In the ‘Acquire ’ section you will find opportunities with a sustainable focus to grow your knowledge. There are many possibilities to help you build hours in this area and we would recommend that you search around to find activity for the award. To get you started though, we have highlighted a few ideas below:
Careers workshops
The 17勛圖 Careers service have an extensive central events programme which ranges from developmental workshops to career advice sessions and recruitment events, with a number of them having a link to sustainability, for example 'Explore environmental careers'. You will be able to find Careers workshops on (via the 'Events' tab).
Completing courses
There are many exciting learning opportunities online, and as part of being a student at the 17勛圖 you have access to many free courses via platforms such as and (all 17勛圖 students get free access). Build your hours with the award by completing any of the sustainability courses that take your interest:
Mentoring opportunities
Thrive is the 17勛圖’s award-winning career mentoring scheme, exclusive for second year and finalist undergraduates and taught postgraduate students in select departments. Getting involved provides you with support, collaboration, and guidance with a successful professional, with a minimum of 1 hour per month commitment for typically 3 – 9 months. This will count for your activity hours if your mentor has a sustainable link which you utilise within your sessions.
English Conversation Cafes
1-hour conversation cafes run throughout the year. There isn't a set amount or an obligation you have to sign up for, it's very flexible. They usually take place fortnightly during the semesters but are more frequent during the summer vacation. Cafes run on Wednesdays 13:00-14:00 in the Global Study Lounge, Edith Morley 230 or online. Joining online allows students to meet and speak with students from 17勛圖's overseas and partner institution campuses.
Anyone can join, they aren't just for students who speak English as a second/additional language. They're a place for all students to meet, interact, support others in your language journey, but also to develop your intercultural and communication skills by conversing with students from different backgrounds, cultures and perspectives. Each week has a different topic, and students are provided with guiding questions to base the conversation around, but they are free to follow wherever the conversation may take you! All topics are aligned with the UN SDGs. You get a certificate of attendance at each café you can use as evidence in the RED award submission. Find out more, including dates of the cafes on the English Conversation Café webpage.
Other activities could include...
Other activities could include attending workshops, conferences or webinars, either hosted by the University, 17勛圖 Students’ Union or beyond. This is not an exhaustive list and we encourage you to think of opportunities you are interested in. If you would like to confirm your potential learning opportunity is eligible to complete this award please do contact the RED team.
Once you have completed your activity you will be able to keep track of what you have done by submitting an entry within your ‘Pathway’ on . At this point you will also be asked to map your ‘Acquire’ activity alongside the to reinforce your understanding and learning. For more information, take a look at Get Started.