Monday 17 - Friday 21 November
Join us for a week dedicated to sustainability and community action! Green Week celebrates our shared commitment to protecting the planet with hands-on activities, opportunities to meet local conservation charities, deals in our Commercial Venues, and green initiatives across our campuses and out in the local Community. Whether you’re interested in volunteering, reducing waste, or exploring new ways to live sustainably, every action counts.
Let’s make every week a little greener!
Each day of Green Week 2025 has a specific sustainable focus, influenced by the Sustainable Development Goals created by the United Nations Department of Ecological and Social Affairs. All events are free to attend and we invite you to join us during this campaign! This years themes are:
- Monday 17th - Food Sustainability
- Tuesday 18th - Climate Action
- Wednesday 19th - Wildlife Conservation
- Thursday 20th - Responsible Consumption
- Friday 21st - Fairtrade Friday
If you have any questions about Green Week 2025 or the events taking place, get in touch at studentopportunitiesteam@bournemouth.ac.uk.
If you are a SUBU Club or Society, these activities also count towards your Sustainability 5* Grading branch! Get in touch with SU Clubs at suclubs@bournemouth.ac.uk for more information.
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FAQs
What is Green Week?
Our annual campaign to highlight the incredible opportunities available to BU Students who want to learn and make sustainable choices. Our events are designed to be free, low commitment and fun! If you want to get involved or have an idea to make this week even better, contact the team at studentopportunitiesteam@bournemouth.ac.uk
What other events are taking place this week?
SUBU are also observing: Trans Awareness Week, Disability History Month and Men's Mental Health Week. Check out our What's On page for activities in these campaigns.
Are you a Wildlife and/or Conservation Charity and interested in attending the Volunteering Fair?
Contact the SUBU Volunteering team at subuvolunteering@bournemouth.ac.uk for more information and registration.
SUBU Club and Society 5* Grading - Sustainability
Did you know getting involved in Green Week activities counts towards your 5* Grading scheme? Check out the list of criteria on the 5* webpage here or contact the team at SU Clubs for more info on how to get involved.
How do I register as a Volunteer?
First you must sign-in onto the SUBU website then go HERE
What's in it for me?
A student recently told us that “I always find volunteering gives you something back. Whether it’s a feeling of doing something good or an opportunity to make new friends, it's always worthwhile.” Beyond this you gain useful skills, it looks good on your CV, which may help you to find placements and/or post-graduate jobs. Some of our students go on to work for the charities that they have volunteered for.