Keele Green Festival 2024
Keele Green Festival explores how we embed sustainability at Keele.
Keele Green Festival 2024 will be a celebration of sustainability at Keele University! Sustainability involves the environment, social justice, global equality, health and wellbeing, economic stability and more as illustrated by the 17 Global Goals. For 2024, the Festival will be themed around ‘Action & Activism’. During Keele Green Festival you will be able to learn about issues like social justice, climate change, how Keele embeds sustainability in all that we do and, find out how you can make an impact.
There will be events before and beyond Keele Green Festival relating to sustainability so please do look on the Keele App for upcoming events. See upcoming events in the Keele App.
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Please note: More details and events to be added!
| Title | Date and time | Description | How to join? |
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| SDG Teach In | All month | The SDG Teach In is a campaign to put the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and therefore sustainability, at the heart of all stages of education, and across all disciplines. This annual campaign calls upon educators to include the SDGs within their teaching, learning and assessment during the campaign (and beyond!). | Pledge now and learn more |
| Sustainability and Climate Change Photo Exhibition | All month | The Sustainability and Climate Change Photo exhibition is on display at Chapters Cafe throughout Keele Green Festival. Students were asked to submit a photo on what the topic means to them and we received an array of responses from environmental to social issues! | Visit Chapters Cafe in Union Square |
| Keele Green Festival Libby Takeover! | All month | Keele Green Festival has taken over the Keele Library 'Libby' app, take a look at the selection of great reads and audiobooks available to you. Free and open to students and staff. Don't forget to start the Book Club read 'Barn 8'! | Download Libby with Keele Library access |
| The WOLF at the Door - Library Escape Game | Monday 11 - Friday 22 March |
Escape [to] the Library returns with a new Library Escape Game for the Keele Green Festival! Can you find evidence of “greenwashing” to expose the evil corporation for who they really are and put a stop to… The WOLF at the Door! Running for two weeks during Keele’s Green Festival with sessions available from Monday 11 to Friday 22 March, you can sign your team up for this Library Escape Game, in which your team of activists will take on an evil corporation in a fun yet challenging and informative experience. How much do you really know about the issues affecting our planet and some of the key players? You’ll need 90 minutes to play and no more than 8 people in your team. Your session will be exclusive to your team, so it’s an ideal team-building experience or chance to play something fun with friends. Play your part. Play The WOLF at the Door! |
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| Transforming the Trent Valley and looking to Stoke and Newcastle-under-Lyme |
Tuesday 19 March 13:00 - 15:00 |
‘As we near the end of the first phase of the Transforming the Trent Valley Landscape Partnership Scheme (TTTV), join Nicola Lynes to hear what has been achieved throughout this scheme for the benefit of the biodiversity, cultural heritage and people along the River Trent in East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire since 2019. We’ll also take a look forward to the future of the Transforming the Trent Valley Partnership, and hear what the partnership has planned for other stretches of the River Trent and local communities in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Following this talk, there will be a discussion about the value of volunteering and work placements on these types of partnership projects. Nicola will share some examples of successful volunteering placements throughout TTTV, and explore what opportunities may be available on the upcoming Trent Valley projects.’ |
Dorothy Hodgkin 0.10 All welcome. |
| KPA Clothes Swap |
Tuesday 19 March 15:00 - 17:00 |
Bring along the clothes you no longer want or need and swap them. Let's reduce waste together! |
Keele Postgraduate Association |
| Keele Research Conference 2024 |
Wednesday 20 March 9:30 - 16:00 |
We'll be bringing all of our researchers together under one roof to celebrate the huge variety of research conducted across the University. |
