Active Commuter Fair\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\nThe Active Commuter Community is hosting the very first Active Commuter Fair on\u00a0<\/span>23 April\u00a0<\/span><\/b>outside<\/span>\u00a0University Place.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe event will feature a variety of activities\u00a0including free yoga sessions, bike repairs, and\u00a0stalls providing tips on how to save money, travel more sustainably\u00a0and boost wellbeing at the same time.\u00a0Drop by\u00a0any time between\u00a0<\/span>11:00 AM\u00a0<\/span><\/b>and\u00a0<\/span>2:00 PM\u00a0<\/span><\/b>to chat with representatives\u00a0from Bee Network,\u00a0learn about the University\u2019s Cycle to Work scheme\u00a0and try out rental and e-bikes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nNational days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n7<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0April, World Health Day<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nHeld each year on 7<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0April,\u00a0<\/span>World Health Day<\/span><\/a>\u00a0marks the anniversary of the founding of the\u00a0<\/span>World Health Organisation (WHO)<\/span><\/a>, and each observance spotlighting a key global health issue.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis year\u2019s theme,\u00a0<\/span>Together for Health, Stand with Science<\/span><\/b>, highlights the role of scientific research in protecting both human and planetary health. It also\u00a0provides\u00a0an opportunity to recognise how connecting with nature supports our physical and mental wellbeing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nRecent research from the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH) illustrates this beautifully.<\/span>\u00a0For example,\u00a0researchers from the School of Health Sciences found\u00a011 pathways\u00a0through which nature engagement improves mental wellbeing, including \u201cenhancing efficiency and productivity,\u201d \u201cfeel freedom,\u201d\u00a0and acting as\u00a0\u201ccoping mechanism.\u201d\u00a0Read the full study here:\u00a0<\/span>A Thematic Analysis of Multiple Pathways Between Nature Engagement Activities and Well-Being.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n22<\/span>nd<\/span>\u00a0April, International Mother Earth Day<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nAlso\u00a0known as\u00a0<\/span>Earth Day<\/span><\/a>, this\u00a0<\/span>United Nations (UN)<\/span><\/a>\u00a0observance recognises Earth and its ecosystems as\u00a0our shared\u00a0home. In recent years, the emphasis has been on the\u00a0accelerating\u00a0impacts of\u00a0human-driven\u00a0climate change\u00a0and the urgent action\u00a0required\u00a0to protect communities most affected by rising temperatures, increased\u00a0wildfires\u00a0and ecosystem degradation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis aligns closely with the University\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>Environmental Sustainability Strategy<\/span><\/a>, which sets out\u00a0long-term commitments to reducing\u00a0carbon footprints\u00a0and\u00a0embedding\u00a0sustainability in teaching and learning.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nRecently, the University reached a major sustainability milestone of achieving \u2018Zero Landfill,\u2019 meaning all\u00a0non-recyclable waste from the main campus is used to generate electricity instead.\u00a0<\/span>Read more on this\u00a0StaffNet\u00a0article.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nCity Nature Challenge<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\nThe\u00a0<\/span>City Nature Challenge (CNC)<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is an annual wildlife-recording\u00a0event involving cities from across the world.\u00a0Organised by the\u00a0<\/span>Manchester Museum<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>The\u00a0Wildlife Trust for Lancashire<\/span><\/a>, Greater Manchester continues to be on the list of participating cities this year.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe challenge\u00a0has two stages:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- 24\u201327 April:\u00a0Bioblitz \u2013<\/span><\/b>\u00a0record photos of wild animals,\u00a0plants\u00a0and fungi across the city.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- 28 April\u201310 May:\u00a0Upload and\u00a0identify\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span><\/b>participants upload observations to\u00a0<\/span>iNaturalist<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for identification.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Bearded Milkcap (Lactarius pubescens<\/em>) near the Chemistry building. Photo uploaded to iNaturalist by user nora79412.<\/p><\/div>\nTo\u00a0participate, download the\u00a0<\/span>iNaturalist app<\/span><\/a>, take photos and upload them to the\u00a0<\/span>Greater Manchester CNC project<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0With green spaces such as the Michael Smith and Stopford Quads, as well as the Whitworth Park, the University\u00a0campus\u00a0is\u00a0a great place\u00a0to start!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nRead about our\u00a0previous\u00a0on-campus\u00a0Bioblitz event:\u00a0<\/span>From Quad to City: Discover Wildlife in the Greater Manchester City Nature Challenge 2024!<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nYour submissions to CNC can also be\u00a0added to\u00a0the University\u2019s iNaturalist project,\u00a0contributing to a\u00a0database used in crucial conservation work and biodiversity research. Simply upload the same photos and observations to the\u00a0<\/span>Biodiversity on Campus\u00a0<\/span><\/b>project.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nMore ways to get involved<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\nAside from the\u00a0City Nature Challenge, there are several other opportunities for staff and students to connect with wildlife,\u00a0biodiversity\u00a0and sustainability this month:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Human Natures\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b>Exhibition:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Manchester Museum\u2019s newest exhibition invites us to reflect on how human overconsumption and the overexploitation of animals, plants,\u00a0minerals\u00a0and the wider planet have shaped the world we live in today.\u00a0<\/span>Human Natures<\/span><\/i>\u00a0explores practical ways we can restore balance with nature, from making sustainable fashion choices to reducing plastic waste. Get tickets to the launch event (22 April) or the exhibition (22 April \u2013 10 September) on the\u00a0<\/span>Museum website.