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As the climate emergency continues to grab headlines, we know that many of you want to act to reduce carbon emissions, but would value support with finding the most effective actions to take, both at home and at university.

To meet this need, 51Âþ»­ will be running training sessions in March, May and June, which aim to support students and staff to take meaningful steps together, contributing to collective action on the climate emergency.

The sessions are interactive, fun and informative, highlighting positive opportunities to make a difference and enabling you to leave with your own plans for meaningful action. They will also include information on the main sources of carbon emissions linked to our work at 51Âþ»­ and how we can tackle climate change through our operations, teaching and research.

This training is part of 51Âþ»­ further developing its Carbon Literate Organisation status. Our goal is for staff, students and our community partners to have a strong understanding of climate-change issues and possible responses – to inspire collaborative action here at 51Âþ»­ and locally.

When can I take part?

You can choose from one of the three upcoming in-person options:

• March:
  • Carbon Literacy training session one is on Thursday 14 March; 
  • Session two is on Thursday 21 March.
  • Both sessions are from 2–5pm in Heritage House 2.05 (SDG Hub Space).
  • Please attend both sessions.
    
    
• May:
  • Carbon Literacy training session – one day session on Wednesday 22 May – all day (9.30am to 12.30pm, 1.30 to 4.30pm, in Heritage House 2.05, SDG Hub Space).
  • Please attend for the full day.
    
    
• June:
  • Carbon Literacy training sessions – session one is on Wednesday 12 June;
  • Session two is on Wednesday 19 June.
  • Both sessions are from 2–5pm in Heritage House 2.05 (SDG Hub Space). 
  • Please attend both sessions.

You will also complete a preparatory task, watching and reflecting on a short film. Students can register by emailing sustainability@dmu.ac.uk.

If you have any further queries, including if you wish to attend on a later date, please contact sustainability@dmu.ac.uk.