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| Mental Health: tackling the challenges, seizing the opportunities |
Wednesday 20 March 19:00 |
The latest in a series of Global Challenge lectures from the Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences. |
Location: Keele Hall, Salvin Room and Online via Microsoft Teams |
| Landscape, Visual and Heritage Tours and Talk with RSK |
Thursday 21 March Tours: 10:00 & 14:30
Talk: 12:30 |
Join RSK team for an in-depth tour (or indoor talk) of the Landscape, Visual and Heritage aspects of the Keele campus and surrounding area, or if walking isn’t your thing, join us for a talk about how managing and protecting our landscape, visual and heritage assets can aid in the fight against climate change. RSK Group is an international company that specialises in delivering bespoke and interdisciplinary sustainability solutions across sectors. |
Tours starting from Union Square Talk location: Hornbeam 0.52 |
| Engaging communities and businesses on sustainability research |
Thursday 21 March 11:00 - 12:30 |
Are you a community group or business passionate about tackling challenges and developing creative solutions? This interactive workshop will bring together diverse voices from communities and businesses to spark new research ideas and collaborations. Inspired by the open and playful spirit of a 'sandpit', we'll explore shared challenges, identify emerging trends, and build partnerships for potentially impactful research projects. Academic colleagues at Keele University will be able to share their experiences on community and/or business sustainability research projects and how they can be of interest. Whether you're a community group, a small business, a large corporation, or simply an individual with a passion for research, this event is for you! Contact Rosa if you are interested in attending: r.fernandez.martin@keele.ac.uk |
Keele Business School, Smart Innovation Lab |
| Keele Green Festival Library Book Club |
Thursday 21 March 14:00 - 15:00 |
To mark this year’s Green Festival and to celebrate our new Sustainability collection on the free ebook app, Libby, IDS Green Team are excited to announce that we will be hosting a one-off Book Club event. Listen to Barn 8 by Deb Olin Unferth available free on Libby; Sign up for our Green Festival Book club meeting OR leave your thoughts on our digital notice board. All links available from here |
Campus Library Training Room |
| Are the SDGs effective for sustainability? |
Thursday 21 March 18:00 |
Join the Keele Debate and Discussion Society on the topic 'Are the Sustainable Development Goals effective?' Come prepared to argue your side and engage in a lively debate! |
Location: Chancellors Building 1.102 |
| Wild About Swifts in Staffordshire, with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust |
Thursday 21 March 19:30 - 20:30 |
This talk, hosted by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. |
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| Mindful walk & tour of the Low Carbon Energy Generation Park (solar and wind) |
Friday 22 March 12:15 - 14:00 |
We'll meet at the Keele Observatory and walk down to the Low Carbon Energy Generation Park to set the scene and give a better understanding of what and how we generate energy for campus before walking over to the Horwood Energy Centre via the upper woodlands behind Horwood to look at the energy control room. Open to all who wish to explore and get to know the campus! Staff, students, public. |
Meet at Keele Observatory at 12:15 to walk to the site |
| Recycled Craft event |
Friday 22 March 16:00 - 18:00 |
Visit the KPA for a recycled craft event celebrating sustainability! |
Keele Postgraduate Association |
| Earth Hour |
Saturday 23 March 20:30 - 21:30 |
The last event of the Keele Green Festival! What if an hour wasn't just an hour…but the spark we need for change? An Hour reminding us to make all other hours count. Head to the KPA for 50% off 'green shots' and 20% off all meat-free menu! |
Keele Postgraduate Association |
| Walled Garden Litter Pick |
Tuesday 26 March 11:00 - 13:00 |
What are they doing in the Walled Garden? Is there treasure there? Where even is the Walled Garden? Come along and find out whilst helping the local environment! |
Walled Garden Allotments, next to Clockhouse / Lindsay Halls |
We had too much to fit into one week, and sustainability will always go beyond a week. Keep an eye out for upcoming sustainability related events in the Keele App.
