Sustainability Week 2023
Making an impact is a collective effort! That's why Wellbeing, Career Services, and Green Office are curating an inspiring program during the Sustainability Week from November 27th to December 1st.
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This year marks the 4th edition of Sustainability Week. In collaboration with ROC van Twente and University of Twente, we are hosting a week filled with enjoyable activities, offering everyone the chance to gain inspiration to contribute to a sustainable future. Want to learn more? Visit sustainabilityweek.nl.
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The programme is regularly updated with new activities and sign-up links.
Do you have a busy schedule? No problem! You can participate in the activities listed below throughout the week.
| ACT book swap #ACTgoesSDG (NL & ENG) | 9:00 - 16:00, | Students & staff | Finished a book? Swap it for a new one! |
| Twente milieu textile container at Epy Droste #ACTgoesSDG (NL & ENG) | At the front of Epy Drost building, Enschede | Students & staff | Deposit your old textiles such as damaged clothing, sheets, and shoes. All items should be clean. Check here for all items that are acceptable in the container (NL). 20 November to 1 December |
| Giveaway cabinet - Weggeefkast (NL & ENG) | Green Office, Deventer | Students & staff | Do you have items to spare? Stop by the giveaway cabinet and donate products that you no longer use, such as an unopened pack of spaghetti, a box of tea, or other non-perishable food items. Bring them to the giveaway cabinet and make someone else happy who needs it. |
| Goin app (ENG) | - | Students | Finding it hard to meet new people? Other students might feel the same. The app Goin' is a social platform for students at Saxion. This is where you come in contact with other (international) students from the Saxion community. In Goin', you can join smaller groups with a shared interest and make your own community. From workouts, soccer, yoga or vegan cooking, to LGBTQ+ students, or music, concerts and the best parties in your student city. Basically, just what suits you best! Besides the communities, the app also contains events so you don't miss out on whats happening near you! Find out more. |
| Exhibition 'Natuurlijk!' by nature photographer and colleague Patrick Ooms #ACTgoesSDG (NL & ENG) | From 23 November to 7 January Enschede, 6th floor Epy Drost From 8 January to 24 February Deventer, Exhibition space | ACT community | In this exhibition, a range of colours is presented to illustrate how nature can be found in all aspects of life. In this exhibition, I combine images of details and landscapes to emphasize nature in the broadest sense of the word. It is work that I have created over the past few years out of a passion for nature. |
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| Clothing Swap (ENG & NL) | 09:00 - 16:00, | Students and staff | Do you have clothes that are still good but you don't wear anymore? Are you looking for new items? Give it a second life by handing it in during the Clothing Swap and look for something new! Items of clothing should be clean and we do not accept children’s clothes, underwear or swimwear. Registraion is not necessary. |
| CV of LinkedIn Check (20 min. per student, ENG & NL) | 9:00 - 11:30, | Students | Want a professional career coach to look at your resume and/or LinkedIn and give you tips, feedback and ideas? Make an appointment and then join us for the CV/LinkedIn check where you will receive personal advice. Sign up now! |
| Career Planning consultation (30 min. per student, ENG & NL) | 9:00 - 11:30, | Students | Are you looking for an internship or a job? Or are you planning to continue your studies, consider entrepreneurship or to take a traineeship after all? Find your answers in the career consultation. Sign up now! |
| Plandel-estafette (ENG & NL) | 11:45 – 13:15 , | Students and staff | Come ‘plandelen’ with us. Plandelen is a fushion of the Swedisch word plocka, which means ‘collect’, and walking. Contribute to a cleaner environment, get moving and meet new inspiring people! Registraion is not necessary. |
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| Clothing Swap (ENG & NL) | 09:00 - 16:00, | Students and staff | Do you have clothes that are still good but you don't wear anymore? Are you looking for new items? Give it a second life by handing it in during the Clothing Swap and look for something new! Items of clothing should be clean and we do not accept children’s clothes, underwear or swimwear. Registraion is not necessary. |
| Donate IT stuff #ACTgoesSDG (NL & ENG) | 9:00 - 16:00, | Students & staff ACT | Do you have (old) IT stuff you no longer use? Drop them off at ACT so we can repurpose them for charitable causes. Registraion is not necessary. |
| Professional photo (per 5 min. tijdslot kiezen, ENG & NL) | 11:00 – 13:00, | Students | Have you always wanted a professional LinkedIn photo or for your resume? A professional photographer can take a picture of you for free. Per 5 minutes you can book a time slot. Sign up now! |
