Whether you have never sewn before or are confident with a sewing machine, we welcome all levels of experience to our upcycling workshop. You will be supported by our team who will guide you through the process of upcycling unwanted clothing into scrunchies and tote bags. When and where: The Makerspace in Edward Boyle Library...
Every year, the University encourages staff and students to take part in the RSPB 'Big Garden Birdwatch' event on 24th-26th January. To help you better understand what to do, we have our own 'Big Campus Birdwatch' on Friday 31st, where we invite you to help us better understand the bird life across different areas of...
Join us at Makerspace in Edward Boyle Library for our monthly Repair Café. Skilled volunteers will be on hand to help you fix your broken items and keep them in use, including: Clothes, shoes, textiles, and jewellery Phones, laptops, and tablets Small appliances (kettles, toasters, desk lamps) Music and audio equipment (amplifiers, speakers etc.) Children’s...
Schedule: Wednesday January 29, 1:00 - 3:00 - Winter Seed Sowing Seed Sowing with the Winter Sowing Method. Learn the art of winter sowing, a method that takes advantage of the season to start strong, healthy plants. This hands-on session will guide participants through the process of planting seeds to give them the best start...
We'll meet by the Wellington statue on Woodhouse Moor at 11am - across from the Business School. At around 12.30pm we'll end up at Hyde Park Book Club for coffee and cakes provided by the Sustainability Service. Our community litter picks take place monthly within the Hyde Park area to support everyone who wants to...
Our next LUNSHE (Leeds University Network for Sustainability in HE) event will take place on Tuesday 21 January at 12:30pm in the Facilities Directorate. We are excited to announce that Prof. Chrissi Nerantzi from the School of Education will be joining us for our January LUNSHE meeting. Prof. Nerantzi will lead a discussion on the...
Join us for a campus “wildlife wander” - a slow-paced hour discovering wildlife around the University campus. Each month we’ll visit different areas depending on where we think there are interesting things to see. Some of us are birdwatchers, some of us are pretty good at bees and butterflies or learning flower identification. We’re all...
Curbs and pothole can make it feel like your wheels have a mind of their own, but, in this session we'll show you how to straighten things up without braking a sweat. In this free bike maintenance session, you'll learn how to true your wheels in order to keep your bike in tip top condition!...
We'll meet by the Wellington statue on Woodhouse Moor at 11am - across from the Business School. At around 12.30pm we'll end up at Hyde Park Book Club for coffee and cakes provided by the Sustainability Service. Our community litter picks take place monthly within the Hyde Park area to support everyone who wants to...
What does the phrase “climate action” mean to you? This is a big question, and the answer can encompass everything from planting trees to creating active travel opportunities, crafting engaging media content or working out how climate actions connect to racial and social justice. It’s likely your answer will be different to the next person’s...