Climate, Conversations and Cake

Full project title: Climate, Conversations and Cake - the 3Cs

Duration: 31 August 2022 to ongoing

Project lead for CESR: Dr Sara-Jayne Williams

Other UWE Bristol researcher: Dr Rosamund Portus

Research partner/collaborator: UWE Bristol Student Union

Funder: UWE Bristol Student Union

A student-led initiative creating safe, supportive spaces for students to explore their feelings about the climate crisis and take positive action.

Through informal sessions combining discussion, shared food, guest speakers, and creative activities, the project brings students and staff together to connect, reflect, and learn.

The 3Cs empowers students, builds confidence and community, and transforms climate concern into hope, resilience, and meaningful engagement.

The project was a Green Gown Finalist in 2023 for student engagement.

• Williams, S.J., Portus, R. and De Laurentis, C. (2025). Student responses to climate knowledge: enabling climate concern to flourish. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 26(1), pp.142-157.

For further information about the project, please contact Dr Sara-Jayne Williams (sara3.williams@uwe.ac.uk).