The Green and Blue Space (Stirling University)
History
Do not call themselves a Transition University, but included here for comparison. The initiative
is run by funded staff who are employed through the university Student Union. It started with
a local Transition group contacting the Union to run a project on sustainable travel.
The chief executive of the Student Union was interested in the idea, secured funding for staff, and is still a key supportive figure. Rather than having an overarching coordinating group, the separate projects have individual committees. Most of them are currently being turned into membership cooperatives to ensure the longevity of the projects if/when the core funding for project staff runs out. Despite being a campus university the initiative has got local residents involved, especially in the food cooperative.
Achievements
Successful projects include a Fair Share shop where unwanted items are donated and resold at
a low price throughout the semester, a permaculture garden, and a food cooperative.
For more information on their specific projects click here.
Transition Network Resources
You can download our guide to community engagement here.
Our 'Big List’ exercise is very helpful here, offering a simple way to identify people and groups in your community who could help you deliver Transition.
Our Factsheet on ‘Events and Fun Things To Do’ will come in very helpful.
Our 'How to get and keep people involved in Transition' guide is here.
Our guide to 'Planning and putting on events' can be downloaded here.