Is the future worth a conversation? Carbon Conversations is a set of six friendly and practical meetings to help explore the transition to low carbon living. Sessions run in groups …
Jobs with Transition 2 – Project Officer
Our second great job opportunity this month is for a part time Projects Officer to work on some exciting University based projects. You will be a highly motivated individual who is …
Jobs with Transition – Carbon Conversations & Admin Worker
Here is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in sustainability issues and community development. Transition UStA are looking for someone to help lead on the promotion and coordination …
A Car Club for St A – Public Meetings coming up
After a very positive response to our Car Club survey in July we are now hosting TWO public meetings to explore what a car club in St Andrews could mean …
What is ‘here in St Andrews’?
In this letter to the new Transition UStA Steering Group, Joshua Msika, Transition UStA’s 2012-14 Coordinator, discusses all the groups and places needing considered when trying to understand the issues facing people ‘here in St Andrews’, and how Transition can help support a journey towards a positive future for all
Transition’s Freshers’ Week Plans
Orientation Week is fast approaching, and we at Transition have a fantastic range of events planned. All our events are open to students (new and returning) as well as staff …
Saint Exchange’s new website goes LIVE!
Saint Exchange, the local trading scheme of St Andrews, which was part of the Climate Challenge Fund bid has been running since December 2011. Since trading began, we have seen …
Return of the Kailyaird
We all appreciate fresh food, especially if we grow it ourselves. And “growing your own” is arguably a more resilient, healthier and tastier option than buying from a supermarket with a supply chain stretching to the moon and back. So Transition UStA was really interested to hear that the “Kitchen Garden”, or “Kailyaird” in Scots, was making a return at one of the most prestigious hotels in the area, the St Andrews Bay.
StandRe-Use 2014: We’re gonna need a bigger van
Now in its 5th year, StAndRe-Use is aiming to make 2014 its biggest collection ever. We’ll be keeping you updated on progress throughout the summer. It’s sure to be a coathanger-heavy-mysterious-item-littered-polypocket-filled-cardboard box of an adventure. In part 1 Lucy Anderson, the Transition StAnd Re-Use link, highlights the highs and lows of collection.
No Plastic Please!
In our latest blog, student Alexis McGivern talks about how she addressed one of the largest recycling and waste issues in her life – plastic. After hearing about the huge impact that plastic has on our planet and other species she set herself a challenge to go without plastic for 2 months. Read on to find out how she managed.
Summer in St Andrews? Join Carbon Conversations!
Do you know a bit about climate change but not really see what you can do to lower your carbon impact? Or maybe you would like to get to know a group of people who want to talk about the issue in a supportive environment? Or perhaps you aren’t sure of the facts at all. Either way, Carbon Conversations will provide an opportunity to build knowledge, consider your own values and actions, develop skills in communicating about climate change, and get to know others in St Andrews.
Next Steps to Transition
We are seeking your ideas and opinions on what Transition UStA should do next year to help make St Andrews a greener and more resilient town. Take part in our …