Past events
| Title | Date | Description | Joining Information |
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| Nature Connection virtual workshop - Wilder Neighbourhoods |
Friday 1 March 10:00 - 12:30 |
In this Staffordshire Wildlife Trust workshop, we will be covering what nature connection is, our need of a strong connection to nature, and the benefits from having one. |
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| Green Prescribing virtual workshop - Wilder Neighbourhoods |
Friday 1 March 14:00 - 16:00 |
In this workshop, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust will be covering what green social prescribing is, how you can bring elements of nature connection into your role as social prescriber, link worker, or volunteer/charity worker signposting others you work with or are supporting. |
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| No More Week Solidarity Walk & Vigil |
Monday 4 March 17:00 - 18:30 |
Organised by the Sexual Violence Liaison team and Domestic Violence Liaison team to show solidarity with those affected by violence and to raise awareness of support available. |
Forest of Light |
| Carbon Literacy (Workshop part 1/3) |
Tuesday 5 March 10:00 - 12:00 |
Carbon Literacy is relevant climate change learning that leads to positivity and action towards reducing carbon emissions. |
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| Langar on Campus 2024 |
Tuesday 5 March 10:00 - 17:00 |
In line with Sikhism principles of sharing, being thankful for our situations and Sewa (the act of selfless service) where nothing is asked for in return and the human race is recognised as one, the Society will be offering a free vegetarian Indian meal to everyone, regardless of background, race, ethnicity or orientation. |
Keele Chapel |
| Flower Making Craft workshop with Urban Wilderness and Keele Chapel |
Thursday 7 March 11:00 - 14:00 |
Support the Longton Pig Walk Parade by joining us at the Keele Chapel and crafting some giant flowers which will be used as carnival decorations during the Pig Walk! Can you volunteer and help to craft some joyful creations? It'll be a load of fun whilst also supporting the Longton Pig Walk Parade to be a success! |
Keele Chapel |
| Mother's Day Foraging Walk |
Sunday 10 March 10:00 - 12:30 |
Come join Emma Cronin of Wild Pickle in celebrating Mother's Day in the most relaxed and lovely way! Escape the indoors and come and immerse yourself in nature with a delightful foraging adventure in the heart of Staffordshire. Together, we'll embark on a journey to immerse ourselves in what nature has to offer. |
Walk on campus |
| The Big Plastic Count |
11 - 17 March All week |
"Nearly 100 billion pieces of plastic packaging are thrown away by UK households every year, and just 12% is recycled in the UK." We challenge you to take part in the Big Plastic Count! Taking part is easy, just count all your plastic waste from 11-17 March and submit your results via the website by 31 March. |
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| SSAGO Eco-Evening |
Monday 11 March 19:00 |
Join the Student Scout and Guide Organisation for an Eco-Night! We'll be getting creative by decorating plant pots and learning fun ways to save the environment! Spread the word and bring your green thumb! |
Chancellor's Building CBA0.021 |
| Carbon Literacy (Workshop part 2/3) |
Tuesday 12 March 10:00 - 12:00 |
To become accredited 'Carbon Literate' you need to attend each workshop on the 5th, 12th and 19th March. |
Chancellor's Building CBC0.015 |
| Elmore String Quartet |
Wednesday 13 March 19:30 |
Winners of the Tunnell Trust Awards 2020, the Elmore String Quartet is a dynamic young ensemble formed at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) in 2017. The Quartet will play pieces inspired by nature. |
TICKETS: £16 or FREE for students and ages 16 & under. Book now Westminster Theatre, Chancellor's Building, Keele University |
| University Mental Health Day |
Thursday 14 March 10:00 - 15:00 |
Free breakfast, yoga classes, peer support stalls, art and craft sessions, gratitude tree, positivity packs, and more! Sustainability Engagement Officer, Alana Wheat will be available throughout the day to chat about what activities are taking place on campus and find out more about the 'Wellbeing Garden' |
