The University is well-represented amongst the short-listed candidates for this year’s Green Gown Awards.
Professor Simon Kemp, Professorial Fellow in Education for Sustainable Development within Engineering and the Environment, is amongst the finalists for the Sustainability Professional Award. Recent graduate Emily Haggett, MEnvSci Environmental Science, is also in the running for a Green Gown in the Research and Development Student category.
Professor Kemp has helped transform sustainability at the University and has led significant change across the Higher Education sector. His passion for sustainability education has made a positive impact on over 1,800 students from across the University through numerous sustainability modules and research projects and a further 1,000 students through various Sustainability Action projects.
Emily’s novel research examined a highly important and emerging issue of microplastics in the marine environment and the possible consequences for the human food chain. Her work is already benefitting other postgraduate researchers and academics and she’s now developing her skills as a Plastic Free Coastlines Project Officer for Surfers Against Sewage.
“I’m delighted to be short-listed for this year’s Green Gown Awards and thrilled to join Emily amongst the finalists,” said Professor Kemp. “These awards are very important in recognising the wide range of vital initiatives and projects throughout UK higher and further education focused on sustainability and the environment.”
Established in 2004, the Green Gown Awards recognise the exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges. Administered by the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges, the Awards have become established as the most prestigious recognition of best practice within the sector.
This year’s winners will be announced at a gala ceremony in Manchester on Wednesday, 15 November.
