A Good Day’s Work!
written by Matthew Lawson on August 30, 2010
On Thursday, the Transition Edinburgh University team enjoyed quite a successful coffee morning in the William Robertson Building.
You’re invited to Visions of Change, 22 September
written by Ric Lander on August 24, 2010
Transition Edinburgh University hosts an evening of inspiring environmental art and speakers to start a fantastic year at the Edinburgh.
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Artists Communicating Our Environmental Future is sold out but there are still spaces for Hard Rain talk with Mard Edwards and panel.
5-6.20pm, Appleton Tower (change of venue!) Lecture Theatre 2
Artists Communicating Our Environmental Future
Local artists and those working in environmental media kick start a discussion about how the arts can respond to and can inspire action on global issues. This event is sold out.6.20pm, Appleton Tower Foyer.
Refreshments and chatter! Free.7-8.40pm, Appleton Tower, Lecture Theatre 4
MAIN EVENT: Hard Rain with photographer Mark Edwards and panelMark Edwards, creator of the ‘Hard Rain’ photography exhibition (pictured), presents his exhibition and reflects on his work as a photographer communicating the impact of climate change.
A specially invited panel will show us what Hard Rain means for us at Edinburgh.
- Chair: Iain Macwhirter, Rector, University of Edinburgh and Sunday Herald Columnist
- Mark Edwards, environmental photographer and creator of ‘Hard Rain’
- Sam Hansford, Vice President of Services, Edinburgh University Students Association
- Ben Miller, Winner of the Principal’s Medal and Transition Edinburgh University Facilitator
Registration now closed but there are spaces available. Please arrive early to register on the door.
Coffee Mornings
written by Matthew Lawson on
This week the Transition Edinburgh University team are giving staff at the School of History, Classics and Archaeology a chance to come along and chat with us at our coffee morning this Thursday!
Enter Our Travel Competition!
written by Orla Shortall on August 11, 2010
We’re running a truly fantastic travel competition. We want to hear about your low-impact trips, journey or days out over the summer, even if it’s just to the bottom of the garden…
The Great Escape
written by Irina Nedelcu on
Time to get a short break from all the Fringe bustle!
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Greening the beige
written by Irina Nedelcu on August 10, 2010
It’s quite inspirational to come across young artists who try to create an eco-conscious community as part of their work.
Festival Green Tips
written by Irina Nedelcu on August 5, 2010
There’s still one month of summer left and plenty of festivals to go to. Why not look into the cheapest as well as carbon cutting solutions to make the best of your festival experience?
Do the Green Thing
written by Irina Nedelcu on August 3, 2010
Not to worry, this is not an instruction, or the name of a new dance, it’s actually an amazing fun + learn on line resource.
It’s good to talk! Carbon Conversations groups this semester
written by Rosie Sullivan on August 2, 2010
This semester pairs of trained volunteer facilitators will be leading a series of facilitated discussions… about what climate change means for us as individuals and how we can move towards lower carbon lifestyles. There are 11 groups running across the University… join one today!
Big Tent Festival
written by Irina Nedelcu on
The Big Tent took part at the edge of the village of Falkland in Fife, the 24th and 25th of July promoting sustainability, community engagement and participation. Transition’s Euri Vidal tells you all about his Big Tent experience.
