Coventry University Green Week

Date

Monday 17th February – Sunday 23rd February 2025

Organisers

Coventry University

The Event

Coventry University are gearing up for Green Week 2025, a dedicated time to promote sustainability, environmental action, and student involvement in making the campus greener. Whether you’re passionate about tackling climate change, reducing waste, or just curious about how to live more sustainably, Green Week is your chance to get involved, learn, and make an impact.

What is Green Week?

Green Week at Coventry University is all about raising awareness and encouraging action on environmental issues. Through a mix of events, workshops, and hands-on activities, students and staff can explore different ways to live and work more sustainably. Coventry University is committed to becoming a more sustainable institution, and Green Week is a key part of this journey.

What to expect in Green Week 2025

Throughout the week, you can expect a range of activities designed to educate and inspire. These could include:

Workshops & talks – Learn from experts about sustainability, climate action, and how students can make a difference.

Sustainable travel initiatives – Discover cycling schemes, public transport options, and ways to reduce your carbon footprint.

Recycling & waste reduction – Get involved in upcycling projects, waste reduction challenges, and learn practical tips on cutting down waste.

Eco-friendly living tips – Find out how to reduce your impact with greener shopping, sustainable food choices, and energy-saving hacks.

Biodiversity & green spaces – Explore Coventry University’s efforts to enhance biodiversity, plant trees, and make the campus a greener space.

Taking part in Green Week isn’t just about learning, it’s about action. Whether it’s adopting small daily changes, volunteering for sustainability projects, or pushing for greener policies, every effort helps.

Events

Monday 17 February

Event: What is Net Zero and How Will Coventry University Achieve it? Online from 12:00 – 13:00

Event: Dream Catchers- Using recycled materials to create dream catchers which can be used to decorate your student room. At Bishop Gate from 17:00

Tuesday 18 February

Event: Sustainability Fair. At the Hub from 11:00 – 13:00

Event: Dr Bike- Get your bike fixed for free by a registered mechanic. At Starley Gardens from 10:00 – 12:00

Event: Food Union Allotment Session. At Food Union allotment – Four Pounds Ave, Coventry CV5 8DH from 14:00 – 16:00

Wednesday 19 February

Event: Crafternoon. This week’s Crafternoon has a sustainability focus, we’ll be doing eco-crafts in the Hub, groun-floor, from 14:00 – 16:00

Event: ESD Focus Group (Staff only) We are looking for views on the types of resources that would benefit you and help you to build sustainability knowledge and skills in you students’ learning. Online from 11:30 – 12:30

Event: Solar Panel Tours. At the Hub from 12:00 – 13:00

Thursday 20 February

Event: Bloomberg Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Certification. This event will introduce you to essential topics related to ESG and provide guidelines on how to complete the self-paced Bloomberg ESG certification course. Kindly use your Coventry University email address when registering for this event. Meet at William Morris WMG34 from 13:00 – 15:00

Event: Bottle Crafts. At Godiva Place from 18:00 we will be utilising recycled bottles to create bedroom decorations including lights to make it into a bedside lamp

Event: The Future of Sustainability with Dr Matt Blackett, in the William Morris Room 202 from 12:30 – 13:30

Friday 21 February

Event: Medicinal Garden at Coventry Cathedral. Want to learn more about how incidental growth or ‘weeds’ can be used in medicine, teas, tinctures and beauty products while discovering one of Coventry’s most unique and hidden gardens? Join us at Coventry Cathedral from 1pm as we begin to tend to our tiny medicinal garden and make plans for the growing year ahead.