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Swift Conservation Campaign:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Led by\u00a0a\u00a0final-year Environmental Sustainability project student,\u00a0this campaign raises awareness of the declining population of swifts around the UK. Find out how you can help\u00a0here:\u00a0<\/span>Making Manchester into a Swift City<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- No Time to Waste:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Connect with nature, go on a tree trail, or volunteer at the University\u2019s allotment to earn green points and redeem rewards. Register on the\u00a0<\/span>No Time to Waste platform<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or check out all\u00a0<\/span>nature-related activities<\/span><\/a>\u00a0now.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Travel by bicycle:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Travel actively for the planet, physical\u00a0health\u00a0and mental wellbeing with\u00a0various initiatives across campus.\u00a0The\u00a0<\/span>Biko\u00a0Bikes\u00a0project<\/span><\/a>\u00a0offers affordable rental bikes and free repairs to students in the Student Union.\u00a0The<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Cycle to Work Scheme<\/span><\/a>\u00a0allows\u00a0University staff\u00a0to\u00a0purchase\u00a0a brand-new bike,\u00a0clothing\u00a0and accessories up to the value of \u00a35000 by spreading the payment across their salary.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To find out more about Environmental Sustainability in FBMH, visit the\u00a0<\/span>Faculty\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>intranet page<\/span><\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>website<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0or contact\u00a0<\/span><\/span>srbmh@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_post_nav _builder_version=”3.0.106″ in_same_term=”off” show_prev=”on” show_next=”on” prev_text=”Previous” next_text=”Next” locked=”on” parent_locked=”off” \/][et_pb_comments _builder_version=”3.0.106″ show_avatar=”on” show_reply=”on” show_count=”on” background_layout=”light” header_font_size_tablet=”51″ header_line_height_tablet=”2″ custom_button=”on” button_icon_placement=”right” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_use_icon=”off” locked=”on” parent_locked=”off” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_size__hover=”null” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover=”null” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover=”null” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover=”null” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover=”null” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover=”null” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover=”null” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover=”null” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover=”null” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover=”null” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover=”null” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover=”null” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover=”null” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover=”null” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover=”null” \/][et_pb_text admin_label=”Related posts” _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light” locked=”on” parent_locked=”off”]<\/p>\n
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It also\u00a0provides\u00a0an opportunity to recognise how connecting with nature supports our physical and mental wellbeing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Recent research from the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH) illustrates this beautifully.<\/span>\u00a0For example,\u00a0researchers from the School of Health Sciences found\u00a011 pathways\u00a0through which nature engagement improves mental wellbeing, including \u201cenhancing efficiency and productivity,\u201d \u201cfeel freedom,\u201d\u00a0and acting as\u00a0\u201ccoping mechanism.\u201d\u00a0Read the full study here:\u00a0<\/span>A Thematic Analysis of Multiple Pathways Between Nature Engagement Activities and Well-Being.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Also\u00a0known as\u00a0<\/span>Earth Day<\/span><\/a>, this\u00a0<\/span>United Nations (UN)<\/span><\/a>\u00a0observance recognises Earth and its ecosystems as\u00a0our shared\u00a0home. In recent years, the emphasis has been on the\u00a0accelerating\u00a0impacts of\u00a0human-driven\u00a0climate change\u00a0and the urgent action\u00a0required\u00a0to protect communities most affected by rising temperatures, increased\u00a0wildfires\u00a0and ecosystem degradation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This aligns closely with the University\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>Environmental Sustainability Strategy<\/span><\/a>, which sets out\u00a0long-term commitments to reducing\u00a0carbon footprints\u00a0and\u00a0embedding\u00a0sustainability in teaching and learning.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Recently, the University reached a major sustainability milestone of achieving \u2018Zero Landfill,\u2019 meaning all\u00a0non-recyclable waste from the main campus is used to generate electricity instead.\u00a0<\/span>Read more on this\u00a0StaffNet\u00a0article.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The\u00a0<\/span>City Nature Challenge (CNC)<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is an annual wildlife-recording\u00a0event involving cities from across the world.\u00a0Organised by the\u00a0<\/span>Manchester Museum<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>The\u00a0Wildlife Trust for Lancashire<\/span><\/a>, Greater Manchester continues to be on the list of participating cities this year.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The challenge\u00a0has two stages:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Bearded Milkcap (Lactarius pubescens<\/em>) near the Chemistry building. Photo uploaded to iNaturalist by user nora79412.<\/p><\/div>\n To\u00a0participate, download the\u00a0<\/span>iNaturalist app<\/span><\/a>, take photos and upload them to the\u00a0<\/span>Greater Manchester CNC project<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0With green spaces such as the Michael Smith and Stopford Quads, as well as the Whitworth Park, the University\u00a0campus\u00a0is\u00a0a great place\u00a0to start!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Read about our\u00a0previous\u00a0on-campus\u00a0Bioblitz event:\u00a0<\/span>From Quad to City: Discover Wildlife in the Greater Manchester City Nature Challenge 2024!<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Your submissions to CNC can also be\u00a0added to\u00a0the University\u2019s iNaturalist project,\u00a0contributing to a\u00a0database used in crucial conservation work and biodiversity research. 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