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Green Campus
The Green Campus initiative at the ATU Sligo campus strives to empower transformation to a sustainable society for all our stakeholders including students, staff, the organisations we work with and the community in which we live and serve.
We acknowledge that our operations, activities, and infrastructure affect our natural environment and the wellbeing of our planet. We have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag award as part of An Taisce’s Green-Campus programme. We are cognisant of our responsibility to reduce our impact and transition to a more sustainable Institute. Central to our ambition is to embed sustainability throughout our student and staff experience. In doing this we have set out a Charter to communicate our ambition.
Our mission is to:
- Minimise our environmental impact
- Embed sustainability in all we do
- Work with our local community for a sustainable change
ATU Sligo Campus activities are aligned with our European University alliance for sustainability: responsible GRowth, inclusive education and ENvironmental (EU Green). EU Green links our Green Campus ambitions with our eight other European partners in the pursuit of a sustainable and healthy campus.
How do I get involved?
Green campus is student lead, research-informed and community-driven.
It aims to promote sustainable citizenship in all aspects of college life, thereby helping our society and future generations address climate change challenges. Our Student Committee coordinates our Green Campus activities with the help several key staff. Green Campus is a priority of ATU and is supported by senior management.
Green Campus Student Committee
As a student, you can get involved by joining the Green Campus Student Committee. Give a little time, or give a lot! The Green Campus Committee is open to full-time on campus students and online distance learning students, regardless of where you are on the planet.
Our student committee organises events, workshops and talks to help raise the awareness of Green Campus and ensures our institute continues on its transformation to a more sustainable education facility. We look for new student members at the start of each academic year. If you are interested in joining and making a difference to our campus, you can drop in anytime.
Ways To Get Involved
There are lots of ways you can get involved and support Green Campus.
Join Us – Committee meetings held month. New members always welcome.
Share Your Skills – Got a talent for writing, design, marketing, event management? We would love your help.
Student Projects – Add focus and relevance to your projects by connecting to a green campus theme.
Ideas and Feedback – Like what we are doing or have ideas to improve? We would love to hear them.
Support – Follow us on social media, share and inspire others.
Three Goals of Green Campus
- Minimise our environmental impact.
- Embed sustainability in all we do
- Work with our local community for a sustainable chance.