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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 one of our events is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, increase your employability, and further your understanding of today’s most pressing issues.

Do you have any thoughts for an event? Maybe you would like to raise awareness of a particular issue. Contact us to discuss your ideas or to hear about our past events.

There are countless ways you can help us reduce our environmental impact across campus. Keep reading to find out how you can get involved. If you have any questions about any of the events listed below, please contact us.

Plastic Free July

Four students walking on Rhossili beach in Swansea Gower.

Backyard Bioblitz

World Environment Day & Wales Nature Week

A small pile of earth with a daisy flower being held together in a person's hands.

Become a Conservation Volunteer

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

Upcoming Sustainability Events and Activities

Event	Date	Time	Place	Open to	More Information
Stay SWell Together - Virtual Cafe	Every Friday	1pm - 2pm	Wherever you are!	Staff and Students	This is a family friendly and informal Zoom session where we discuss anything sustainability and wellbeing related. We want to hear from you, what you have been doing and we in turn will share some top tips from the past week and be available for Q&A’s you have related to sustainability, wellbeing and SWell across your University. How to join: Stay SWell Together Weekly Zoom Meeting
Chasing the Tide - Beach Walk	18/9/20	12:30pm - 1:30pm	Bay Campus	Staff and Students	Join the warden one of the lowest tides of the year on a one hour walk to the low tide mark at Crymlyn Burrows, looking for beach wildlife and to see the city from a different perspective. Paddling involved, wellies or sandals essential – no bare feet! Booking is essential to ensure that social distancing can be followed and rules on gatherings of people strictly adhered to. Contact Ben Sampson to book.
SSSI Walk for Freshers	23/9/20	1pm - 2pm	Bay Campus. Meet at the Boardwalk.	Students	Join the Biodiversity Officer for a walk around the Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) just next to the Bay Campus. Booking is essential to ensure that social distancing can be followed and rules on gatherings of people strictly adhered to. Contact Ben Sampson to book.
Tyfu Tawe - Freshers Planting	24/9/20	11am - 12pm	Singleton Campus in between Horton and Penmaen buildings	Students	Get involved in our campus growing project. Booking is essential to ensure that social distancing can be followed and rules on gatherings of people strictly adhered to. Contact Ben Sampson to book.
Singleton Nature Trail Walk	24/9/20	1pm - 2pm	Singleton Campus. Meet on Abbey steps	Students	Join the Biodiversity Officer on a guided nature walk. Booking is essential to ensure that social distancing can be followed and rules on gatherings of people strictly adhered to. Contact Ben Sampson to book.