‘Sustainability in…’ talks
The ‘Sustainability in…’ talks are organised by Constanze Cavalier, MSc(Res) Biochemistry, and Lore Purroy Sánchez, MPhil Development Studies.
Constanze and Lore are the Environment Officers of the Graduate Common Room (GCR).
About the ‘Sustainability in…’ talks
Sustainability is becoming an important subject in every field and profession, and sustainability efforts are found in diverse areas. The UN 17 sustainable development goals include, for example, health, climate change, diversity and equality, social inequality, education, and finances.
These talks aim to find speakers who can highlight their efforts in sustainability in their field and identify the challenges and opportunities in their disciplines to give the opportunity to open a discussion around sustainability in their field.
Speakers have the opportunity to talk about their personal experiences in their work, give wider information about the field in general, or a combination of both. They will present their unique view on sustainability with the aim of sparking inspiration for the audience to take up their own challenges to support the sustainable development goals.
The ‘Sustainability in…’ talks are supported by a Green Templeton College academic grant.
The talks
Sustainability Education: Hope and Humility
Thursday 13 March 2025
Sam Barratt, Chief of the Youth, Education and Advocacy Unit at the United Nations Environment Programme
Ann Finlayson, CEO of Sustainability and Environmental Education (SEEd)
Sustainability Education: Power and Politics
Thursday 27 February 2025
Chris Skidmore OBE, former UK Energy Minister and Chair of the UK Independent Net Zero Review; chair of the Centre for Economic Transition Expertise at the Grantham Research Institute, LSE
Debbie Hopkins, Associate Professor in Human Geography, University of Oxford
Sustainability Education: Fairness and Flourishing
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Chukwumerije Okereke, Professor in Global Governance and Public Policy, University of Bristol
Amanda Power, Sullivan Clarendon Associate Professor in History, University of Oxford
Sustainability in healthcare
Tuesday 8 June 2021
Rachel Stancliffe, founder and director of the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare
Sustainability in IT and project management
Thursday 27 May 2021
Dr Mario Špundak, Associate Fellow of Green Templeton College and Head of IT Applications Development and Projects at Saïd Business School
Sustainability talk – food and waste management
Thursday 28 November 2019
Joint session by Oxford City Council and Green Templeton College
Contact
Please direct any questions to constanze.cavalier@gtc.ox.ac.uk and lore.purroy@gtc.ox.ac.uk.
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An evening of reconnection, inspiration and community ✨
On Thursday 21 May, alumni returned to college to meet the students shaping Green Templeton today. Hosted in the Tower of the Winds, the evening brought together alumni across generations and disciplines for conversations, shared experiences and new connection 🤝
We are delighted to announce Green Templeton’s Community & Giving Week, taking place from 20–26 June 2026🥳
Throughout the week, we’ll be raising funds for student support while celebrating our wonderful community. There will be opportunities to volunteer you time to help our students, take part in college competitions and unlock additional funds through community challenges.
Early giving is now open, and thanks to a group of generous supporters, we have £20,000 to match donations ahead of 20 June.
Explore our Giving Week platform and make an early gift - link in bio!
📷 The Green Templeton College Photography Competition 2026 is now open!
This year’s theme is ‘The student experience’ — and we’re looking for striking, imaginative photographs that explore this and what it means to you!
🟢 Open to: students, alumni, fellows, common room members, associate members and staff
💷 Prize: £200
📅 Deadline: Monday 1 June 2026 at 13:00
Submit up to three photos to: communications@gtc.ox.ac.uk, including when and where they were taken. We can’t wait to see your work!
Return to Green Templeton College during this year’s Meeting Minds weekend 18-20 September.
Join fellow alumni for a late summer BBQ (18) and a formal dinner (19) – two opportunities to reconnect, revisit college, and enjoy Oxford at its best time of year.
For more information and to register visit: https://www.gtc.ox.ac.uk/alumni/engage/alumni-events/
