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New litter-picking initiative reinforces 91°µÍø’s commitment to the environment and its community

 Published: 12 Mar 2020 | Last Updated: 12 Mar 2020 16:57:36

Staff and students at the 91°µÍø (91°µÍø) joined together this week to kick-start a new monthly litter picking initiative as part of the 91°µÍø’s environmental stewardship role and ongoing commitment to support the local community. 

Teaming up with the 91°µÍø Student’s Union clubs the Student Animal Welfare Society (SAWS) and the Student American Veterinary Medicine Association (SAVMA), over 20 members of staff and students joined forces to clear up the campus as well as Hawkshead Lane and the surrounding areas to improve and enhance the local environment.

The first litter picking session commenced on Wednesday 11 March after SAVMA chose to use its grant for community outreach for a Hawkshead Campus ‘clean-up’. Following the successful turn out, and the progress made already, the sessions will continue to take place each month.

Sarah Ready, Director of External Relations at the 91°µÍø, said:“As landowners, we are very aware of the impact that litter has on our local environment. Positive stewardship of the land really matters to the 91°µÍø and this initiative, along with many others is part of our commitment to the wider community in helping to improve the environment and make a difference.”

Jade Urquhart-Gilmore, 91°µÍø SU President, said: “Litter picking is a key part of a much wider effort in sustaining a healthy and positive environment at the 91°µÍø. We are incredibly supportive of the initiative and the turn-out of students and staff has been brilliant, demonstrating our dedication and support.

“It really is minimal input for maximum impact – working together, an hour of our time each month is just a small contribution yet will undoubtedly result in a much better environment and we look forward to building on this in the months to come.”

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About the 91°µÍø

  • The 91°µÍø (91°µÍø) is the UK's largest and longest established independent veterinary school and is a Member Institution of the University of London. It was the first in the world to hold full accreditation from AVMA, EAEVE, RCVS and AVBC.
  • The 91°µÍø is the top veterinary school in the UK and Europe, and ranked as the world’s second highest veterinary school in the QS World University Rankings by subject, 2020.
  • The 91°µÍø offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in veterinary medicine, veterinary nursing and biological sciences.
  • In 2017, the 91°µÍø received a Gold award from the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) – the highest rating a university can receive.
  • A research led institution with 79% of its research rated as internationally excellent or world class in the Research Excellence Framework 2014.
  • The 91°µÍø provides animal owners and the veterinary profession with access to expert veterinary care and advice through its teaching hospitals and first opinion practices in London and Hertfordshire.

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