3%. The amount the University needs to reduce its carbon emissions by each year; however, we aren’t near achieving this goal. This is where students and staff can step in and start the change. This Mini Jam will be a pioneering start to generate new ideas and practical plans to reach the 3%/year target.

Real solutions require multidisciplinary approaches and we welcome everyone regardless of their academic background. This will be your chance to meet and work with people from completely different subjects.

The aim of the Jam is to get the ball rolling and for real ideas to be created. Once the Jam finishes we hope you and your team will carry on what you have started.

The Jam consists of getting into groups and coming up with initial ideas of how to tackle the 3% problem. Solutions can be anything from a policy proposal, new initiative idea or even an app! It is up to you! You’ll come up with practical solutions that can have positive knock on effects for the Edinburgh community.

FREE tea, coffee and croissants at Registration from 9:30AM! FREE lunch at 1pm.

Timetable

10:00: Jam Begins
10:00-10:15: Ice Breakers
10:15-10:45: The Climate Challenge (Speakers: )
10:45-11:30: Ideas Generation in groups
11:30-13:00: Fermentation Process
13:00-13:30: Food for the Brain
13:30-15:00: Distilling the Ideas
15:00-16:00: Sharing the Proposals with stakeholders

It’s time to disrupt old ways and create new ones. Bring your laptop so we can search!

FAQs Do I have to come with an existing idea to participate in the Jam? The only thing you need is an interest in making changes happen! If you have an idea – social, cultural, engineering, financial, practical – bring it along!

Do I have to form a team before participating? The Jam is a place for meeting new people and stretching your brain with a group of new friends.