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DIY Pantry audit

23 August 2023 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Complete a pantry audit in 5 simple steps. Lets get auditing during Sustainability Week to reduce food waste and save money.

UQ Alumni discuss careers in sustainability (online)

22 August 2023 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
University of Queensland graduates will share their insights into careers within the sustainability sector.

CoralWatch, Citizen Science & Sustainability: What can I do?

22 August 2023 5:00pm–7:30pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
This event is a mixed mode webinar and workshop aiming to educate students and staff at UQ about coral bleaching events on the Great Barrier Reef. Light refreshments will be provided.

Low-carbon living in your home presentation(Hybrid)

22 August 2023 12:30pm–1:30pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Hear from Brisbane Sustainability Agency on how to reduce your carbon footprint at home.

Science Sustainability Swap

22 August 2023 12:30pm–2:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Come along to the Science Sustainability Swap. Science Leaders will be running a swap-meet/rummage style event where you’ll be able to bring quality unwanted items and find treasures to take home.

Plant Pot Painting (PACE)

22 August 2023 11:30am–1:30pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Plant lovers, we have the perfect workshop for you! Join us for this plant pot painting workshop at PACE.

Plant Pot Painting (St Lucia)

22 August 2023 11:00am–1:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Plant lovers, we have the perfect workshop for you! Join us for this plant pot painting workshop at Student Central.

Low-carbon living stall

22 August 2023 11:00am–2:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Visit the stall to chat to the team from the Brisbane Sustainability Agency to learn how to lower your carbon footprint.

Rooftop Solar Tour (AEB)

22 August 2023 10:00am–11:00am
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Learn about UQ's solar array up close with a tour of the Advanced Engineering Building's rooftop solar facilities.

Mare Amoris | Sea of Love Art Exhibition

22 August 2023 10:00am–25 August 2023 4:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Free exhibition UQ Art Museum St Lucia campus (Building 11)

Come and play the SDG Game

22 August 2023 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Are you curious about how you can contribute to sustainability yourself? Do you want to start the conversation within your workplace on how to contribute to the SDGs? Come and play.

DIY Zero waste audit

22 August 2023 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Want to understand more about your own waste habits? Try a zero waste audit in 5 simple steps.

Plogging with UQ Sustainability, UQSRC x UQGEMS

21 August 2023 4:30pm–5:30pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
“Plogging” is the activity of jogging and picking up litter, it’s like a speedy emu walk. UQ Sustainability, UQSRC & UQGEMS will be hitting the pavement with bags and gloves in hand, picking up as much rubbish as we can find around UQ’s St Lucia campus.

Challenges and Solutions in Circular Economy Roundtable

21 August 2023 2:00pm–3:30pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
This roundtable will bring together key circular economy stakeholders to share knowledge, experiences and best practices.

Native Bee Workshop

21 August 2023 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Learn about our native bees and how to attract them into your garden. You'll even get to build and take home your own bee hotel.

Water Security in the Changing Climate- Seminar (Hybrid)

21 August 2023 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
This seminar will address the challenges of achieving water security in the face of the climate crisis.

Grow It, Cook It, Eat It Workshop- Gatton

21 August 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Learn how to properly identify, select and harvest greens and vegetables from the garden and use this produce to prepare your own lunch.

Kokedama ball workshop

21 August 2023 12:00pm–2:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Come along and make your own DIY Kokedama ball.

Tackling modern slavery: a conversation with UQ experts (Hybrid)

21 August 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Could you spot the risks and signs of modern slavery? Join us as UQ experts unpack what modern slavery is, what UQ is doing in this space and what steps you can take to help with combatting it.

Ventures Showcase

21 August 2023 11:00am–3:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Celebrating entrepreneurship and sustainability on World Entrepreneurs' Day!

DIY Veg and vegan food

21 August 2023 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
There is no better time to learn more about vegetarian or vegan eating than Sustainability Week.

Wooden spoon donation drive

21 August 2023 9:00am–25 August 2023 5:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Do you have any old or unwanted Wooden Spoons? The Business School Sustainable Community Garden wants them!

Union Op Shop launch

21 August 2023 8:00am–25 August 2023 4:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
The University of Queensland's Student Union (UQU) is launching the Union Op Shop. Celebrate Sustainability Week by giving your unwanted clothes a new home, in preparation for opening. The Op Shop address two significant concerns for students - affordability and textile waste!♻️

Leave the car at home - green transport challenge

21 August 2023 5:00am–25 August 2023 7:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Choose one day during Sustainability Week and make your commute an active/green one, you may even win yourself a prize!

TEDxUQ Small Ripples, Big Waves

19 August 2023 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
TEDxUQ is back and the theme is Small Ripples, Big Waves. Get inspired by how seemingly small actions can create a huge impact in our world.

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