Your Ethical and Environmental Officer at the Guild of Students. He/Him/His
Joined August 2020
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'When I was elected in February 2020, none of us could have anticipated the year that was to come [...] but I have loved every minute of my time as the Ethical and Environmental Officer' 💚
Matt has had a great year, read all about his key achievements: ow.ly/Pvtb50FvIht
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Over half of students now choose accommodation based on sustainability features
@WeAreTotum @Student
totum.com/news/over-half-of-…
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Who you gonna call? Junkbusters! 👻 We ain't afraid of no Junk!
The Community Wardens (@ilovesellyoak) are back at it and collecting your unwanted items between 1-3pm tomorrow. So if you're moving out, get donating!
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ALT Junkbusters promotional graphic.
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JUST IN:
“Species extinction, more widespread disease, unliveable heat, ecosystem collapse, cities menaced by rising seas — these & other devastating climate impacts are accelerating & bound to become painfully obvious before a child born today turns 30.”
news.yahoo.com/crushing-clim…
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We’re proud to be backing calls for ministers of the G20 to integrate climate issues throughout every part of education
From schools through to colleges and universities, education is key to overcoming this crisis
#ClimateEducation #ClimateCrisis
ucu.org.uk/article/11628/Cal…
📣 We are calling on the #G20 Education Ministers’ Meeting to make climate education a top priority
Read our joint statement with @nusuk, @_TeachtheFuture, @MockCOP26 and @ucu
#ClimateEducation #ClimateCrisis
sos-uk.org/post/calling-educ…
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#PrideMonth2021
University of Birmingham students, past and present celebrating LGBTQ+ Rights at Pride!
Never did we expect to be arrested, never did expect to face tear gas and police brutality simply for celebrating LGBTQ+ Rights.
However...
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BREAKING: Huge victory for the climate movement!
Today a Dutch court ruled that Shell is liable for damaging the climate. 👏🙌
A thread on what it means. 1/3
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Yes 🙌🏼 💚🚲
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Members of the public can now find our compost bins on the following websites:
sharewaste.com/share-waste
makesoil.org/site/lejj5ej-gr…
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Sign the petition and call on @unibirmingham to go fossil free:
campaigns.gofossilfree.org/p…
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From collecting litter, to raising awareness and cultivating a community garden, this #EarthDay2021 we're recognising students and staff @unibirmingham who've been taking steps towards a greener future.
There's lots to do and we only have one Earth so we must look after it 💚
ALT Image of the Earth and plant life, in the centre it reads 'Earth Day 22 April'.
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We’re back! Today your Community Wardens filled 10 bags whilst litter-picking - great going from the team, but a real shame there was so much rubbish around ☹️ Please make sure you do your bit to keep your community tidy!
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Sign this petition calling on @OpenUniversity to divest from fossil fuels:
campaigns.gofossilfree.org/p…
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Rewilding isn't a luxury. It's essential to protect the world's living systems.
theguardian.com/environment/…
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The 2020 National Student Survey showed a decline in the disabled student experience. So @GuildDSO Imogen has launched the Disabled Student Commission, to see what is and isn't working.
If you define as disabled, please complete our survey anonymously: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/PTQXX8N
ALT Purple graphic which reads 'Disabled Student Commission - a voice for disabled students'
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#RamadanMubarak to all our staff, students, alumni and friends around the world who are observing the holy month of Ramadan 🌙✨
We have a page of guidance, tips and information - including how to support students who are observing Ramadan - here: intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/st…
ALT Ramadan Mubarak from the University of Birmingham
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How politicians How they are
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the climate crisis
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Happy Easter to all of our followers! Grow with Joe is showing signs that spring is well and truly here 🌺 Look out for the tulips throughout the garden which are just about to come into bloom!
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Feb 2020 - @BorisJohnson announces the UK will "lead the way" on climate change ahead of hosting global climate talks.
Mar 2021 - @BorisJohnson signs off a boatload of new oil and gas licences in the North Sea.
Being more like Denmark would be a plus! 🇩🇰 act.gp/3faUtF7
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We make the case for utilising university finances in pursuit of climate justice, and the student and staff movement we need to get us there ✊
Big thanks to @cdbuni for giving us space to speak about divestment and bank boycotts 🧡💙
Let us know what you think!
🌎 New on the CDBU blog 🌎
'The scale of universities’ economic impact must now be mobilised to urgently leverage university finances in pursuit of climate justice', says @peopleandplanet
➡️ cdbu.org.uk/universities-mus…
