Sustainability events

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Upcoming events

Get involved in our sustainability events

UK Harvest Grub Club

We're excited to announce that, after the success of the November UK Harvest hub, we have partnered with the charity to run monthly Grub Hubs in the Students' Union Zee Bar. As before, bring along a bag and make a donation (suggested £5) and help us save some food from going to waste. As we're running these events ourselves, 50% of the money raised will be used for sustainable initiatives on campus.

The hubs will run from 12-2 on the following dates in Zee Bar:

Tuesday 3rd February
Tuesday 3rd March
Tuesday 21st April
Tuesday 12th May

All the food at the hubs has been rescued from local suppliers and would otherwise have gone to waste. To make these events successful, we need your help. If you're able to, please come along to volunteer and hand out food, even if it's just for an hour.

BioBlitz Survey

Help us find out what nature we have on our campuses

Want to get outside and do something different?

Join us for our very first BioBlitz event at Bishop Otter campus on March 10 2026.

The event will start with 30 minutes of training delivered by an expert from SOS-UK, and then we will venture out onto the campus to identify as many species of plants, animals, and fungi as possible within some designated areas.

The event will provide us with a rapid assessment of species present and will contribute valuable data to conservation research.

The event will also help us identify what areas of campus need more 'help' to attract wildlife, so we can make our campus more nature-friendly.

The event will start at 12.30pm and run until 4pm, but you can stay for as long as you want!

If you are interested in taking part or joining in a similar event at BRC, please contact Kate Cathie k.cathie@chi.ac.uk.

Recent events

Learn more about our recent events

Spring Fair 2024

Highlighting how small changes can help the planet

May 2024

The 2024 Spring Fair took place on May 7th 2024 in The Chapel Courtyard BOC from 11am to 2pm.

Produced by our second-year event management students as part of their coursework, it was a fun-filled afternoon highlighting all things sustainable. Food and drink was provided from several food trucks to the sound of live music. We had many stalls, including Lush, Sussex Wildlife Trust, Silver Hollow Jewellery, Green Laurels, Mulberry Marine and the Final Straw Foundation. There was also waste advice from WSCC and books and plants for sale.

JUMP Awards 2024

Recognising the positive steps taken by staff and students to create a greener community

To celebrate the achievements of our individual Jump members and teams an annual award ceremony is carried out each May.

This year was the tenth time the event has been produced by our second-year event management students as part of their coursework. The theme for the event was the beach, featuring music and talks. As always, this was an amazing event, highlighting sustainability achievements by our students and staff.

Green Week 2023

Highlighting how small changes can help the planet

November 2023

Each year, a week of “green” events takes place to engage and inspire all students and staff to make small changes to help our planet.

Last year Green Week was held at the beginning of December and included a very popular clothes swap event and a Green Fair, where local eco products were sold and information on eco habits such as waste management was provided with the opportunity to win prizes. Green Week is organised by the Students’ Union in collaboration with the University.

Spring Fair 2023

Celebrating the start of spring and all things sustainable

After a three year hiatus, Spring Fair honouring the start of Spring and all things sustainable, returned to The Chapel Courtyard BOC from 12pm to 3pm on May 10th 2023.

Produced by our second year event management students this fun filled afternoon included a BBQ, smoothies, waste advice from WSCC, a Zumba class, the SU Environment Society, a book sale and Green Campus stall.

Fairtade Fortnight 2023

Promoting the importance of Fairtrade across our campuses

The University has held Fairtrade status since 2009.

To help spread the word about the importance of Fairtrade and ethically sourced products, each year we join in with Fairtrade Fortnight activities.

In 2023, Fairtrade products were promoted in both Otters restaurants with discounts offered. A Fairtrade quiz was held with the winner presented with a bundle of Fairtrade goodies and Fairtrade material and information was displayed in the LRC at BRC.

Students were asked for their thoughts on Fairtrade and wider sustainability issues in return for chocolate (Fairtrade of course!). This information will be used to plan our future campaigns and activities.

Results from the survey can be found here.