Climate Action Week: Blackout - Switch-off event

Friday 21 February 2025, 4:45pm - 6:30pm

Meet at Blomeley 1

Tickets

£0.00 (Standard)
About this event

Join Queen Mary’s First-Ever Switch Off Event!

Be part of something big—small actions, huge impact. This is your chance to learn, take action, and make a real difference in how our university uses energy.

What’s in it for you?

  • Discover how energy efficiency affects you and the planet
  • Gain insider knowledge from QM’s Energy & Sustainability Manager
  • Go behind the scenes on a special after-hours tour of campus buildings
  • Make an impact by switching off non-essential equipment and cutting energy waste
  • Enjoy free delicious plant-based food & refreshments

Plan for the day: 

  • 4:45 to 5:10 - Intro and refreshments (Blomeley room 1)
  • 5:15 to 5:45 - Laws building (Switch off exercise)
  • 5:55 to 6:25 - Joseph Priestly building (Switch off exercise)
  • 6:30 - Close!

Plus, you might even get exclusive access to plant rooms—the hidden energy hubs powering our buildings.

Come along, meet like-minded people, and take action for a more sustainable future. Let’s Switch Off, together!

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Meet at Blomeley 1
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