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Sun 26 Oct, 2025 08:10 AM
Green Week returns to UWE Bristol from 3–9 November 2025, celebrating sustainability, community, and climate action. The week brings together students, staff, and local partners for a packed programme of events, from hands-on workshops to inspiring talks and film screenings - all designed to spark ideas and help you make a positive difference.
Whether you’re already involved in sustainability projects or just curious about how to live a little greener, there’s something for everyone. It’s a chance to learn new skills, connect with others, and take small but meaningful actions for a more sustainable future.
Green Week Highlights
Here are some of the standout events happening throughout the week, click on the box's below to find out more!
Join the launch of UWE's recycling challenge and help your hall become the greenest on campus. With support from SUEZ, you'll pick up practical recycling tips and find out how to boost your halls score in this friendly eco-minded competition.
Thinking about a sustainability-focused career? Chat with organisations like Triodos Bank, the Bristol Energy Network, and Renishaw’s sustainability team. This informal drop-in is a great way to explore green career paths and discover where your degree could take you.
Watch All That Breathes, the Oscar-nominated documentary following two brothers in New Delhi who care for injured black kites. The post-film discussion explores how humans and nature coexist in our changing urban world.
Keep your bike in top condition with free sessions led by Bike Bristol. Learn how to fix punctures, adjust brakes and gears, and keep your bike safe for everyday travel. Spaces are limited, so book early.
Get outdoors, meet local residents, and help tidy the community spaces around campus. Afterwards, stick around for a chat about how we can develop shared green spaces together.
Explore UWE’s free online Climate Education course, and find out how to enter the Lights, Camera & Climate Action! film competition. You’ll earn a certificate and gain practical tools to communicate climate change creatively.
Join an engaging panel on how we can move beyond single-use packaging. Hear from designers, researchers, and campaigners as they discuss real-world solutions and behaviour changes for a reusable future.
Discover the fascinating world beneath your feet with Dr Sam Bonnett, exploring how listening to soil can reveal information about biodiversity, carbon storage, and environmental health.
An online discussion led by researcher Lynn Ooi and co-lead Gnisha Bevan on building inclusive and resilient environmental movements from the grassroots up.
Find the full list of Green Week events on the UWE Green week webpage .
Why Green Week Matters
Green Week is more than just a celebration - it’s part of UWE Bristol’s ongoing commitment to tackling the climate crisis, supporting biodiversity, and encouraging sustainable living across campus.
Events like the recycling competition and litter pick turn environmental awareness into action, while sessions such as Life After Single Use and Nature Rising open up conversations about the bigger picture - from policy and design to community empowerment.
