Get Involved with Sustainability - Swansea University
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SWELL & EVENTS
Here at Swansea University, we know that university life is more than just study. That is why the Sustainability Team work hard to offer you lots of different opportunities to
GET INVOLVED
with our sustainability work. By coming along and taking part in our events and activities, not only will you help us improve our environmental and social credentials, you'll also get the opportunity to meet new people, improve your employability and raise your awareness of today’s most pressing issues.
You can read more about SWell, our Sustainability and Wellbeing scheme that rewards staff and students at Swansea University for taking positive steps, and how to sign up to our events below.
SWell - Sustainability and Wellbeing Scheme for Students & Staff
SWELL - SUSTAINABILITY AND WELLBEING SCHEME FOR STUDENTS & STAFF
Sign up to SWell
How would you like to win prizes for looking after your wellbeing, making sustainable choices and helping to tackle the climate emergency?
As a university, we’re committed to reducing our impact on the environment and we want to reward staff and students that help us achieve our goals. That’s why we’ve re-launched our current SWell programme to both staff and students to make an even bigger impact and to achieve commitments made in our
Sustainability & Climate Emergency Strategy
.
Join SWell
Join SWell here and get rewarded for your positive sustainability and wellbeing actions!
How would you like to win prizes for looking after your wellbeing, making sustainable choices and helping to tackle the climate emergency?
As a university, we’re committed to reducing our impact on the environment and we want to reward staff and students that help us achieve our goals. That’s why we’ve re-launched our current SWell programme to both staff and students to make an even bigger impact and to achieve commitments made in our
Sustainability & Climate Emergency Strategy
.
What is SWell?
SWell is a website and app where you can earn ‘Green Points’ by reporting what positive actions you’re taking; whether that’s supporting wildlife, choosing a low carbon transport type or looking after your mental wellbeing. Make sure you sign up to support your Faculty or PSU in competing with other University departments, and work as a team to top the leader board. The more Green Points you earn, the more likely you are to win a prize!
Watch a short video that explains more about how SWell works here.
How can I get rewarded?
Each month we’ll give away 20 x £10 vouchers to the top SWell performers, with voucher options including;
Just ONE TREE
,
National
Book Tokens
,
M&S
,
Sports Centre
,
Odeon Cinema
,
the SU
and
Root
.
We’ll also reward the top points earning staff and student teams with
a £500 charity donation at the end of the academic year, which can be chosen from;
Platfform
,
The Wildlife Trust
,
Goleudy
,
Discovery
and
Fareshare
.
How do i sign up?
Sign up here with your university email
to start making a positive impact or by downloading the SWell app on iOS and Android.
Events, Activities and Volunteering
We organise various events and activities throughout the year for students and staff to get involved with. These range from beach cleans, weekly conservation volunteer sessions, led bike rides, workshops, nature walks and growing food on campus, to name but a few!
Students and staff can find out what's going on by
visiting our Eventbrite page
for more information and to book onto events. Students and staff can also join our Crymlyn Burrows Conservation Volunteering group on WhatsApp
,
you can request to join by emailing
Sustainability@swansea.ac.uk
.
Check out our Eventbrite page
Events and Activities
Join the Sustainability Team on an event.
Beach Cleans
Looking for a breath of fresh air, light exercise, and a chance to make a real difference? Come along to our monthly beach clean and help us keep Crymlyn Burrows special! This unique nature reserve, right next to Bay Campus, is of national importance for its diverse wildlife. Unfortunately, litter washes up with every tide, and without our help, it stays there indefinitely.
Beach cleans
are not just about tidying up—they’re a great way to appreciate this beautiful environment, unwind in the fresh air, and leave the area better than you found it.
Tyfu Tawe and Growing Projects
Tyfu Tawe, our student and staff gardening project has raised beds on both campuses for growing vegetables and herbs. As well as teaching gardening skills and giving the chance to meet likeminded people, the produce grown is donated to our termly Community Fridge events.
Monthly, accessible, lunchtime induction sessions are held throughout the year and are open to all, meeting at 1pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Singleton Campus between Horton and Penmaen, and on the second Thursday of the month at the raised beds next to Y Twyni at Bay Campus.
Tyfu Tawe and Growing Projects
Get stuck in to one of our lunchtime sessions
THE GREEN GRANT FUND
£250 of green funding available
Do you have a sustainability initiative or would you like to run an event that promotes sustainability, zero carbon, biological diversity, or environmentally responsible behaviours?
Student societies and members of staff can apply to the Sustainability Team for
Green Grant Funds
of up to £250 for sustainability related projects.
Read more and view the application form:
Green Grant Application Form
.
Green jobs
If you are a student looking for a graduate job? Want a work placement? Or need a part-time job?
Visit My Uni's pages
here
where there are opportunities to view green jobs and to pursue a fulfilling career in the green industry sector.
