Our Future Festival

Monday 13th March                                                                                        

Skills for the Future: How sustainability fits in with employability skills.
In this session, we discuss key employability skills and how having an understanding of sustainability can help prepare you for global challenges and opportunities that face society. Click here to register.
Online ꟾ 11am – 11.30am

Energy Q&A
Over the past 12 months we have seen a steep increase in our energy bills. In this Q&A, we discuss how to understand your energy bills and the practical ways to reduce usage. Click here to register. 
Online ꟾ 12.30pm – 1pm

Climate Action Launch
The Climate Action programme is designed for University of Chester staff to improve the sustainability performance of their department. The programme is relaunching with a new look and new actions! Find out more about the changes to the programme in this launch event. Click here to register. 
Online ꟾ 2pm – 2.30pm

Inclusive Communities: Why it’s critical that the environmental movement represents all
The Paris Agreement was signed by 194 Parties in 2015 and is a legally binding treaty, that aims limit average global temperature to well below 2 degrees, and pursue efforts to limit temperature increase to below 1.5 degrees. The 1.5 degree target was added to reflect the most vulnerable nations. It is estimated that between 50 - 200 million people could be displaced due to climate change, by 2050. Many voices can go unheard in the environmental movement, and it is often those at most risk of environmental displacement. Click here to register.
Online ꟾ 12pm – 12.30pm

Upcycling workshop: Make your own scrunchies and wash bags (drop in event)
Join the Sustainability Team in making your own scrunchies and/or wash bags using a variety or fabric offcuts. All materials and equipment will be provided, and the team will be on hand to help.
Dining Hall, Exton Park ꟾ 1pm – 2.30pm

Community Clean-Up
Bring your friends along and spend some time litter-picking in the local area. Meet the Sustainability Team outside Binks to pick up your litter picker and bag. Enjoy a free tea or coffee after the litter pick!
Meet outside Binks ꟾ 3pm – 4pm

Sustainability Roadshow
Meet the Sustainability Team and find out more about sustainability at the University of Chester. At the roadshow there will be a number of activities such as Letter’s to the Earth and a chance to win a £30 M&S voucher!
Seaborne Library Foyer ꟾ 11am – 2pm

Finding your Voice: How to build confidence and engage in social justice issues
In this interactive session we discuss who and how we can influence people to take action on climate change and key communication tips. Click here to register.
Online ꟾ 12pm – 12.30pm

Sustainability Roadshow
Meet the Sustainability Team and find out more about sustainability at the University of Chester. At the roadshow there will be a number of activities such as Letter’s to the Earth and a chance to win a £30 M&S voucher! We’ll also be bringing our scrunchie making workshop to this roadshow.
Kingsway Reception ꟾ 11am – 2pm

The Unspoken Emergency: The importance of biodiversity in climate conversations
An estimated 1 million plant and animal species are at risk of extinction, yet the ecological emergency is often forgotten. In this session, we discuss the implications of biodiversity loss and the practical ways we can make a difference. Click here to register to attend in person or attend online. 
CBK106/1 & Online ꟾ 3pm – 3.30pm

Monday 20th March                                                                                        

Sustainability Roadshow
Meet the Sustainability Team and find out more about sustainability at the University of Chester. At the roadshow there will be a number of activities such as Letter’s to the Earth and a chance to win a £30 M&S voucher! We’ll also be bringing our scrunchie making workshop to this roadshow.
Queen’s Park ꟾ 11am – 2pm

Bio&Me: On the journey becoming B Corp Certified
Bio&Me is a gut health food brand, launched in 2019. They sell a range of products aimed to improve gut health. In 2022, the company began their journey to become B Corp certified. In this talk, we hear more about why they started this process and challenges faced. Click here to register.
CCU101 ꟾ 1pm – 1.30pm

SDG Teach In
SDG Teach In is an annual campaign, organised by SOS-UK, to put the UN Sustainable Development Goals at the heart of all stages across education, and across all disciplines. In this session we introduce the Sustainable Development Goals and how they are embedded in all aspects of life.
CCU101 ꟾ 3pm – 3.45pm

Sustainability Roadshow
Meet the Sustainability Team and find out more about sustainability at the University of Chester. At the roadshow there will be a number of activities such as Letter’s to the Earth and a chance to win a £30 M&S voucher! We’ll also be bringing our scrunchie making workshop to this roadshow.
Remond House Foyer, Warrington ꟾ 11am – 2pm

Dr Bike 
Bring along your bike for basic maintenance repairs. 
Remond House, Warrington ꟾ 11am - 2pm 

Carbon Literacy Training
Carbon Literacy Training is a days’ worth of training that looks at the science behind climate change, the urgency of taking action and the practical ways we can make a difference in our personal and work life. The training is interactive and delivered through a series of presentations, group activities and quizzes so active participation is required. Click here to register.
CTW204 ꟾ 9am – 4pm

Climate Change on the Big Screen: How environmental issues are embedded within popular film & TV
In this session we explore how themes of sustainability are embedded within popular film and TV and this can influence our everyday activities. Click here to register to attend in person, or attend online. 
CBK106/1 & Online ꟾ 12.15pm – 12.45pm

Sustainability Roadshow
Meet the Sustainability Team and find out more about sustainability at the University of Chester. At the roadshow there will be a number of activities such as Letter’s to the Earth and a chance to win a £30 M&S voucher! We’ll also be bringing our scrunchie making workshop to this roadshow.
Shrewsbury SU Space ꟾ 11am – 2pm

Clothes Swap-Shop
Shrewsbury SU Space ꟾ 1pm – 2pm

Sustainability Roadshow
Meet the Sustainability Team and find out more about sustainability at the University of Chester. At the roadshow there will be a number of activities such as Letter’s to the Earth and a chance to win a £30 M&S voucher! We’ll also be bringing our scrunchie making workshop to this roadshow.
Kingsway Reception ꟾ 11am – 2pm

Community Clean-Up
Bring your friends along and spend some time litter-picking in the local area. Meet the Sustainability Team outside Binks to pick up your litter picker and bag. Enjoy a free tea or coffee after the litter pick!
Meet outside Binks ꟾ 3pm – 4pm