Behaviour change in Labs workshop and LEAF drop in session

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University of Oxford Estates Services Environmental Sustainability team

Why do people who genuinely care for the environment struggle to adopt sustainable practices in their work place?

Examination Schools (Room 9)

How come we all know what needs to be done and yet, don’t do it? This workshop sets out to explore different behavioural change theories and reflects on how they can be used in your laboratory to help you achieve your sustainability goals. This will be a space to learn and share with other people from across the University, looking at how we can motivate impactful behaviour change.The workshop will cover:-• A brief introduction to behaviour change theory using DEFRA’s fours E’s of engagement • Selling the sizzle not the sausage- how to make the greener option sound attractive • Nudge theory- tips on when and how to remind people to make the right choices The workshop will take place from 14:30 - 15:30 and will be followed by a drop-in session for the new Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF)from 15:30-16:30. Come and see us for some advice about the scheme and how to make it work in your lab. There is no sign up required for the drop-in session.Everyone is welcome to attend, whether you are already involved in lab sustainability or just getting started. We will provide tea, coffee and pastries.If you are unable to attend, please cancel your place or email us at sustainability@admin.ox.ac.uk so that your place can be reallocated. Thank you!Please note there is another event happening which may be of interest:Stakeholder Sustainability Networking Event hosted by the OxPOCH project, Oxford Networks for the Environment (ONE) &amp; the OMSWednesday 11th March | 4-6pm | Oxford Martin SchoolThe OxPOCH research project, led by Prof. E.J. Milner-Gulland (Zoology), in conjunction with the ONE and the OMS, is hosting a networking event which will contribute to the consultation on the Environmental Sustainability Strategy that the University is in the process of drafting. This new Strategy aims to redefine the University’s approach to institutional sustainability. In this event, we are bringing together key stakeholder groups from across the University and city together with those responsible for the Strategy’s drafting to discuss the future of the University’s sustainability ambitions. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the current issues up for dialogue, and then contribute their own thoughts, experiences and most importantly ideas for how we can move forward. Register your place here - https://oxpochnetworking.eventbrite.co.uk