Green Week 23rd-26th February

Green Week will officially be launched by TUS President Vincent Cunnane. An outline of the week’s events will then be provided before a screening of Trocaire’s climate Justice Video Boiling Point. This will be followed by a talk and Q&A with Trocaire’s campaigns officer Emmet Sheerin. You can register by clicking HERE

This is a must-attend online event on 24th February from 2 to 4 pm, designed to bring together researchers, academics, and sustainability advocates from the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) Midlands Midwest and the Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) Ireland Chapter & Sustainability Group. This engaging webinar will explore cutting-edge sustainability research, funding opportunities, and the transformative power of interdisciplinary collaboration. Speakers include Dr. Ambarnil Ghosh, discussing Green Research Agenda 2030 & funding resources, Dr. Polat Goktas, who will share updates on MCAA’s sustainability initiatives, Tania Marsh discussing TUS-PURE research profiles and best practices and Kris A. Silveria SDRI presenting on his SDRI research portfolio, scale-up/demo facilities in Ireland & associated skills. You can register HERE.

This competition is open to all TUS staff and students. You must design a poster which encourages staff and students to reduce their energy usage.  Top prize is €70 One4All voucher with other prizes including €50 voucher and TUS hoodie on offer. Top 5 TUS entries will be entered into SEAI’s nationwide poster competition.

Deadline for entries is Thursday 26th February at 12pm For terms and conditions and to submit entries, click HERE

Terms and conditions:
Entries must be submitted by 6pm on Wednesday 25th February.
Max 2 entries per person.
Do not include signatures on photos.
Photos must not have been entered into last year’s Nature Photography competition.

You can submit your entries HERE

Call down to reception and find out more about the work of Green Campus Athlone.

Come and see a range of student posters on sustainability topics. First and Second prizes to be won in Undergraduate and Postgraduate categories.

Meet at 12.30 in the main reception. Gloves/litter pickers provided.

Come along to the earl of Ross theatre to watch this documentary about the wonder of nature and it’s powers of recovery. Refreshments will be provided
You can register HERE

Students are invited to tell people in 3 minutes what their thesis is about, what SDG it addresses and what this looks like in practice. Top prize €50 One4All Voucher
Snacks provided!

Shannen Healy aka Green Gal, known for her accessible content on all thnigs sustainability will be giving a talk entitled ‘How to embed sustainability into our lives’. This will be followed by a Q&A.

This workshop will support participants in understanding how to embed ESD within the curriculum, with a particular focus on curriculum design.

The recently published Compendium of Embedding Education for Sustainable Development in Teaching, Learning and Assessment (Ireland’s first ESD compendium in a Higher Education Institution) will form a key part of the discussion. Attendees will engage in practical discussion and reflection, and will be encouraged to identify concrete actions they can implement following the workshop to enhance their own teaching practice.

Workshop Details

Facilitator: Dr Noëlle O’Connor

Register via the following link: Embedding Education for Sustainable Development in TUS Workshop

Join the TUS Limerick Green Campus Committee for a walk from the Clare St to Moylish Campus. The walk is approx 3 km and will take approx 40 minutes.
Register HERE
Walkers are invited to meet Moylish staff and students for an event at the new raised beds where Tea and Coffee will be provided. More information on that below.

TUS staff and students are invited to the Raised Beds, meeting in carpark behind Astro Pitch (https://maps.app.goo.gl/TJatpxLEemg9Zhze6)at 1pm for a brief talk about TUS’ Raised Beds project. Tea and Coffee will be provided.
Register HERE

This will be followed by a talk about the Biodigestor in the Hartnett Building at 2pm. More info below.

TUS staff and students are invited to a talk and demo of the Biodigestor in the Hartnett Building. Meeting at Hartnett Main Entrance at 2pm. Talk being delivered by Dr Farrukh Raza.
Register HERE

Along the way, we’ll chat about urban biodiversity, how traffic jams impact our environment, and simple ways greener travel can make a real difference. It’s a chance to stretch your legs, meet like-minded people, and rethink everyday journeys and parking woes—one step at a time. The walk is approx. 3 km and will take approx. 40 minutes. Walkers will return on the bus at 2.20 and lunch will be provided on return to Moylish. Come walk, talk, and go green with us! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️🌍

Register HERE

Introduced by TUS President Prof. Vincent Cunnane.

Register HERE

Shirley McLoughney, Artist and Owner of Petals and Paper Shirley will discuss her sustainable art business that combines used coffee cups with pressed flowers to create bespoke art pieces, greeting cards and jewellery. For more information on Shirley and her business see the Farmers Jornal feature at Petals and Paper: artist turns trash to treasure – Free   Shirley will also host a Craft Stall providing the opportunity to view and buy her work.

Mary Fogarty, Manager, The Cottage Loughmore Mary will recount the story of The Cottage, a community co-operative that runs a thriving shop and tearooms in the village of Loughmore. Established in response to the closure of the local shop and post office, The Cottage has been widely recognised for its strong social impact and valued community service. Nationally, it was named Irish Times Best Café/Tearooms 2014, and more recently received the Tipperary Chamber Award for Hospitality and Tourism.

Register HERE

Green Week will officially be launched by TUS President Professor Vincent Cunnane at this webinar. This will be followed by a guest lecture from environmental journalist John Gibbons entitled “The Everything Emergency”.  This event is open to all TUS staff and students. You can register by clicking HERE

Climate Fresk is an interactive and collaborative workshop on climate change. It helps participants understand the causes and effects of climate change and empowers them to take high-impact climate action. Training will be delivered by Sara Carroll from Waggle learning. The workshop is free for TUS staff and students. Places are limited. You can sign up HERE

Please note: This event is also running in person on Athlone Campus

Athlone Green Campus are wrapping up their Green Week with their 3rd Annual Green Week Symposium. With a range of sustainability experts from within and outside TUS, this event will have something for everyone. Speakers on the day include Irish environmentalist Duncan Stewart, Charlene Hurley from Cycle Up,  Zimbabwean climate activist Nomalanga Dube, Dr Noëlle O’Connor, Sean Connell, Nicola Ryan, Dr. Anne Marie O’Brien, Clara Keevey & Dr Mercedes Alonso-Gomez.
You can view the full schedule here.
You can register HERE

Put your photo skills to the test this Green Week to be in with a chance of winning some great prizes including €100 One4All Voucher and a TUS Hoodie!
To win you need to take a selfie at 6 sustainable locations on your campus and submit them before the end of the week. For more information on how to enter, select your campus here:
Athlone
Clare St
Coonagh
Clonmel
Ennis
Moylish
Thurles

Entries must be submitted by 3pm on Thursday 6th March

This is a  photo competition open to TUS students and staff to showcase the beauty of nature. All the sustainability work we do is to protect our beautiful environment and that’s what this competition aims to celebrate. Upload your best pictures of Irish nature to be in with a chance of winning a €100 One4All Voucher, a TUS hoodie and other prizes!
Entries must be submitted by 6pm on Wednesday 5th March. Entries can be made HERE.

Call down to reception and find out more about the work of Green Campus Athlone and while you’re there, play our Carbon Footprint Game to be in with a chance of winning some TUS merch!

This exhibition will run from Monday until Thursday and feature posters of student sustainable education and research initiatives including work with Proudly Made in Africa, Stand and Vertical Tower Garden projects.

Meet at 12 in the main reception. Gloves/litter pickers provided.

Call down to the SU on Tuesday morning for a medley of sustainable activities. It kicks off with an Insect Hotel Making Workshop, and a Clothes Repair workshop by Zipyard, both at 10am followed by FREE refreshments at 11. Thesis in 3 showcasing some amazing sustainable research takes place at 11.15. finally there’s a student debate kicking off at 12. Register for Insect Hotel Making Workshop HERE

BSc Pharmacy Technician students and Darina Harte and Catherine Carragher of HSE Health Promotion Team will hold an event to encourage staff and students to stop smoking & vaping. Prizes to be won!!

Kevin Ward leads a ‘walk and talk’ of the HTL garden and shares tips on how to start your own home garden.

Athlone Green Campus are wrapping up their Green Week with their 3rd Annual Green Week Symposium. With a range of sustainability experts from within and outside TUS, this event will have something for everyone. Speakers on the day include legendary Irish environmentalist and architect Duncan Stewart and, Charlene Hurley from Cycle Up and Zimbabwean climate activist Nomalanga Dube. Taking place in B55. All staff and students welcome.

Curated display of books on ecological art and design practices, sustainable materials, processes and production.

Play the Carbon Footprint Game to be in with a chance of winning some great prizes including TUS merch.

Guest lecture for the Year 2 BSc in Applied Psychology module – Loss and Grief in Psychology but open to all interested staff and students.  Joanne Begley, social care worker, author and death doula will discuss her experiences in supporting people at the end of life.  The role of a doula, which is relatively new in Ireland, is linked to UN SDG 3 (health and wellbeing for all, at every stage of life).

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Panda Waste will be on campus promoting being greener , cleaner and explaining how to be more sustainable.

The Road Safety Authority will be on campus giving information on bike, pedestrian and scooter safety.

There will be a range of events on the Thurles campus on Tuesday 4th March.
Bring unwanted clothes or books (must be in good condition) to the swap shop and pick up something new!
Sean O’ Farrell from Cloncannon Biofarm will be speaking about soil, water, air and biodiversity.
Win a TUS hoodie playing the carbon footprint game.
Learn more about sustainability from Panda Waste and more!

Animal Magic will on campus giving you an opportunity to see and handle a diversity of creatures and to learn more about their lifestyles.

This webinar will outline some sustainability initiatives in TUS and opportunities for staff to get involved across Green Campus, Research & Education for Sustainable Development.

Contributions from Darragh Wynne (Sustainability Coordinator), Kevin Healion (Green Campus Tipperary), Dr Teresa O’Hara (Green Campus Athlone), Dr Mercedes Alonso-Gomez (SDRI) and Dr Noëlle O’Connor (SDG Compendium)

Open to TUS staff. You can register HERE

Raoul Empey from Sustineo will provide a high-level audio-visual presentation open to all TUS staff. The focus of this webinar is to build awareness and understanding of climate change and what it means for our country and for TUS, to help staff understand their role both professionally and personally; and what action can be taken by TUS.

Open to TUS staff. You can register HERE

This session, delivered by Peter Brennan of Bid Services, will outline the Government’s new Green Public Procurement Strategy and Action Plan 2024-2027 and what it means for TUS.

Open to TUS staff. You can register HERE