#NationalLovePeopleDay – Change Starts with Connection A quick throw back to last week’s newsletter introduction. We highlighted that Friday 30 September was in fact, #NationalLovePeopleDay. (It was also National Chewing …
From St Andrews to Russia: Decisions Need Diversity
From St Andrews to Russia: Decisions Need Diversity With an ear to the radio or an eye on the papers, you have likely seen the recent news surrounding the Russia …
A Transition Vision of a St Andrews Hub of Resilience
Transition AGM & Hubs of Resilience Workshop It was an evening of creativity, imagination and community joined by over 30 people. On top of voting in the new Transition steering …
Together Let’s Bounce Forward
No doubt the past year has been tough but it has taught us some valuable lessons about society and the climate crisis. The harder lessons: just as inequalities and injustices …
Transition Through Troubled Times
This pandemic has been an opportunity for learning and reflection, and for Transition, a prompt to adapt the work we do. I reached out to Transition’s staff and volunteers to …
COP26; a Vehicle for Change or Political Football?
Later this year Glasgow will host the annual United Nation Climate Challenge COP26 Meeting of World Leaders (UN Climate Change Conference, UK 2020). The timing and venue are appropriate since …
St Andrews – an ideal City for the future?
With another couple of car-free days coming up for St Andrews in August, I have been pondering what my ideal city would look like. We all, I’m sure, harbour thoughts …
Cycle Path Lighting Survey
Hi! Current work conducted by Transition University of St Andrews is exploring local stakeholder demand for better cycling infrastructure on campus and between the town and surrounding areas. Could you …
Cycling in St Andrews: Who are we and what do we do?
We will shortly be applying for our Cycle Friendly Campus Award from Cycling Scotland and Lara, our fabulous cycling officer, compiled a video for the Environmental Association of Universities and …
Autumn Garden Update – There’s still delicious food to be had and lots to help with!
This post is written by Seth Nolan-McDonough, a first year studying Psychology, Social Anthropology, and Ancient History. Seth has been a keen garden volunteer, spoiling us with different species of …
A Week in Transition: reflections from our new Research Facilitator
Katherine is the newest addition to the Transition team. She has recently finished a PhD in the Department of Geography and Sustainable Development at the University of St Andrews on …
Transition Roadshow Event – St Andrews
Saturday 11th October 9.30-17.15: Arts Lecture Theatre, St Andrews Don’t miss this chance to take part in the Transition Network Roadshow with Transition Co-founder, Rob Hopkins. An inspirational day of …