Green Fortnight

Here’s what’s coming up during Green Fortnight:

Fermentation Workshop

Monday 10 March, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Ground Floor, Fir Event Space, Clive Booth Student Village

Discover the art of fermentation and learn how to reduce food waste while boosting your gut health! In this fun and interactive workshop, you'll learn the skill to make probiotic-rich foods - sauerkraut and bring a full jar home.

Spots are limited - sign up for your free place.

OxClean Spring Clean - litter picking at Headington Hill & Clive Booth

Tuesday 11 March, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Let’s come together to keep our green spaces beautiful and vibrant! Join us for a community litter-picking session at Headington Hill and Clive Booth. It's a simple but powerful way to help protect the environment and support local wildlife.

We have a few sessions planned. Sign up now, and our shift lead will send all the details!

Swap Shop

Tuesday 11 March, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Ground Floor, Fir Event Space, Clive Booth Student Village

Missed the February Swap Shop? Don't worry, the Clive Booth Swap Shop is back! Bring your clothes, accessories, or shoes that you no longer wear, and exchange them for items others have brought. It’s like a thrift store, only totally free!

Join the fun, reduce waste, save money, and give fashion a second life!

Planting the Pound

Wednesday 12 March, time TBC

Headington Hill Hall

Join the Green Team to enhance the pond area by planting wildflowers and give “Buggingham Palace” a fresh new look (never heard of it? Come and see!)Follow @brookes_greenteam on Instagram for updates!

Green Team is warming up for a big event of the semester - Green Career Day, a day packed with inspiring speakers and workshops to help students from all subjects explore careers in sustainability.

Join the society now and stay tuned.

OxClean Spring Clean - litter picking around Hollow Way

Thursday 13 March, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Calling all students living at Crescent Hall, Paul Kent Hall, or Parade Green! This is your chance to contribute to keeping your local community beautiful and trash free.

Sign up and our shift lead will send you all the details!

OxClean Spring Clean - litter picking at Harcourt Hill

Friday 14 March, time TBC

Harcourt Hill Campus

Join us for a litter picking session to clean and give back to the Harcourt Hill community. Let’s make a difference together!

Sign up here for more details and meeting points.

British Heart Foundation pop-up shop

Tuesday 18 March, 11:30am - 2:30pm

The Forum

The British Heart Foundation is back with a pop-up shop, featuring preloved items in support of their Pack for Good campaign. Last year, Oxford Brookes raised a whopping £47,340 to fund life-saving research.

Don’t miss out - your donations make a difference!

Career Webinar (online): how to find a green job

Wednesday 19 March, 12:30pm -  1:30pm

Online Webinar

Wondering how you can land a job that helps the planet? This session will explore what green jobs are, typical skills required, and how you can prepare yourself for finding a green role, regardless of the sector or type of work you are interested in.

Book your spot now on Careers Portal.

Climate Conservation with Laura

Wednesday 19 March, 12:00noon - 12:30pm

Sports Cafe

Feeling anxious, hopeful, or overwhelmed about climate change? You're not alone. Join Laura, who works as Sustainability Engagement Officer in the university, for an open and supportive conversation about our feelings on climate and the environment. This is a relaxed social event where you can connect with others and share your thoughts during a lunch break.

Bike Dr Repair Sessions

Get your bike ready for spring and start using active travel! We’re offering free bike repairs across multiple campuses during the second week of Green Fortnight.

• Headington Campus: Tuesday 18 March, 9:30am - 3:00pm
• Marston Campus: Wednesday 19 March, 11:00am - 2:00pm
• Swindon Campus: Thursday 20 March, 10:00am - 3:00pm

You can find some active routes on our website.