Get Involved

Get Involved in Sustainability Related Events, Activities and Initiatives

At Swansea University we offer students, staff and the local community opportunities to get involved in our work to improve practices across our campuses and help us continue to lead the way in developing a more sustainable future for all. We regularly hold working groups across the year on a variety of sustainability topics including carbon management, Fairtrade, environmental management and waste. If you wish to get involved in shaping sustainability at the University, register via the link below.

Attending our events is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, increase your employability, and further your understanding of today’s most pressing issues. There are countless ways you can help us reduce our environmental impact across campus.

Please note that on-campus events are not running at present. Keep reading to find out about virtual events you can get involved with.

If you have any questions about any of the events listed below, please contact us.

Food Waste Action Week

An image of planet earth encased by mouldy bread, with the text 'Wasting Food Feeds Climate Change'

Be Mighty, Recycle

Conservation Volunteering

This image shows four students taking part in a conservation event at the Site of Specialist Interest, Crymlyn Burrows.

The Positivity Page

Upcoming Sustainability Events and Activities

In addition to our events below, you can also take part in sustainability and environment related events through Discovery Student and Staff Volunteering, the Students' Union Conservation Ecology Society and the Students' Union Tree Society.

Event	Date	Time	Place	Open to	More Information
Student Volunteering Week with Discovery	08/02/21 - 14/02/21	Various	Online	Students	This year, Student Volunteering Week is taking place from Monday 8 – Sunday 14 February and Discovery Student Volunteering Swansea, in conjunction with the Students’ Union, has some fab events in our digital volunteering programme. We will also be celebrating Swansea University student volunteers and the impact that they have on their local community throughout the week.
Fairtrade Fortnight - Vegan Fairtrade Chocolate and Tahini Cake Recipe Video	Anytime	Anytime	Online	Students and Staff	Welsh author and cook, Sarah Philpot, shows us how to make a delicious plant based cake using lots of Fairtrade ingredients to enjoy with Fairtrade tea, coffee or your favourite tipple. View the recipe. View the video link. Hosted by Fairtrade Wales.
Fairtrade Fortnight - Fairtrade Campaigner Forum	23/02/21	6pm-7pm	Zoom	Students and Staff	Fairtrade campaigners and supporters from all around the UK are invited to come along, share a campaign or activity you're proud of and learn from others. Find out more and register. Hosted by Fairtrade Connections Community Arts Festival.
Fairtrade Fortnight - Conversation with Haj Rafeeq Hussein, a Palestinian Farmer	25/02/21	12pm	Zoom	Students and Staff	Olive oil suppliers, Zaytoun, have organised an online conversation with a farmer from the Palestinian village of Ti'innik on the importance of Fairtrade to his community, the challenges of farming under occupation and the uncertainties of climate change. Find out more and register. Hosted by Zaytoun, Olive Oil Supplies.
Fairtrade Fortnight - Climate Change Coffee Morning with Jenipher	27/02/21	11am-12pm	Zoom	Students and Staff	Join Fair Trade Wales for a chat about climate change with a video message from Jenipher, a Fairtrade coffee farmer in Uganda. We’ll learn about how climate change is affecting crops and farmers and how buying Fairtrade can make a difference. Find out more and register. Hosted by Fairtrade Wales.
Food Waste Action Week - 1st to 7th March 2021	01/03/21 - 07/03/21	N/A	N/A	Everyone	Find out all about the UK's first Food Waste Action Week and how you can help to fight climate change by reducing yoru food waste.
Fairtrade Fortnight - Workshop: Fairtrade on Campus	03/03/21	1.30pm - 3.30pm	Zoom	Students	Join the Swansea University Sustainability Team to discuss all things Fairtrade across our campuses. The workshop will look at what is Fairtrade, how as an organisation we approach it and what else we can do with your help. Contact the Sustainability Team for the zoom join details. Hosted by Sustainability Team.
Fairtrade Fortnight - Climate Justice for a Fairer World: A panel discussion on tackling climate change & inequality	04/03/21	7pm-8.30pm	Zoom	Students and Staff	We have brought together a wealth of expertise on climate, fair trade, education and community action to share their views and experience on climate justice, both globally and locally. Find out more and register. Hosted by Low Carbon Swansea Bay.
Fairtrade Fortnight - Fairtrade Cocktail Class	06/03/21	7.30pm-8.30pm	Zoom	Students and Staff	Join Hoogah Cafe and Bar for a fun cocktail demonstration session using Fairtrade spirits. Angie will host an introduction to fair trade bartending, come along and learn about some great products on the market and boost your cocktail knowledge along the way! Suitable for over 18s only. Find out more and register. Hosted by Low Carbon Swansea Bay & Hoogah.
Fairtrade Fortnight - Adapting to Change in Cambodia	09/03/21	7pm-8.30pm	Online	Students and Staff	Find out how ActionAid is helping communities in Cambodia to adapt to Climate Change with this online talk by Beth Norden, Senior Events and Community Engagement Manager for ActionAid UK. For more information and the event link, email L Barnes. Hosted by Action Aid.

Read more about our Sustainability Award

Sustainability Award

Our Sustainability Award is available to any student, of any subject, in any year of their degree! It's formally recognised alongside your degree, and even contributes towards your Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR).