Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
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TEDxLeedsBeckettUniversity COUNTDOWN
On November 23rd 2021, we hosted a TEDxLeedsBeckettUniversity COUNTDOWN event.
The event was focused on generating ideas and presenting work that our university community is doing to reduce our impact on the environment. It was a wonderful opportunity for networking and developing an understanding of sustainability in a range of university projects as we had a range of speakers from across the university.
You can find out more about TED COUNTDOWN here: TED COUNTDOWN website
Lucy Macdonald and Anna Crooks did a presentation on the refill store which is on our City Campus. Refill stores are a fantastic way to reduce food and packaging waste.
You can find their video here: Leeds Beckett Refill Store Video
Image of Lucy Macdonald (Welfare and Community Officer) - Taken by Emily King - 23/11/21
Mark Collett presented information on the work which is happening around the QUB building testing method.
Addressing the carbon emissions associated with heating buildings is a key component of national decarbonisation strategies and net-zero targets. This can only be done if we test our buildings' heat efficiency. The QUB method can drastically reduce the time it takes to carry out building tests.
You can watch Mark’s presentation here: Mark Collett Presenting the QUB method video
Image of Mark Collett (PhD Student) - Taken by Emily King - 23/11/21
Fozia Iqbal and Elanor Claxton discussed the Eco-Soup Project and how this is helping them to reduce food waste
Eco Soup was founded to turn food waste into delicious pay as you feel meals which can be found on our City Campus.
You can watch their talk here: Fozia Iqbal and Elanor Claxton discussing Eco-Soup
Image of Fozia Iqbal and Elanor Claxton (Past and Present Eco-Soup Staff) - Taken by Emily King - 23/11/21
Willem Kleinsmiede and Eva McQuade both volunteer in the Leeds Beckett allotment. They discussed the benefits of growing food sustainably. Through the student allotment, several students have been able to partake in sustainable food production, boosting their mental health and wellbeing.
You can watch their presentation here: Leeds Beckett Allotment video
Image of Willem Kleinsmiede and Eva McQuade (Allotment Volunteers) - Taken by Emily King - 23/11/21
The citizen’s jury team also did a great presentation on how citizens juries can be used to generate ideas for positive change. One of their student groups presented their ideas on how sustainable transport could be incentivised and more accessible.
Kayleigh Curtis and Megan Faye Hanson (Students) - Taken by Emily King - 23/11/21
If you would like to present at our next TEDxLeedsBeckettUniversity COUNTDOWN event, please email sustainability@leedsbeckett.ac.uk. Please send us a 300 word proposal about your sustainability coursework, research or project and how you would like to present this.
We will also have opportunities for filming, photography, video editing and ushering volunteers. Please email sustainability@leedsbeckett.ac.uk and let us know what you would be interested in doing!
Eloise Butler
Hello, I am Eloise. I am currently a Level 6 BA(Hons) Business Studies student. I have previously undertaken a placement year working on the Sustainability team at Leeds Beckett University.
