Green Week

Green Week takes place every year and is an interactive week focused on sustainability, active travel, biodiversity, and waste reduction.

Find out below what we did in March 2023.

Students at fair in marquee tent

Select a day to see what's on

Monday 20 March -Thursday 23 March

Event Information Time Location Audience  
Come Forth for Wildlife Mapestry

The Come Forth for Wildlife Mapestry will be on display in the Atrium during Green Week. This tapestry map was created by local community groups across the Forth Valley - and artist Maija Nygren - and shows off the amazing biodiversity in our surrounding area, along with local people’s idea of local and natural heritage!

Online interactive version of the artwork  

All day Atrium, Campus Central Staff, Students and Public  
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Environmental Sustainability

As part of Green Week 2023, staff can take a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Environmental Sustainability.

This course will provide an overview of the principles of sustainable development, communities and energy management, and the social responsibility of businesses in relation to sustainability. 

The course is fully funded by the Scottish Funding Council, meaning there is no cost to you. The course is fully online and should take you 8 – 12 weeks to complete.

Apply for this certificate

  Online Staff  

Tuesday 21 March

Event Information Time Location Audience
Vintage Clothing Fair

By shopping vintage and second-hand instead of new, we can help take the pressure off the high street and alleviate the amount of good clothing that goes to waste after only a few wears. Join our fair in the Atrium to browse a range of vintage goods and upgrade your wardrobe sustainably!

Find out more about the Vintage Clothing Fair.

11am to 3pm Atrium, Campus Central Staff, Students and Public
Green Crafting: Free workshops

Running alongside our Vintage Fair, drop by local business owner stalls to learn about their unique, sustainable, products and make a range of goodies from old materials and waste.

You can also join our Student’s Union to create Bumble Bee Seed Balls and, while you’re crafting, we’ll be discussing easy ways students can get involved in supporting the local bee population thrive!

All materials and supplies for the workshops will be provided. No need to book, just come and craft!

11am to 3pm Atrium, Campus Central Staff and Students
Green Kitchen: Get Soup Savvy

Head to our pop-up kitchen to learn how to use your old veggies and turn them into perfectly tasty soup! Held in the Atrium - between 11:00am and 3:00pm - you can ask all your burning questions and sample some soup at the end. Not to be missed.

No need to book, just pop along.

Please email events@stir.ac.uk with any questions.

12pm to 2pm Atrium, Campus Central Staff, Students and Public
To Sustainability and Beyond

Join the Enterprise Programme and Scotland’s International Environment Centre (SIEC) for a conversation with industry experts, including our friends from Zero Waste Scotland and like-minded students to learn about how can you, or your business move beyond the basics of sustainability and drive meaningful change.

This session is open to students, staff and recent alumni.

Sign up now: To Sustainability and Beyond - Green Week 2023 Tickets, Tue 21 Mar 2023 at 14:00

2pm till 4pm Campus Central - CC.3.04 Staff and Students
Cycle Cinema Experience

Join us, from 5.00pm, for a Cycle Cinema experience in Macrobert Workhouse. We will be screening Becky Hunter’s acclaimed documentary 'Fashion Reimagined' via 100% human bicycle power! Come along to take a turn on a bike, help run the show, and watch a brilliant, thought-provoking documentary with some complimentary nibbles and refreshments after.

Spaces are incredibly limited so book in early to secure your spot. Full event details and booking

5pm to 7.30pm Macrobert Workhouse and Macrobert Cafe Staff and Students

Wednesday 22 March

Event Information Time Location Audience
Dr Bike

Pop along for FREE bike checks and repairs!

No need to book just bring your bike along. Any larger repairs can be advised and then booked into the Recyke-a-bike shop. 

Keep an eye out for other Dr Bikes on campus throughout semester.

9:30am to 3:30pm Underneath Link Bridge Staff and Students
Gallery Gatherings: Green Arts

Take some time out of your day to relax and create in the Crush Hall gallery in Pathfoot. We’ll provide materials and some prompts for you to create your own work, inspired by work in the collection.

Free, drop-in and no experience necessary.