See what's on in the Keele App |
| Food and Drink: Enhancing sustainable food chain with ADAS |
Thursday 14 March 14:00 - 15:00 |
ADAS is an RSK business and the UK’s largest independent provider of agriculture and sustainability consultancy, policy advice and R&D. The talk will focus on the food and drink industry; looking specifically at where sustainable solutions are being implemented across the supply chain, what the challenges are in the whole process from farm to fork, and working through some interesting case studies of sustainability work ADAS have done in the food and drink sector, both in the UK and internationally. Join guest speaker, Christophe Lavialle, Sales & Business Development Director at RSK & ADAS for a fantastic talk on the Food and Drink industry. |
Walter Moberly WM1.01 |
| Climate Cafe |
Thursday 14 March 16:00 - 17:00 |
Are you feeling anxious about the climate crisis? Do you want strategies to help? Do you want a safe space to talk? Free snacks and biscuits provided. Bring along a hot drink. For more information contact the Sustainability Bungalow via Instagram |
KeeleSU Mars Room |
| Staffordshire and Stoke-On-Trent Celebration of the Possible 2024 |
Friday 15 March 10:00 - 15:00 |
Join us at the Staffordshire & Stoke-On-Trent 2024 COP – Celebration of the Possible, a free conference igniting positive change across the region. |
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| Earth Stories Film Festival PREVIEW SCREENING |
Friday 15 March 15:00 - 16:00 |
Join the students of the Earth Stories Film Festival Committee to reflect on the Earth Stories Film Festival 2023 and 2024 festival ahead of the premiere on Monday 22 April. |
Media Screening Room, Media Building |
| Himalayan Balsam Bashing with Nurture CIC & Keele Wildlife Society |
Saturday 16 March 10:00 - 12:00 |
Help Nurture CIC to prepare the Woodmeadow Walk for Spring! |
Meet at the Keele Observatory |
| Bird-watching with Keele Wildlife Society & Nurture CIC |
Saturday 16 March 12:30 - 17:00 |
Join the Keele Wildlife Society for a 45 minute walk to Silverdale Country Park and bird watch for the afternoon. We will then head back up to Keele Campus at 4pm. |
Meet at KeeleSU at 12:30 |
| Carbon Literacy workshop day |
Monday 18 March 9:30 - 16:00 |
Carbon Literacy is relevant climate change learning that leads to positivity and action towards reducing carbon emissions. The Carbon Literacy Project works to provide you with access to this learning so that you can become certified as Carbon Literate. This day workshop includes all three workshops required for the certification. |
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| Thrift Clothing Sale |
Monday 18 March 10:00 - 16:00 |
Retro and vintage clothing sale brought to you by the Vintage Folk. |
Keele SU Ballroom |
| Carbon Literacy (Workshop part 3/3) |
Tuesday 19 March 10:00 - 12:00 |
To become accredited 'Carbon Literate' you need to attend each workshop on the 5th, 12th and 19th March. |
CBC0.015 |
The SDG Teach In
The Sustainable Development Goal Teach In is a campaign to put the UN SDGs, and sustainability, at the heart of all stages of education and across all disciplines. The annual campaign calls for educators to include the SDGs within their teaching, learning and assessment during the campaign and beyond. Students are welcomed to encourage their educators to embed sustainability into the teaching too.
Why not 'Green Week'?
Green Week does not reflect how Keele would like to share sustainability, as 'sustainability' is more than just a week! Plus, the month of March provides us time to link in with other campaigns for example; the SOS UK SDG Teach In (March), Student Money Week (4th March), International Women's Day (8th), International Day of Happiness (20th), Food Waste Action Week (18th-24th March), Earth Hour (23rd March).
What is next?
Look out for Earth Day celebrations taking place on the weekend of the 22nd April (20th, 21st and 22nd April 2024). Celebrate Earth Day on campus: during the weekend there will be a range of creative activities, walks and experiences - more information coming soon.
- Event date
- Event Time
- 9:00AM
- Location
- Keele University
- Organiser
- Alana Wheat
- Contact email
- sustainability@keele.ac.uk
- Contact telephone
- N/A