Student Engagement

Student Engagement at Swansea University

There are loads of different events, activities and initiatives for students to get involved in here at Swansea University. Whether you're interested in recycling, biodiversity, wellbeing, or anything in between, we'll have something for you! Simpy send us an email to be added to the mailing list so you'll be the first to know about future events.

Our stand out student engagement programme is the Sustainability Award. Students of any subject, in any year of their degree, can work towards this award throughout their time with us at Swansea University. Expand the tabs below to find out more.

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Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards

To gain an award, you need to complete sustainability related activities alongside the Sustainability Team, Discovery, Students Union and fellow students.

There are three different levels to work towards:

Gold Award

The time taken to achieve this award is the equivalent to one full month of work*.

Chose to complete:

One audit
Organise and undertake an audit
Organise and facilitate a workshop

OR

Complete a SPIN placement

PLUS

Complete three engagement activities
Complete three volunteer experiences
Organise an engagement or volunteer experience
Prepare a video reflection on a sustainability-related topic

Silver Award

The time taken to achieve this award is the equivalent to two weeks of work*.

Chose to complete:

Two audits and facilitate one workshop

OR

Complete a week of work and facilitate one workshop

PLUS

Complete two engagement activities
Complete two volunteer experiences
Organise an engagement or volunteer activity

PLUS

Write a reflection on a sustainability topic

OR

Prepare a media reflection on a sustainability-related topic

Bronze Award

The time taken to achieve this award is the equivalent to one week of work*.

Chose to complete:

One audit and attend one workshop

OR

Complete a week of work placement

PLUS

Complete two engagement activities
Complete two volunteer experiences

PLUS

Write a short reflection on a sustainability topic

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Sign up to the Sustainability Award

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