| Walk in Session (ENG & NL) | 13:15 - 14:15, | Students | During a walk-in session, students can expect a safe and supportive environment where they can freely express their thoughts and concerns about their wellbeing. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to meet and connect with other students who may be going through similar experiences, fostering a sense of community and support. Sign up now! |
| Cooking Challenge - Vegan cooking (ENG) | 15:00 - 16:30, | Students and staff | Learn how easy it is to create a real tasty vegan dish with this challenge. The groups compete, the best tasting dish wins a nice price! Who can resist learning new dishes and trying them all? Sign up now! |
| Stress & Anxiety (ENG & NL) | 13:30 - 14:30, | Students | This workshop can help you get more familiar with how stress and Anxiety work and how you can deal with this in different ways. Both in regards to your study life and your everyday life. Necessities: Notebook and pen. Sign up now! |
| Walk in the Park (ENG & NL) | 15:00 - 16:00, | Students | Walking helps bring the body and mind in sync. Here, we will walk together with Saxion student psychologist and counsellor. Sign up now! |
| Photography-Learning to see things different (ENG & NL) | 16:30 - 18:00, | Students | A playful activity where you get tools to make better photos, distract yourself when situations are uncomfortable and make little steps to change your perspective. After this you'll also have an extra way of sharing things important to you. Therefore, in this workshop you will learn how to make nicer photographs by changing your perspective. Necessities: Note book, pen, digital/analogue camera. Sign up now! |
| Boundaries for Beginners (ENG) | 16:30 - 18:00, | Students | Do you dare to say no? Are you a people pleaser? Do you neglect your own needs? In this session, we want to bring you closer to your inner needs by becoming aware of the importance of boundaries. Necessities: Notebook and pen. Sign up now! |
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| Clothing Swap (ENG & NL) | 09:00 - 16:00, | Students and staff | Do you have clothes that are still good but you don't wear anymore? Are you looking for new items? Give it a second life by handing it in during the Clothing Swap and look for something new! Items of clothing should be clean and we do not accept children’s clothes, underwear or swimwear. Registraion is not necessary. |
| Donate IT stuff #ACTgoesSDG (NL & ENG) | 9:00 - 16:00, | Students & staff ACT | Do you have (old) IT stuff you no longer use? Drop them off at ACT so we can repurpose them for charitable causes. Registraion is not necessary. |
| Ade's Art Exhibition (ENG) | 9:00 - 16:00, | Students & Staff | Fourth-year physiotherapy student Adeniji Adeoluwa also known as Ade from Nigeria, bases his drawings on photographs, to which he adds his own interpretation. His passion continues to help him strive in inspiring others to get the best out of themselves through art. |
| De Talententuin Twente (ENG & NL) | 10:00 – 16:00, | Studenten | At Talententuin Twente at the Metropool in Hengelo, you will informally meet your dream employer for an internship, graduation assignment or job. Saxion is launching partner and present with Career Services and Recruiters (HRM). You can visit our booth and "grab your future" to shape your career. Reserve your free ticket right away at www.talententuintwente.nl. |
| Plandel-estafette (ENG & NL) | 11:45 – 13:15 , | Students and staff | Come ‘plandelen’ with us. Plandelen is a fushion of the Swedisch word plocka, which means ‘collect’, and walking. Contribute to a cleaner environment, get moving and meet new inspiring people! Registraion is not necessary. |
| Bullet Journaling Workshop (ENG) | 13:00 - 15:00, | Students | Coping with Change and Resilience' is the key focus. Participants will learn to develop resilience by fostering a growth mindset, building a support network, practicing self-care, and cultivating adaptability. The workshop encourages positive self-talk, effective coping strategies, and the ability to set realistic goals. Necessities: Notebook and pen. Sign up now! |
| Art Therapy (ENG & NL) | 15:30 - 16:30, | Students | In the Art Therapy workshop, CMGT teachers Heidi Toonk and Afra Willems invite you to join a series of mindful drawing exercises. The activities promise to relax your brain and help you reflect on how to observe yourself and the world around you. Necessities: Art supplies Sign up now! |
| Kundalini Yoga & Meditation (ENG & NL) | 17:15 - 18:30, | Students | Many Kundalini yoga exercises are dynamic and focus strongly on perceiving and feeling one's own body energy. The breath has a central place and is consciously guided in all exercises. The meditation after the exercises will elevate the mind, making you more positive, focused, and relaxed. Necessities: Comfortable clothes, a yoga mat, a cushion or blanket to sit more comfortably (especially when having lower back pains). Sign up now! |
