Events | Transition Edinburgh University

Today only – Win VIP tickets to T in the Park!

written by Joseph Farthing on June 24, 2010

Ahh Festival Crowds
Photo by StephenMcleod – artistic moobs

For just 24 hours 10:10 are offering 2 pairs of VIP tickets to the T in the Park festival.

To enter just complete a short (5 question) survey. Enter here

Breathtaking Images at the Fringe: Hard Rain by Mark Edwards

written by Ric Lander on June 14, 2010

A breathtaking photo exhibition is coming to Edinburgh and you can hear from the man who created it.

Hard Rain exhibition on display 22 August – 25 September, behind Dugald Stewart Building then at George Square.

Hard Rain fringe show 25 August, 4pm Hugh Robson Building Venue number #224.

Transition: A Staff Introduction, 8 June

written by Caro Overy on May 19, 2010

Introductions from St. Marcus staff
Photo by Spreenkler

Lunchtime Handprint Social Event in George Square.

What is Transition Edinburgh University? Here’s an opportunity to come and find out who we are and what we do, and discuss how we can all work together to make our University fit for the future.

Let’s enjoy the journey

written by Irina Nedelcu on May 13, 2010

yakışıklı (handsome)
Photo by rummenigge

Prior to completing a carbon footprint survey I considered myself to be on the right track: I haven’t been driving for a year, I reduced unnecessary purchases to the minimum, I’ve been recycling, saved on my energy spending and started to look at what else I could do to improve my impact on the environment. While I was filling the survey I was pretty satisfied with my answers and expected a fairly good result.

And what a low carbon footprint would I have generated had I not been an international student.

Handprint Social: Food for the Future

written by Rosie Sullivan on April 20, 2010

Thursday 29th April:

FOOD of the FUTURE

In a changing climate and with cheap oil running out, why are our diet choices important? Last Thursday in the Curle Room, Kings Buildings House, a room full of people got to grips with the impacts our food habits have on the future of food and more importantly what we can do to about it!

Food, as with any consumption, contributes to our carbon emissions. The way it is produced, packaged, transported, and even cooked, all make a difference, and, given that most of us eat three times a day, it’s worth thinking about what we can do about it. So we asked our speakers: What does sustainable food taste like? What should we be eating? Where should we be getting it from?

Transition Edinburgh University’s Ric Lander was first up relating how food fits into the university’s carbon footprint, (making up no less than a whopping 15%). Peter Smith (Msc Carbon Management) linked carbon emissions to the cycle of food from field to landfill. Rob Kyle (Abundance Edinburgh) motivated us to get involved in edible projects going on right here, right now in Edinburgh (see links below) and Donald Reid (Slow food Edinburgh) spoke to us about the wonders of slow, real food and sourcing local food through the prospective Forth Diet Project.

A huge thank you to all the speakers and all who came, it was a truly inspiring event.

It’s an exciting time to get involved in food. Here at TEU many plans and ideas are afoot for a programme of workshops and educational events, but we want more… we want to hear from you! If you are interested in getting involved with TEU food in any way, shape or form email Abby at abby@teu.org.uk. And see here for our next tasty gathering.

Finger licking good links:

Foraging map of Edinburgh: http://forage.rs/

Abundance Edinburgh: http://www.abundanceedinburgh.com/

Edinburgh Permaculture: http://permacultureedinburgh.ning.com/

Slow Food Edinburgh: http://www.slowfoodedinburgh.co.uk/

The Green Fork: http://greenfork.org.uk/

Transition Handprint Social: Keeping Our Homes Warm in a Low CO2 World

written by Ric Lander on March 5, 2010

Right now, pollution is changing our climate and cheap oil is running out. How can we warm our buildings without warming the climate?

Thought provoking bite-size presentations including Dr. Claire Haggett, Councillor Maggie Chapman, and David Somervell, University Sustainability Advisor. Followed by drinks and sandwiches.

Wednesday 17th March, 5.45-7.30pm (later than previously billed). McEwan Hall Reception Room (Entrance in Medical College Quad, map: http://www.ed.ac.uk/maps/buildings/medical-school).

Edinburgh’s Big Green Makeover – Sion Lanini, Transition Edinburgh University. Volunteer run project reducing energy usage in student flats. Transition Edinburgh University.
Warm Scotland – Councillor Maggie Chapman. The Warm Scotland campaign and what the Government could do to improve energy efficiency nation-wide.
Big Switch @ Pollock – Ben Miller, Transition Edinburgh University. Inter-house energy competition run in University residences with Accommodation Services. Transition Edinburgh University.
Making Micro-generation Effective - Dr. Claire Haggett. What effect does installing micro-generation in homes have on resident’s energy consumption?
Energy Performance Certificates – Sion Lanini, Transition Edinburgh University. What EPC legislation means for Edinburgh residents. Transition Edinburgh University.
Combined Heat and Power at Edinburgh University – David Somervell, University Sustainability Advisor. George Square, Pollock Halls, and Kings Buildings are powered by Edinburgh University’s own power plants.

Contact Ric Lander at ric@transitionedinburghuni.org.uk or 0131 65 040 65.