Published: 15th August 2022
From enjoying a picnic, to scoring some new clothes, or just enjoying a drink at the pub, take part and know that even small changes can make a big difference.
Ok, it's not technically spring yet, but if you want to get a jump start, reacquainting yourself with your bicycle is a good way to start preparing for spring. Speed date a bicycle will kick off the events schedule on 23 August, with activities running right through September.
Follow the links to find out more about each of these events.
| SDG Challenge |
NOW - 11 September, 2022
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Participate in short workshops to learn about design thinking and user experience design. Join the SDG Challenge, registrations are now open!
Find out more here!
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| FREE Speed date a bicycle |
11.30am - 12.30pm
23 August, 2022
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Bookings required |
| FREE Bike safety check and simple repairs |
10am - 2pm
1 September, 2022
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Bookings required |
| Make your own terrarium |
10am - 2pm
1 September, 2022
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Make your own terrarium during Market Daze. The terrarium workshop gives people a chance to make their own mini terrarium of moss and ferns from recycled jars. It is the most low-effort houseplant system possible. People can buy pre-made ones from us or make their own for a cheaper price. Just pop in! |
| Sustainable September |
10am - 2pm
1 September, 2022
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DIY Rice and Beans Heat Pack Stall, Pop-Up Op-Shop, Smoothie Bike & Bee House Making Stall by MUENSA, DIY Jam Stall by Murdoch Community Garden, plus win sustainable prizes from Climate Action Special Interest Group! |
| Plastic free picnic |
12pm - 1.30pm
8 September, 2022
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Bring your waste-free lunch to Bush Court. Join your classmates for a picnic and a game of Finska.
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| Give a Stuff. Drinks at the Tav. |
4pm - 6pm,
9 September, 2022
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Pizza! Open to students and staff who care about the environment and sustainability.
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| Sustainability by Degrees |
1pm - 5pm,
14 September, 2022
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Explore how your studies prepare you to engage with important themes covered by the Sustainable Development Goals (the SDGs). Light refreshments will be offered.
Bookings required
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| Clothing Swap |
10am - 2pm
15 September, 2022
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Find out more about this event!
The Den, under the Student Hub.
Clothes can also be donated in advance (before 5pm, 9 September) at the following locations:
- Lobby of Building 390, west end
- Lobby of the Library, Bush Court entrance
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| MU Environmental Science Association recycling program |
10am - 2pm,
Thursdays
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MUEnSA collects soft plastics, plastic bottle lids, and takeaway coffee cups that cannot be recycled in your yellow-lid council bin at their Market Daze stall.
They will take them to the designated recycling collection points, saving you the hassle and reducing landfill at the same time.
Drop them off at the MUEnSA stall on Thursdays throughout the semester!
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These events are also open to members of the public, so friends and family are welcome to attend with you. Bicycle events are brought to you in collaboration with City of Melville.