Sustainability-focussed student societies
There are plenty of Sustainability-minded Students' Union Societies that you can get involved with:
Conservation Ecology Society
Swansea Action for Sustainable Healthcare (SWASH)
Gardening Society
Tree Society
VegSoc
Geoscience Society
Circular Economy Society
Follow Sustainability on Social Media
Home
The University
Sustainability
Get Involved with Sustainability
Get Involved with Sustainability
Related pages
Sustainability Strategy & Policy
The Climate Emergency
Our Natural Environment
Our Working Environment
Education for Sustainable Development
Sustainable Commuting
Get Involved with Sustainability
Sustainability News & Updates
Contact the Sustainability Team
Induction and Training
Sustainable Labs and Workshops
Smoke Free University
SWELL & EVENTS
Here at Swansea University, we know that university life is more than just study. That is why the Sustainability Team work hard to offer you lots of different opportunities to
GET INVOLVED
with our sustainability work. By coming along and taking part in our events and activities, not only will you help us improve our environmental and social credentials, you'll also get the opportunity to meet new people, improve your employability and raise your awareness of today’s most pressing issues.
You can read more about SWell, our Sustainability and Wellbeing scheme that rewards staff and students at Swansea University for taking positive steps, and how to sign up to our events below.
SWell - Sustainability and Wellbeing Scheme for Students & Staff
SWELL - SUSTAINABILITY AND WELLBEING SCHEME FOR STUDENTS & STAFF
Sign up to SWell
How would you like to win prizes for looking after your wellbeing, making sustainable choices and helping to tackle the climate emergency?
As a university, we’re committed to reducing our impact on the environment and we want to reward staff and students that help us achieve our goals. That’s why we’ve re-launched our current SWell programme to both staff and students to make an even bigger impact and to achieve commitments made in our
Sustainability & Climate Emergency Strategy
.
Join SWell
Join SWell here and get rewarded for your positive sustainability and wellbeing actions!
How would you like to win prizes for looking after your wellbeing, making sustainable choices and helping to tackle the climate emergency?
As a university, we’re committed to reducing our impact on the environment and we want to reward staff and students that help us achieve our goals. That’s why we’ve re-launched our current SWell programme to both staff and students to make an even bigger impact and to achieve commitments made in our
Sustainability & Climate Emergency Strategy
.
What is SWell?
SWell is a website and app where you can earn ‘Green Points’ by reporting what positive actions you’re taking; whether that’s supporting wildlife, choosing a low carbon transport type or looking after your mental wellbeing. Make sure you sign up to support your Faculty or PSU in competing with other University departments, and work as a team to top the leader board. The more Green Points you earn, the more likely you are to win a prize!
Watch a short video that explains more about how SWell works here.
How can I get rewarded?
Each month we’ll give away 20 x £10 vouchers to the top SWell performers, with voucher options including;
Just ONE TREE
,
National
Book Tokens
,
M&S
,
Sports Centre
,
Odeon Cinema
,
the SU
and
Root
.
We’ll also reward the top points earning staff and student teams with
a £500 charity donation at the end of the academic year, which can be chosen from;
Platfform
,
The Wildlife Trust
,
Goleudy
,
Discovery
and
Fareshare
.
How do i sign up?
Sign up here with your university email
to start making a positive impact or by downloading the SWell app on iOS and Android.
Events, Activities and Volunteering
We organise various events and activities throughout the year for students and staff to get involved with. These range from beach cleans, weekly conservation volunteer sessions, led bike rides, workshops, nature walks and growing food on campus, to name but a few!
Students and staff can find out what's going on by
visiting our Eventbrite page
for more information and to book onto events. Students and staff can also join our Crymlyn Burrows Conservation Volunteering group on WhatsApp
,
you can request to join by emailing
Sustainability@swansea.ac.uk
.
Check out our Eventbrite page
Events and Activities
Join the Sustainability Team on an event.
Beach Cleans
Looking for a breath of fresh air, light exercise, and a chance to make a real difference? Come along to our monthly beach clean and help us keep Crymlyn Burrows special! This unique nature reserve, right next to Bay Campus, is of national importance for its diverse wildlife. Unfortunately, litter washes up with every tide, and without our help, it stays there indefinitely.
Beach cleans
are not just about tidying up—they’re a great way to appreciate this beautiful environment, unwind in the fresh air, and leave the area better than you found it.
Tyfu Tawe and Growing Projects
Tyfu Tawe, our student and staff gardening project has raised beds on both campuses for growing vegetables and herbs. As well as teaching gardening skills and giving the chance to meet likeminded people, the produce grown is donated to our termly Community Fridge events.
Monthly, accessible, lunchtime induction sessions are held throughout the year and are open to all, meeting at 1pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Singleton Campus between Horton and Penmaen, and on the second Thursday of the month at the raised beds next to Y Twyni at Bay Campus.
Tyfu Tawe and Growing Projects
Get stuck in to one of our lunchtime sessions
THE GREEN GRANT FUND
£250 of green funding available
Do you have a sustainability initiative or would you like to run an event that promotes sustainability, zero carbon, biological diversity, or environmentally responsible behaviours?
Student societies and members of staff can apply to the Sustainability Team for
Green Grant Funds
of up to £250 for sustainability related projects.
Read more and view the application form:
Green Grant Application Form
.
Green jobs
If you are a student looking for a graduate job? Want a work placement? Or need a part-time job?
Visit My Uni's pages
here
where there are opportunities to view green jobs and to pursue a fulfilling career in the green industry sector.
Sustainability-focussed student societies
There are plenty of Sustainability-minded Students' Union Societies that you can get involved with:
Conservation Ecology Society
Swansea Action for Sustainable Healthcare (SWASH)
Gardening Society
Tree Society
VegSoc
Geoscience Society
Circular Economy Society
Follow Sustainability on Social Media