12pm to 2pm Crush Hall, Pathfoot Staff and Students
Puncture Repair Session

Are you looking to learn how to improve your puncture repair skills? Come along for a repair class and discover hints and tips to make the process a little easier.

10 places available so early booking is advised!

1pm to 2pm Empty outlet beside the Pharmacy (Atrium) Staff and Students
Free Upcycling Workshop

Join Stirling Reuse Hub for a free on-campus upcycling workshop.  

Learn all about the fantastic work they do, how to properly inspect for repairs, basics for starting out, colour choice and topcoats. Not to be missed this Green Week! 

Please note, this is a 4-hour inclusive session with a free lunch break. You will be provided with all equipment required for the day and spaces are extremely limited so please only book in if you are absolutely able to attend.

Discover a full breakdown of the day and sign up here

1pm to 5pm (4 hour session) Venue (Student’s Union) Staff and Students
Keep Scotland Beautiful: Mass Litter Pick!

Join the #SpringCleanScotland campaign to tackle litter. Walk around campus, have a chat, and do your part to reduce litter levels within the community and for our local wildlife.

Sign up to pick litter

2pm to 3.30pm Meet under Link Bridge Staff and Students
Tree Planting Garden Session

Come make wildflower seed bombs, then help us spread them in the community Orchard to create a haven for bees and other insects. We will also be planting a few trees in and around the Orchard and garden as well!

No experience required, just make sure to wear a good set of shoes.

3pm to 5pm Student Community Garden Staff and Students
Waste Stories Bookshop

Do you worry about waste? Do you loathe litter? Do you like making stuff up?

If you answer YES to any of these, this workshop is for you! Waste Stories will give you the chance to make up some stuff about rubbish in the company of like-minded (or very different) people. Come along, look at some bits of rubbish and make up a story!

Book your spot via the link.

3pm Meet on Campus Central Level 1 Staff and Students

Thursday 23 March

Event Information Time Location Audience
E-cargo Bike Taster! 

Come along for a taster session on an e-cargo bike. Learn the benefits of them and how they could be used within your routine. Home Energy Scotland will be there to advise about The Scottish Government loans for e-bikes.

No need to book just pop along within the two hours and have a try.  

10am to 12pm Outdoor track space beside Sport Staff and Students
Social Led Ride 

Come along for a social cycle (leaving from the University) into Bridge of Allan, grab and coffee, and cycle back. This activity is supported by Forth Environment Link; a charity within the Forth Valley area aiming to promote active travel and sustainable food choices. 

Sign-up to join

1pm to 2.30pm Meet at the Nextbike Station (Beside Bus Hub) Staff and Students
Free Upcycling Workshop

Join Stirling Reuse Hub for a free on-campus upcycling workshop.  

Learn all about the fantastic work they do, how to properly inspect for repairs, basics for starting out, colour choice and topcoats. Not to be missed this Green Week! 

Please note, this is a 4-hour inclusive session with a free lunch break. You will be provided with all equipment required for the day and spaces are extremely limited so please only book in if you are absolutely able to attend.

Discover a full breakdown of the day and sign up here.

1pm to 5pm (4 hour session) Venue (Student’s Union) Staff and Students
Clothes and Book Swap

Bring along your unwanted items and take away something new to you! Run by the Residence Assistants team, join us at Juniper Social Area anytime between 6.00pm and 10.00pm.

6pm to 10pm Junipe Social Area (accommodation) Students

Friday 24 March

Event Information Time Location Audience
Upcycle Old Clothing

 

Missed our furniture upcycling workshops during the week? Join this clothing workshop run by the Residence Assistants team. Please bring along at least one piece of clothing and materials will be supplied for you to breathe new life into old garms.

Join anytime between 6.00pm and 10.00pm.

6pm to 10pm ASH Social Area (Accommodation) Students

Saturday 24 March

Event Information Time Location Audience
Tote Bag Painting

Run by our Residence Assistants team, come along and paint a tote! All materials will be supplied for you to make a sustainable alternative to plastic bags.

Limited spaces so booking is essential.

1pm to 5pm Juniper Social Area (Accommodation) Students

Contact us

Please contact us if you have any queries about Green Week.