As COP 27 draws to a close, we look at some of the low-carbon and environmentally friendly activities and events that students can get involved with here in Liverpool over the next few weeks.
Guild green wall planting
Help prepare the Guild walk planter for winter iusing a range of Alpines, herbs and seasonal fruit and vegetables. The Sustainability Team are working to increase biodiverity and food growing on campus using wall pocket planters. So, if you are a keen gardener, or just fancy giving it a go, join us for a fun session of gardening.
Monday 14 November from 11am – 12pm. Meet at the Guild wall by the Bikioske outside the Mountford Entrance.
Herb pot planting at Philharmonic Court
Grow your own herbs as the Guild’s Sustainability Team show you how to plant (and most importantly keep alive) your very own herb pot for your kitchen window sill.
You will be provided with a kit consisting of a pot, compost and a choice of seeds and we will show you how to put them all together to grow the ultimate missing ingredient.
Come along and become the ultimate plant parent!
Tuesday 15 November from 5-7pm. Click here to book your place.
Guided bike ride
Wheel your way around your home away from home with Peloton for a night bike ride. With bikes provided there’s really no excuse not to explore Liverpool at its finest, get some much-needed fresh air and discover the best cycle routes around the city.
The next bike ride takes place on Wednesday 23 November at 6pm.
Click here to find out more and book your place.
Beeswax wraps making session
Get your sleeves rolled up- we’re making beeswax wrap! It’s the versatility, plastic-free alternative and shape-shifting abilities (can hold any shape) for me. Come along and learn to make some useful and sustainable beeswax wrap. All materials will be provided.
Tuesday 22 November from 3-4pm.
Click here to find out more and book your place.
Gardening with the Guild
Join the Green Guild team for one of their regular gardening afternoons around Central Teach Hub – where hedgehogs have been sighted!
The perfect activity to help you relax whilst planting, harvesting and maintaining the garden. You’ll also pick up some gardening skills, and get a chance to chat with fellow students. All materials are provided, we just need you!
Sessions take place weekly from 2-4pm, with the next gardening afternoon taking place on Wednesday 23 November.
Click here to find out more and book your place.
Greenpeace talk
We are excited to welcome a Greenpeace speaker, Niall MacFadyen, onto campus to speak to students. He will be focusing on our topic of the month, food and the impact of the meat and dairy industry on the climate.
Tuesday 29 November from 6-8.30pm.
Click here to find out more and book your place.
Plant pot painting at the Guild
Crafternoon Alert! Come along to our plant pot painting workshop- decorate your very own pot plant and show it off in your indoor garden. All resources will be provided and all levels are welcome!
The next session takes place in the McAusland Room, Liverpool Guild of Students on Thursday 24 November.
Click here to find out more and book your place.
Sustainable spending in Liverpool
Liverpool is home to a number of eco-friendly and sustainability conscious businesses. Shopping locally supports local jobs and sustainable choices made by smaller, independent businesses which helps them thrive.
Click here to find out more about how you can support the local community by making sustainable shopping choices.
Jobs & internships
If you’re interested in sustainability and the environment then make sure to have a look at the many vacancies that are currently listed on Handshake, The University of Liverpool’s Careers platform.
Whether you’re looking for work experience, a summer internship, year in industry placement, or graduate job then take a look at what’s on offer.