Sustainable Travelling – Any Tips Please?

Written by Amy Spencer My name is Amy, I work in the Statistical Services Unit based in the Hicks Building and as a member of the Hicks Green Impact Team, I decided to take on the challenge of promoting Green Travel to you all. This year, the type of advice I am able to give

6 Ways to Save Money and Energy

Written by Richard Daniel on 8th March 2021. This post is released as a part of “Hicks Earth Week 2021” programme. Most of us are working from home now, thanks to Miss Coronavirus. This means you are likely using your own utilities more throughout the day. An estimated 40% of the UK’s greenhouse emissions came

How Can I Get Better at Recycling?

Written by Ursula F McGuone Hello from your Recycling champion for Hicks! In my role as Recycling champion, I am learning more and more each day about strategies for waste reduction and recycling.  I’ll be honest, recycling at times can be an effort and requires us all to stop and think before disposing of items.  

Reverse Advent Calendar 2020 – A meaningful Christmas!

– An event organised by Peggy and Isabel between 20th November 2020 and 13th December 2020. Our achievements The event attracted not only members of the Hicks department, but also those across the University! Family members and friends of the department also took part leading to lots of fun and joy whilst working towards a good

How Can We Make Our Food More Sustainable?

By Emma Spooner What is Sustainable Food? A sustainable food system is one that considers a range of issues, including the health, safety, affordability, quality, and environmental, social and economic impact of the produce. Considering the significant contribution of global food production to greenhouse gas emissions, food sustainability is more important than ever.  How Can