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See also Dr Sara Leddy blog post on her research project investigating the effects of climate change on people with neurological diseases
ION Deputy Director for Sustainability
"The world's climate is changing now. Global heating and its consequences will greatly affect our lives and work in the years ahead. For people with neurological diseases, and for research into those diseases, climate change is likely to pose significant challenges, which is in our remit and power to address. I very much look forward to working with all across the Institute to do what we can to meet these challenges, to reduce our contributions to climate change, and to promote sustainability." Professor Sanjay Sisodiya
ION Student Sustainability Ambassador 2023-24
"My name is Shashwat Guha, studying MSc Clinical Neuroscience at UCL, and I am delighted to introduce myself as your new Green Impact Sustainability Ambassador. As a student, I believe that inspiring others in our community to take small steps can lead to a big impact. Considering the current waste, climate and hunger crisis, it is important to raise awareness about “sustainable living” and work towards a greener future.
During my role, I plan to – 1) actively engage with students and staff at ION; 2) organise workshops, presentations and other activities – to share knowledge about the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle), energy conservation, waste reduction and other sustainable practices that can be implemented into our daily lives.
My current project involves creating a map of amenities/facilities present around Queen Square, such as water fountains, microwaves, kettles and recycling bins, so that we students can have an easier time locating these resources (to heat up food or fill up reusable water bottles). This would also encourage everyone to bring their own packed lunches, instead of buying packaged food and bottled water, ultimately reducing waste and saving money!
If you have any ideas, suggestions, or would like to collaborate on a sustainability project, please feel free to reach out to me. I am always open to new opportunities and partnerships that align with UCL’s sustainability goals."
Student Sustainability Ambassador 2022-23
Hi! I’m Hannah, a 3rd Year Medical Student intercalating in Global Health and I am passionate about the steps we as individuals can take to create a better future primarily through taking decisive action to respond to, adapt and mitigate the effects of the climate crisis.
Making our institutions of education increasingly environmentally friendly is our responsibility as students of the present and adults of the everchanging future! I hope that together we can make the IoN and UCL a greener and more sustainable place!
This year, the focus is on the impact of our digital lives. Although it is small, it is something we can easily tackle through some simple steps!
Get rid of your clutter stored on The Cloud, delete spam emails and unwanted email subscriptions and make more mindful tech purchases.