| Speed Friendship Round with a warm Wellness meal (ENG & NL) | 17:30 - 19:00, | Students | Welcome to the speed friendship round. A lowkey social event designed to help students to make new friends! With fun games, chilled vibes, and nice music. Later on, this will be followed with a delicious meal. Sign up now! |
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| Clothing Swap (ENG & NL) | 09:00 - 16:00, | Students and staff | Do you have clothes that are still good but you don't wear anymore? Are you looking for new items? Give it a second life by handing it in during the Clothing Swap and look for something new! Items of clothing should be clean and we do not accept children’s clothes, underwear or swimwear. Registraion is not necessary. |
| Spinning for cancer #ACTgoesSDG (NL & ENG) | 10:00 - 16:00, | Students & Staff | Do you want to sweat together with colleagues and students for a good cause to contribute to research for cancer? Than come on 30th of November Epy Drost in the central hall and participate in 'Spinning for cancer'. The purpose is to collect as much money for the AVL foundation, the Antino van Leeuwenhoek foundation. Sign up link now or donate! |
| Sweatshop #ACTgoesSDG (NL & ENG) | 9:00 - 16:00, | Students & Staff from Saxion, ROC en UTwente | Do you know what it takes to make your t-shirt? Have you got any idea how your jeans is being created? Were you aware of the poor labour circumstances in the fast fashion industry? Come to the workshop at DCW in Enschede, where you can experience the sewing of fashion products and learn about how your products are made. Sign up now! |
| Menstruation Challenge (ENG & NL) | 09:30 - 16:30, | Students and staff | A challenge, how do you experience menstration pain? Man can experience themselves what the average female experiences every month. Education is important. Experiencing this yourself will gieve a direct, no nonsense picture that you will never forget. The challenge is completly safe! The whole challenge is about raising awareness. Registraion is not necessary. |
| CV of LinkedIn Check (30 min. per student, ENG & NL) | 09:00 – 12:00 , | Students | Want a professional career coach to look at your resume and/or LinkedIn and give you tips, feedback and ideas? Make an appointment and then join us for the CV/LinkedIn check where you will receive personal advice. Sign up now! |
| Professional photo (per 5 min. tijdslot kiezen, ENG & NL) | 10:00 – 12:30 , | Students | Have you always wanted a professional LinkedIn photo? Or a new professional photo for your resume? In the career impact week a professional photographer can take a picture of you for free. Per 5 minutes you can book a time slot. Sign up now! |
| Plandel-estafette (ENG & NL) | 11:45 – 13:15 , | Students and staff | Come ‘plandelen’ with us. Plandelen is a fushion of the Swedisch word plocka, which means ‘collect’, and walking. Contribute to a cleaner environment, get moving and meet new inspiring people! Registraion is not necessary. |
| Career planning consultation (30 min. per student, ENG & NL) | 13:00 - 16:00 , | Students | Are you looking for an internship or a job? Or are you planning to continue your studies, consider entrepreneurship or to take a traineeship after all? So many choices and possibilities, but where do you start? Find your answers in the career consultation. Sign up now! |
| Therapy Talks: Discover the Key to True Happiness (ENG) | 14:00 - 15:30, | Students | In this workshop you will get a taste of what it means to connect to yourself. Together with psycho-dynamic therapist Sarah van der Hoogt we delve into the intricate web of human connection, focusing on the essential link between your connection with yourself and your fulfilment and happiness. Necessities: Notebook and pen. Sign up now! |
| Provocative Coaching (ENG) | 16:00 - 17:30, | Students | If you have a problem, you cannot laugh about, we’ll make you laugh about it. This is a workshop with Stand-Up-Coaching for people who are fed up with sad talks about difficulties in life. Necessities: Notebook and pen. Sign up now! |
| Board Game Night (ENG & NL) | 16:00 - 17:00, | Students | Calling all game enthusiasts and strategic thinkers! Are you ready for an evening filled with friendly competition, laughter, and exciting tabletop adventures? Look no further because our Board Game Night is just around the corner, and we want you to be a part of the fun! Sign up now! |
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| Impact: the power of Tom Thumb (Klein Duimpje) ENG | 14:00 - 16:00, | Students, staff and relations. | An inspiring session around the theme of Impact. The first speaker Dirk Groot - the Litter Finder - will elaborate on how he influences corporate and government policy with something as simple as collecting litter. Elisah Pals of Zero Waste Netherlands the second speaker has been living waste-free for 7 years. She shows how you can make an impact as a consumer through sustainable choices. Sign up now! |
Please note: For bilingual activities, we will adjust the language based on the participants.
- Location
Hybrid Event
- Date and time
26 November 2023 - 23:00 until 1 December 2023 - 22:59