Message from Grassroots Climate Exchange: We have so much power we have to change things for the better
written by Ric Lander on April 8, 2011
Article by Irina Nedelcu (irina@teu.org.uk) and Ric Lander (ric@teu.org.uk). Photos by Irina Nedelcu.
Transition Edinburgh University, with the help of scores of partner organisations, speakers, and volunteers, hosted Grassroots Climate Exchange on the 18 and 19 of March.
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Full Programme Announced for Grassroots Climate Exchange
written by Ric Lander on March 8, 2011
18-19 March is fast approaching with two packed days of knowledge sharing and inspiring workshops on climate action, and the chance to meet with specialists who have designed and implemented innovative low carbon, life changing programmes.
It’s gonna be a great couple of days!
The programme is now live with details of all 30 workshops, and headline speakers including the champions of the Scottish Young Green List, and Andrew Chamberlain, Director of Environmental Association of Universities and Colleges Scotland and Eva Schonveld, Coordinator of Transition Scotland Support.
You can download the programme booklet or a text-only version.
If you or your friends or colleagues haven’t registered for free yet there are just a few spaces left, so make sure you get to http://grassrootsclimate.eventbrite.com now.
See you next week!
Ric Lander, Alice O’Rourke and Caro Overy
Organising Team, Grassroots Climate Exchange 2011
outreach@teu.org.ukGet some growing skills
written by Rosie Sullivan on March 7, 2011
Introduction to Growing Your Own Veg with the Allotment and Permaculture Society
9th March | Kings Building Allotment | 12-2pm
Spring is coming and veg needs to be grown. Not sure where to start? Handily the Allotment Society will be running a workshop in seed propagating and the basics of growing your own veg! Seeds and compost and many a skilled gardener’s mind to pick are all included, just bring some tubs if you want to take some plants back to grow on your windowsill. All free and all welcome!Headline Speakers for Grassroots Climate Exchange
written by Ric Lander on February 25, 2011
Confirmed speakers at Grassroots Climate Exchange 2011.FULL PROGRAMME NOW ONLINE: download the programme booklet or a text-only version.
Grassroots Climate Exchange, 18-19 March, is fast approaching with two packed days of knowledge sharing and inspiring workshops on climate action, plus the chance to meet with specialists who have designed and implemented innovative low carbon, life changing programmes.
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Learn, share, inspire: Carbon Conversations groups this semester
written by Rosie Sullivan on January 18, 2011
Grab your place on a series of group discussions designed to make a difference…
Grassroots Climate Exchange, 18 – 19 March 2011: Register Now
written by Ric Lander on December 20, 2010
Grassroots Climate Exchange: Universities, Colleges and the Green Transition
Friday 18 – Saturday 19 March 2011 at the University of Edinburgh
FULL PROGRAMME NOW ONLINE: download the programme booklet or a text-only version.
How can staff and students make the necessary changes to achieve a low carbon world? Inspired by student groups, students’ associations, and the growing Transition movement, colleges and universities are leading the way. In March 2011 we will gather in Edinburgh to share practical-action solutions to climate change.
It’s European Week for Waste Reduction
written by Sion Lanini on November 21, 2010
Hurray for European Week for Waste Reduction! Find out how you can reduce waste at these events happening throughout the city:
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Scotland and International Transition Gatherings at Edinburgh University, 19-21 Nov
written by Caro Overy on November 11, 2010
Join other students and staff from Edinburgh University at the Transition Scottish Gathering, Friday 19 November, and International Transition Network Conference, Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 November.
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Come Along for “A Rubbish Evening” 7pm, 22 Nov
written by Alice O'Rourke on
Let’s all have a very rubbish evening on Monday 22 November!
Transition are joining forces with People and Planet and artists around Edinburgh for creative recycling/upcycling workshops and short films with Cineco film festival.
Turn your waste into something useful!… Plastic bottle greenhouses, tetra pak wallet making, rubbish jewellery, printing cards and wrapping, plastic bag knitting and loads more…
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Research Evenings
written by Irina Nedelcu on
Come along to the first of Research Evenings series: Academia meets Transition on the 18th of November at 5.00 pm in the Seminar Room 3 of Chrystal Macmillan Building, 15a George Square.
