Holidays are over, long live the holidays
written by Irina Nedelcu on September 29, 2010
This is your chance to put this year’s holiday experience to good use. Yes. Recycle your holiday experience for a chance to win a new one with our Travel Competition.
25 – 31 Oct 2010 is Edinburgh Sustainability Week… and You’re part of it!
written by Alice O'Rourke on September 28, 2010
Submit your events and activities on health, development, environment and social justice and you could get £50 towards running them.
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Technology and People in a Low CO2 World, 13 Oct
written by Caro Overy on September 16, 2010
Technology can provide alternative ways of powering our homes and getting from place to place, and is undoubtedly part of the solution to climate change and path away from peak oil, but how can we use it most effectively?
Harvest Festival
written by Rosie Sullivan on September 15, 2010
Potterow | Friday 1st October 12.30-5pm
Roll up roll up, for the University of Edinburgh’s first Harvest Festival (in a very long time)…
Hard Rain Comes to George Square, until 23 Sep
written by Ric Lander on
Team Transition was hard at work today setting up the beautiful Hard Rain exhibition behind the University’s at George Square.
Where to buy a bike in Freshers’ week
written by Orla Shortall on September 14, 2010
Here’s a list of places where you can get a cheap bike and sort out your travel needs for the year!
The Bike Station are a charity that take old bikes and do them up. They have a sale on every Saturday, prices start from about £45. All the proceeds go towards their work promoting cycling.
Lothian and Borders Police have an auction of lost property where you can pick up a bike for a good price. The next one is on Saturday 9th October at 11am.
The University of Edinburgh travel page has a list of local bike shops where university staff and students can get a discount on bikes.If you’re nervous about cycling or haven’t cycled in a city before then the University have a lot of free resources to help you. Including:
Cycle training courses in conjunction with the Bike Station for groups or individuals.
Commuter cycling training courses for staff and students to improve their confidence and skills in commuting to the university.
Bike buddies – volunteer staff and students who will accompany you to your destination to help you gain confidence.Once you have your bike come along to the Transition Bike Treasure Hunt on Saturday 18th of September, meet outside Teviot at 11am. A great way to explore Edinburgh, whether you’ve just arrived or want to get to know the city better. We’ll give you clues and put you into teams, you just bring your bike. There’ll be cake and refreshments to follow.
Happy cycling!
Organic Fortnight 3-17 Sept 2010
written by Abby Nicol on September 9, 2010
That’s right we’re smack bang in the midst of Organic Fortnight what a perfect time to find out more about organic food.
‘But where do I start?’ I hear you cry…
There are many ways to get involved- from visiting an organic farm, looking out for organic clothes on your high street, switching an everyday product to an organic product or cooking up an organic feast on a budget for your friends.
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Our Changing World lecture series
written by Ric Lander on September 7, 2010
From the University of Edinburgh
Join us for a series of public lectures examining the global challenges facing society, and the role of academia in meeting these challenges.
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Painting Edinburgh Green event, 25-26 Sep
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Transition Edinburgh city-wide group invites you to Painting Edinburgh Green, a two-day event celebrating community action for a more sustainable Edinburgh. It takes place on the weekend of 25-26 September at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Dalmeny Street, EH6 9DB.
Why are ferries disappearing? The last sea link between Scotland and Europe to close.
written by Orla Shortall on
Ferries used to be the main connection between the UK and the rest of Europe, but over the years more and more routes have been closed as their popularity wanes with the rise of budget airlines.
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