Do you want to actively create a more sustainable future – either on campus, in your career, or in your local community? 

Join us for the last two weeks of Sustainable Sussex Month (20-31 March) for a series of action and future-focused events. 

Film Screening: Plastic Warriors 

Thursday 23 March, 6-8pm, ACCA 

Get free tickets for this exciting feature documentary film that investigates the damaging effects that plastic pollution is having on our health, lifestyle and wildlife. 

The film follows the work of eminent scientists, frontline campaigners and innovative designers, including Sussex academic Claire Potter, working on solutions to the greatest pollution crisis of our time. This is an eye-opening film that inspires action. 

A panel of speakers, including Claire Potter, will then join us for a Q&A about the film, plastic pollution and solutions to the plastic crisis. 

Sustainability champions and volunteering opportunities 

In-person workshop: Friday 24 March, 12-2pm, Student Centre 

Online: Tuesday 28 March, 10.30am-12 noon 

Sign up to join the University’s Sustainability Manager, either in person or online, to learn more about our new community-based volunteering opportunities, with a range of charities who support social, economic and environmental sustainability. These include the Sussex Wildlife Trust and Mind. 

We will also be discussing ideas and thoughts on how we can create a sector-leading sustainability champions scheme to support you in working with fellow students and staff to bring about small but significant changes in the way we operate our campus in key areas such as waste, energy, water, travel and biodiversity. 

Green Futures – make change through your career 

Monday 27 March 

Discover the green graduate job market, meet inspirational speakers and tackle a live sustainability challenge faced by an employer – all on one day. There are 120 places at the event (priority will be given to students from underrepresented groups). Use this application form to find out more and apply for a place. 

Marie Jahoda Annual Lecture: Sir James Bevan (CEO of the Environment Agency)  

Monday 27 March, 4.15pm-7.30pm, Bramber House 

The Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) at the University of Sussex Business School are delighted to host the 2022 Marie Jahoda Annual Lecture. Launched in 1997, this annual event celebrates the outstanding contributions that Professor Marie Jahoda CBE made to SPRU. This year's lecture will be delivered by Sir James Bevan, CEO of the Environment Agency, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A. Please register to attend. 

Other ways to get involved in Sustainable Sussex Month 

Win a free coffee every day this month with EcoGo 

Craving a coffee to get you through to the spring vacation? You could win a free coffee each day in March when you complete 20 minutes of active and sustainable travel to campus. Plus, if you do this on more than 15 days in March, you could win £50! Download BetterPoints, join EcoGo and log your activity to be in with a chance of winning. 

Enter the International Poetry Slam Festival on re-imagining our world 

To celebrate Earth Day (22 April), the International Universities Climate Alliance, alongside others, is inviting students, staff and community members from across the globe and many language backgrounds to share their vision for a fairer, more sustainable world in a festival that aims to be inclusive, friendly and fun. Entries open on 6 March. Read more and register your interest.