Green Fortnight
Special tour on the history and sustainability features of Frenchay Campus
Join Prof Chad Staddon and see the campus through different eyes.
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Key Information:
- Date and time
- Wed 06 November 2024
12:30 - 13:30 - Location
- Meet outside X Block on The Plaza opposite Z Block, Frenchay Campus, Further info
- Contact
- Vicki Harris vicki.harris@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
Join our local history and sustainability expert, Prof Chad Staddon, for an unusual tour round campus which will take in historical features and weave in sustainability elements of our estate and grounds.
All students and staff are welcome, no need to register, just join on the day.
Please wear shoes suitable for grassy and possibly damp areas. The tour will go ahead whatever the weather but if you want to check on the day call Vicki Harris on +44 (0)798 59 82294.
For biographical details of Prof Chad Staddon. Chad is an active member of the UWE Centre for Water Communities and Resilience.
Registration and tickets
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking not required
Location
Meet outside X Block on The Plaza opposite Z Block
Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK
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