A Taste of Edinburgh Sustainability Week, 25-31 Oct 2010
written by Ric Lander on October 6, 2010
Ever worried about global problems? Not sure there’s anything you can do?
Edinburgh Sustainability Week is a week of events and activities for everyone at the University of Edinburgh to come together to make a difference on health, development, environment and social justice.
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.
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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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.
Breathtaking Images at the Fringe: Hard Rain by Mark Edwards
written by Ric Lander on June 14, 2010
We’re very sorry to announce that due to the damage done to photo exhibition it has had to be taken down, and the related talk, 25 August, has also been cancelled.
Those with tickets already purchased will receieve refunds via the Fringe Box Office automatically.
Future exhibitions and events in September are still planned and will be announced shortly.
Please email ric@teu.org.uk or phone 0131 650 4065 more information.
A breathtaking photo exhibition is coming to Edinburgh and you can hear from the man who created it.
Hard Rain exhibition on display 11 – 30 August, behind Dugald Stewart Building then 11-26 September at George Square.
Hard Rain fringe show 25 August, 4pm Hugh Robson Building Venue number #224.
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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/
Hopenhagen or Brokenhagen? Student Witnesses to the UN Climate Talks
written by Joseph Farthing on February 8, 2010
What really happened in Copenhagen in December? Hear from Edinburgh University students who were inside the conference and discuss the state of global action on climate change and what we can do to create positive change.Monday 8th February, 7-9pm, Chaplaincy Auditorium, Bristo Square.
Organised by Edinburgh University People & Planet.
