Students from the School of Architecture + Cities used funding from the Green Fund scheme to create the first hydroponic ‘Green Wall’ at the entrance to Westminster’s Marylebone Campus.
The Green Wall was funded through the Green Fund set up by Dr Andy Pitchford, Head of the Centre for Education and Teaching Innovation (CETI) at the University, and Dain Son Robinson, Westminster Sustainable Development Goal Coordinator, as a pilot scheme this past academic year, with the aim of providing opportunities for student and staff co-creation under the umbrella of sustainability.
This is the first-ever Green Wall at the University and has already sparked much positive conversation within the student and staff communities.
It also provides Westminster with a helpful tool to communicate its commitment towards creating a more circular and sustainable food system on campus which aligns with the University’s values of being progressive and responsible.
Speaking about the Green Wall project, Robinson commented: “As a recent graduate from the University of Westminster who tried to develop similar opportunities for students during my time as a student, it has been absolutely incredible to be able to run the scheme this year as a staff member and see our amazing student projects come to fruition.
“We’re really pleased that the Green Fund scheme will be continuing next year with additional funding provided by the Quintin Hogg Trust, so we are excited to see what project proposals we’ll be receiving next year!”
Find out more about the work of CETI on their website.
Learn more about the University of Westminster’s commitment to the sustainable development goals.
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