University of Worcester students have been recognised in the National Green Impact Awards for creating a podcast series about sustainability in Worcester.
James Martin was one of the students recognised in the National Green Impact Awards
The students were recognised as runners-up for the Student Leadership Award for their work on ‘Sustain 2 Remain’, a podcast series exploring ways to live a greener life in Worcester.
The judges were especially impressed by their willingness to challenge perspectives, always supporting arguments with evidence, and well-researched statistics.
James Martin, third-year Geography student, who was involved in the podcast, said: “My passion for geography and trying to make Worcester a more sustainable area is really what led to working on this project.
“It feels really rewarding and quite surreal. It’s an honour to be runner-up in the national awards, and I think it goes to prove the real impact that student-led projects can have.”
He added: “The University was really supportive. From giving us the equipment and space, to helping with editing and promoting the podcast.”
Anisha Chopra, who is also studying Geography, added: "Having achieved this award, I hope that people across the nation and even globally could learn the importance of our actions as humans with its effects on the environment. Additionally, it would be great if people could take action for the betterment of their local environment and deduction of carbon footprint in whatever ways possible to contribute the green impact."
The podcast features episodes focussing on areas including reducing food waste, being greener when it comes to fashion, and travelling sustainably around Worcester.
Katy Boom, Director of Sustainability, said: “This is so well deserved. The students and staff who worked so diligently on this podcast series should feel rightly proud of their achievement.”
She added: “Their research skills, insightful questioning and ability to spark meaningful dialogue have made their podcast series both educational and inspiring.”
The series is available on many podcast platforms, and on the University of Worcester’s Sus Things Out Blog