Kick start the new year with January's sustainable actions!

As part of Sustainable Halls, our year-long programme of events and all things sustainability, we're bringing you monthly actions to help shape your experience in Halls to be just that bit more sustainable.  

This January exam season, we’ve got a few ideas to help you relax in the gaps in your busy schedule. 

If you haven't already, catch January's edition of Sustainable Halls for the latest leader board results! Don't forget, your Hall can be crowned winners of the overall Sustainable Halls competition in May! Every Sustainable Halls quiz, activity and event you attend will contribute towards your Hall's score.

Here are January’s 5 sustainable actions: 

Help out

This month is all about keeping cool under pressure. Rather than focusing on your extra-curricular activities, why not look out for your friends and flatmates? Cook meals for each other, set up a group study session, and just check in with those who seem like they need a helping hand. If you’re struggling, don’t be afraid to reach out to your friends, flatmates, the University’s Wellbeing Advice & Guidance team, or the Guild’s Advice Team. 

Activity

There’s lots going on to give your mind a break from your deadlines! Come along to one of the Guild officers’ Take a Break sessions which are taking place on the 13th, and 21st January. We’ve also got a Plant Pot Painting session taking place on the 30th January, followed by the Guild Refreshers Fair on the 31st. 

Listen

If the climate blues have got you down, tune into SOS-UK’s January webinar titled Turning apathy into hope: a pathway to resilience in the climate crisis. Click here to sign up to join.

Learn 

With all the hard work you get up to in January, it’s easy to forget the importance of a little treat! Head along to the Guild kitchen on Monday 13th, and Tuesday 21st January to learn how to make a range of baked goods including cupcakes, crepes and cookies. 

Share 

Proud of your revision mind map, or a tasty meal you’ve cooked up with your microgreens? Tag @livunihalls and let us know how you’re keeping busy during this exam season!