of different backgrounds turned up and were true professionals on the day.
Joseph and Mia, two students who volunteered that day wrote about their experience.
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by Joseph Richardson
Joseph is a first-year Landscape Architecture student who audited CARES (Campus and Residential Services) at Headingley Campus.
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by Mia Campbell
Mia is a third-year Computer Animation and Visual Effects student who is currently on placement in IT Services. She audited Secretary and Registrar Team in Headingley Campus.
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Energy Savings made over the Christmas period
Over the Christmas period, we organised a 'switch-off' campaign encouraging all staff across the university to switch all non-essential electrical items. That meant that computers, microwaves, printers, and even fridges were switched off.
Here are the savings:
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Student Travel Survey
You are invited to fill in our Student Travel Survey. It is important for us to understand how you travel to, from and between the university campuses to help shape our future transport strategy.
Also, look out for the travel survey in the Travel Options Week. Different organisations from the transport sector, in Leeds and Yorkshire, are coming to campus. It will be the perfect opportunity to ask them questions and give them feedback about their services. See 'save the date' below for more details.
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Send us your commute
We would like you to think about your journey and inspire you in thinking how you could make it more sustainable.
We have had a few responses already from staff members. Send us your pictures too.
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"Our social and economic statistics are telling us what we already know in our hearts: we have created a world that works for only a few. To change this, we must learn to act toward each other and our environment in profoundly different ways."
- Vaclav Havel.
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Dr Bike
Come along to our free bike check-up at the Rose Bowl Atrium. Dr Bike will check your brakes, gears, and provide free cycling advice.
You can also purchase some good quality lights for your bike as well as solid D-Locks at an affordable price.
Date: Monday 5th March
Time: 10.00 to 14.00
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Travel Options Week
Travel Options week is the event where you have the opportunity to meet different stakeholders in the industry.This is a perfect opportunity to ask questions to them and give feedback on their services.
City Campus - 19th March
Headingley Campus - 22nd March
Times: 10.00 to 14.00
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Recipe of the month
Roasted Jerusalem Artichokes With Braised Garlicky Kale
A seasonal vegetable, Jerusalem artichokes are a great combination with parsnip, pepper or even potatoes (not in that recipe). This roasted vegetable recipe will be well accompanied by a strong garlicy and kale flavour.
Serve while hot.
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