Green Gown Awards 2019 - Sharon Boyd, The University of Edinburgh - Finalist

I have shown how sustainability is woven into our teaching and learning at my institution. In many cases, this has involved celebrating approaches which may have gone unnoticed or thinking about new ways to tackle old problems.  

I have done this via a range of methods, from building mini-wormeries to carrying out research projects. At the core of these undertakings, I have recognised and championed the truth that we cannot work effectively for a sustainable future if we do not sustain our own wellbeing. 

I was awarded one of the first University of Edinburgh Changemaker awards in 2018 in recognition of my work to promote social responsibility and sustainability beyond the requirements of my role as a lecturer. 

Top 3 learnings:

• We can all find ways to get involved in working towards a more sustainable future. 
• We have to remember to take care of ourselves - burnout is not cool! 
• You don’t have to do it alone - teamwork makes good things happen.