Thu 19 October 2017 18:00-20:00
The Students' Union at Frenchay - Upper Engagement Space Building 1
The Sustainability Committee is a new opportunity for students who are passionate about sustainability to innovate and have the power to create positive change. Come and vote for new committee members or stand for a position!
The committee works on improving sustainability engagement with UWE students, using methods such as green events, volunteering, and campaigning. The committee will also develop the sustainability practice and credentials at The Students’ Union at UWE, and the wider UWE Bristol community. It is important to highlight that students do not necessarily need background knowledge or experience to be part of the committee. Instead, we are looking for students who have a willingness to learn and create change with an underlying interest in their theme.
After holding our main committee elections in March 2017, we still have some vacant positions which can be taken for the academic year 2017-18. The roles available are as follows: Education
Education is what students are here at university to gain, and the future of UWE’s graduates and their employability is a key issue. UWE say that 100% of their courses feature sustainability content – do you agree? IT
Thousands of computers across the university campuses are connected by a large infrastructure of networking gear and servers, which all consume electricity. With this in mind, sustainable practice in IT is an important focus for our committee. This role can also examine the role in which ‘Green Tech’ can play in creating sustainable solutions to the problems of UWE students and our wider community. Transport
With UWE community members travelling locally, nationally, and internationally, it is important to define what students want to see in a more sustainable travel network. In addition, you could be highlighting the health, environmental, and financial benefits of green travel. Waste
Do you think our university community could recycle more and send less to landfill? Do you think students should campaign to cut food waste? This post would see you considering all aspects of waste to help change behaviours and systems around our community's waste. Procurement
UWE and The Students’ Union have intricate frameworks set up to meet needs for goods services and utilities. This position would focus on developing more positive sustainable procurement outcomes for the society and environment. Portfolio position 2
This committee spot has a fluid and open remit to focus on whichever aspects of sustainability the post holder sees fit.
If you would like to stand for a spot, all you need to do is come along to the event and be prepared to say a few words to the group (max 90 secs) on who you are and why people should vote for you. We will take a vote and get results on the night.
If you would like any more info on the committee or our elections, please email thegreenteam@uwe.ac.uk. You may also visit our committee webpage here.