Campaigns
Full details of the staff and student 25 by 25 sustainability campaign can be found here: 25 by 25 web pages
Reclaim the Night - March 2023
To raise voices for safety and empowerment for all & stand against gender and identity-based violence and harassment, about 50 students and staff supported the march.
25 by 25 - Your Voice Event - February 2023
Following the launch of the 25 by 25 sustainability campaign, colleagues were invited to submit ideas and initiatives about how the University could reduce its carbon.
40 proposals were assessed by a panel of experts and presented at an informal lunch with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Edmund Burke.
Among the successful proposals to receive University funding is a pilot trial of the latest space sensor technology which aims to better understand real-time usage as well as atmospheric conditions and use of energy; a Business School research project to investigate whether the University should switch to a carbon-negative browser (instead of Google); fully secured bicycle storage on campus; discounts on hot drinks when students/colleagues use their own mugs; and to compliment this initiative funding has been given for 25 by 25 eco-friendly reusable travel mugs.
Fairtrade Fortnight – 27 February to 12 March 2023
Fairtrade Fortnight was organised in partnership with Residential Life and University Catering, with a calendar of activities. This consisted of educational talks and information, and a smoothie bike stall with locally donated products.
Volunteering Week - February 2023
In February the SU dedicated a whole week to volunteering, so everyone could have a taste of what volunteering at the Students' Union is all about. Throughout the week a variety of events connected students with volunteering projects and the brilliant partners and volunteers who make them possible. We teamed up with City to Sea, North Wales Wildlife Trust and The Marine Conservation Society to deliver interactive talks, a guided walk and a beach clean with a pollution survey. These were perfect for students with a keen interest in conservation or the environment to learn about volunteering opportunities and opportunities outside of the university.
New Sustainability campaign launched: 25 by 25 - November 2022
On the 3rd of November 2022 the University launched a new sustainability campaign for staff and students.
The '25 by 25’ campaign aims to reduce 25% of emissions by 2025. To achieve this the University will examine how it uses all types of power and fuel, the waste we throw away, the water we use and just about anything and everything that creates a greenhouse gas emission.
25 by 25…Your voice
25 by 25 kicked off its activities with an open invitation to all colleagues and students to offer their ideas on how to support this campaign, with ideas, thoughts and initiatives on how the University can reduce carbon footprint within our key target areas of Energy, Waste and Travel.
The ‘25 by 25’ logo appeared across our campus in the form of ‘clean graffiti’ which hopefully piqued interest in the campaign!
Cost of Living Campaign - October 2022 to May 2023
A campaign helping students with a range of issues because of the cost-of-living crisis, was made up of various initiatives. Support in the following areas was provided: Financial advice and Student Finance applications, Access to free reusable period products, Access to cheaper meals and free food- £2 meals at Teras and Bar Uno, Cheaper or free clothing- Cost of Living Clothes Swap, Free repairs for small electrical items, textiles and bikes through our Repair Cafés , Warm spaces, Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Waste Awareness Week - October 2022
Fast Fashion Campaign - February 2022
This campaign centered around the environmental and financial impact of fast fashion. Students Union Clubs and Societies organised swap shops for members to swap clothes. 2 events were organised with Ty Gobaith to encourage students to buy second hand – especially at the annual summer ball and the awards season, and also sharing fancy dress costumes.
COP26 - November 2021
Reclaim the Night - October 2021
Students took to their local streets on the 27th of October 2021 to march against drink spiking. This aimed to challenge behaviours and to create a safer social space for students when on nights out.
Waste Awareness Week - October 2021
Waste Awareness Week is the University’s annual week-long waste campaign, which aims to increase awareness about waste reduction, reuse and recycling, and engage students and staff in resource efficiency events and activities.
We have waste visits in our Halls of Residences and in the community, as well as giveaways, a quiz and litter pick.
Be part of Bangor’s Resource Revolution! More information on Waste Awareness Week
Tackling Period Poverty and Period Dignity for all - January 2020
The Period Poverty and Dignity Pilot Scheme was launched in January 2020 by the Student’s Union, Undeb Bangor, funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW), and a Graduate Internship Project Officer was appointed to help manage the pilot scheme.
Its primary aim was to tackle period poverty by ensuring all students have access to free period products as a necessity. This included offering a range of plastic free, single-use and reusable products. Secondary to this, as part of a journey to achieving period dignity for all those who menstruate, it launched a campaign to educate, empower and inspire students on menstruation.
Read more about this project in the Period Poverty and Dignity Pilot Scheme Report 2021.