A constructive conversation about veganism with Jodie Calleja
06 - 14 Mar, 0:00am
06 Mar - 14 Mar
0:00am - 0:00am
Canterbury
This March, the Library and Learning Resources Team and The Academy for Sustainable Futures will be hosting a range of practical sustainable activities and sharing stories of hope to inspire you.
Do you feel worried or angry about climate change? More and more of us do and it’s a completely natural response. However, it’s important not to let these emotions overwhelm us and impact our mental health. That’s why the Library and Learning Resources Team and The Academy for Sustainable Futures are focusing their March events on the theme of eco hope.
Get involved!
This month we want to inspire you to get involved with as much as possible - from upcycling to attending a talk, and litter picking to entering our competition.
Eco Hope themed StressLess
Join the Library Team for their Eco Hope themed StressLess events, happening weekly throughout March. Here you can try your hand at upcycling, and give something a second life. You could create a bird feeder from a plastic bottle, paint old glassware, use fabric paint on old clothing, and much more!
You may also find you want to take positive action and help make a difference. The Library Team will be offering a 'Dear Earth' letter writing activity, information on petitions you can sign, and providing inspiring Ted Talks you can watch.
Eco Hope Competition
A photo competition will be running throughout March encouraging students to share photos that provide hope for the future. These photos will become part of the Library's Eco Hope display on the second floor of Augustine House.
A winner will be selected at the end of the month and win a selection of sustainable, eco-friendly and upcycled goodies. More information coming soon...
Refillable Van and Veg Box Project
Do you want to reduce plastic waste? Why not try refilling! The Refillable Van is your local mobile zero-waste shop that visits campus the last Thursday of every month at Augustine House from 11.30am - 12.30pm and Verena Holmes from 1 - 4pm.
Plus you can also also stock up on locally-grown, organic produce with The Veg Box Project - delivered to Canterbury Campus every fortnight.
Eco Hope Month events
Also remember to check out our regular sustainability events whether it is the Potter and Prune in the Johnson Garden, Student Green Office Pop-Ups, Carbon Literacy Training, film screenings or open lectures - there are so many ways to get involved, learn more and make a difference!
Explore sustainability resources
The second floor of Augustine House will have a Eco Hope themed display curated in collaboration with Harry Cooper from the Student Green Office. Discover amazing resources available from the library and beyond. You can also explore a huge selection of titles in the Library's sustainability collection.
Discover e-books and audiobooks
New in your digital library is a selection of e-books and audiobooks available through the Libby App, which has been curated in partnership with the Academy for Sustainable Futures. You can also explore some of the books featured in their regular book reviews on the Sustainability blog.
Sustainability at CCCU
Shaping sustainable futures is at the heart of our University’s values and mission. If you share our passion, there’s lots of ways for you to help make the University and the Students’ Union a better, more socially and environmentally conscious and sustainable place to study.
From the Student Green Office to Carbon Literacy Training, and supporting our green spaces to work placements - find out more on the sustainability webpages.
Support at CCCU
We understand that climate change and climate challenges can cause anxiety and we want to remind you that we are here for you when you need it.
- Our Mental Wellbeing Team
Whether you're feeling stressed, suffering from anxiety or you want to talk to someone the Mental Wellbeing Team is here for you. They offer face-to-face and online daily drop-ins. - Spectrum.Life
This platform offers all students in the moment and out-of-hours support via text, telephone or App from qualified professionals. - Nightline
A student-run listening and information service offering a safe, non-judgemental environment for CCCU students to talk about their feelings and gain emotional support and information.