What's up with climate change?
Global Climate Change Week (GCCW) aims to encourage academic communities – including university academics, students and staff – in all disciplines and countries to engage with each other, their communities and policy makers on climate change action and solutions.
In 2019, UniSC students, staff and academics engaged intellectually, emotionally and creatively with the wicked problem of climate change through workshops, presentations, creative performance, infographics and short films.
The 2019 GCCW program provided opportunities to connect with several themes under the banner of ‘What’s up with climate change?’ and was designed with the goals of demonstrating the diverse nature of the drivers of climate change and highlighting constructive responses.
The initiative was supported and sponsored by Professor Joanne Scott, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Engagement).
Student competition
As part of GCCW in 2019, UniSC ran a competition inviting all students to show what THEY thought was 'up with climate change' in four different categories (short films, infographics, spoken word poetry/flash fiction and student project talks). Students' work and outputs were showcased during Global Climate Change Week and celebrated at the 'What's up with climate change?' Gala on Friday 18 October.
Prize winners
| First prize | Second prize | Third prize | Runner up | |
| Short films |
Timothy Gill and Michael De Wet |
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Infographics |
Mana Yasuda |
Anna Maria Mercedes van Setten |
Lucy Guo |
Morgane Louet |
| Spoken word poetry/flash fiction | Ella Woodborne |
Rosermary Dittmar |
Logan Costa |
Anne Shannon |
| Student project talks | Ella Blundell and Trinh Huynh |
Global Climate Change Week Organising Team
Dr Noni Keys (Coordinator), Julie Reeves (Support), Dr Graham Ashford, Dr Theresa Ashford, Associate Professor Claudia Baldwin, Dr Ali Black, Dr Ginna Brock, Hannah Brown, Anne Marie DeRose, Dennis Desmond, Dr Kate English, Dr Stefanie Fishel, Dennis Frost, Christina Jackson, Terri Kolb, Dr Ipek Kurtboke, Dr Jo Loth, Donald Mackay, Professor Patrick Nunn, Bridgette Simpson, Associate Professor Neil Tindale, Janet Turley and Dr Paul Williams
2019 Global Climate Change Week at UniSC
Saturday 12 October
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Time |
Details |
Venue |
| 9:30am-3pm |
Symposium: Implications of climate change for the Sunshine Coast With natural disasters increasingly being associated with climate change, local residents are seeking more information about the implications for their community. UniSC has gathered independent speakers on the potential climate future on the coast, legal liability for decision-making, and from Insurance Council of Australia to discuss current thinking about risk. Download the symposium program (PDF 395KB) Facilitator: Associate Professor Claudia Baldwin Public event |
Lecture Theatre 7, Building C, UniSC Sunshine Coast |
Monday 14 October
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Time |
Details |
Venue |
| 11am-11:45am |
USC Sustainability tour Daily guided walks around campus to learn about UniSC's sustainability initiatives, including UniSC's brand new "water battery" energy solution and OSCA (On-Site Composting Apparatus) Public event - Tour limited to first 15 people to arrive at meeting point |
Meeting point at the Brasserie stage, UniSC Sunshine Coast |
| 12pm-2pm |
Expert panel: Science and technology actions addressing climate change Panel of three UniSC experts showcasing how environmental mircobiology, technology and organisational sustainability initiatives can offer climate change solutions Presenters: Dr Ipek Kurtboke, Dennis Desmond, Dennis Frost Public event |
Lecture Theatre 4, Building I, UniSC Sunshine Coast |
| 7pm-8:30pm |
Climate Change Theatre Action: Performance of short plays by UniSC students Series of short plays highlighting aspects of climate change and presented as part of the international 'Lighting the way' initiative Public event |
Lecture Theatre 2, Building K, UniSC Sunshine Coast |
Tuesday 15 October
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Time |
Details |
Venue |
| 12pm-2pm |
Student presentations: Let's talk about climate change Series of three-minute presentations by UniSC students about a project or research activity relating to climate change Event showcasing outputs from the "What's up with climate change?" student competition (category: student project talks) Public event |
Lecture Theatre 5, Building K, UniSC Sunshine Coast |
| 12pm-2pm |
Lecture: Science of climate change Lecture on the science of climate change delivered as part of the course ENS242 Introduction to Weather and Climate Presenter: Associate Professor Neil Tindale Event opened to UniSC staff and students only |
Lecture Theatre 7, Building C, UniSC Sunshine Coast |
| 3pm-3:45pm |
USC Sustainability tour Daily guided walks around campus to learn about UniSC's sustainability initiatives, including UniSC's brand new "water battery" energy solution and OSCA (On-Site Composting Apparatus) Public event - Tour limited to first 15 people to arrive at meeting point |
Meeting point at the Brasserie stage, UniSC Sunshine Coast |
| 6pm-7:30pm |
Public lecture on climate change Free public lecture for the community to connect informally with UniSC guest speakers over drinks on the wicked issue of climate change Presenters:
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Buderim Tavern, 81 Burnett Street, Buderim |
Wednesday 16 October
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Time |
Details |
Venue |
| 12pm-1:30pm |
Workshop with a Climate Reality Leader: Does USC need a Climate Action group? Workshop facilitated by UniSC's very own Climate Reality Leader Dr Kate English for staff and students to discuss how the UniSC community can join the global movement for climate solutions Presenter: Dr Kate English Event opened to UniSC staff and students only |
Room E2.24, Building E, UniSC Sunshine Coast |
| 5pm-5:45pm |
USC Sustainability tour Public guided walk around campus to learn about UniSC's sustainability initiatives, including UniSC's brand new "water battery" energy solution and OSCA (On-Site Composting Apparatus) Public event |
Meeting point at the front of the Art Gallery |
| 6pm-8:30pm |
Public film screening: 2040 Award-winning director Damon Gameau embarks on a journey to explore what the future could look like by the year 2040 if we embraced solutions already available to improve our planet and shifted them rapidly into the mainstream. Public event |
Lecture Theatre 1, Buidling K, UniSC Sunshine Coast |
Thursday 17 October
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Time |
Details |
Venue |
| 11am-1pm |
Stories of climate change: Short stories read and performed by USC students Time for some CliFi! Three minute performances by students sharing their inspiration about climate change problems or solutions in spoken word poetry or flash fliction Event showcasing outputs from the "What's up with climate change?" student competition (category: spoken word poetry/flash fiction) Public event |
Brasserie stage, UniSC Sunshine Coast |
| 1pm-2pm |
Research presentation: Pre-service teachers picture connections: Exploring the significance of childhoods, people and place through arts-based reflection Presentation on the ways significant early experiences contribute to physical, mental and spiritual health across the lifespan and the power of the arts for connecting educators to their educator values about working with young children toward sustainable, well, and hopeful futures Presenter: Dr Ali Black Event opened to UniSC staff and students only |
Room E1.04, Buidling E, UniSC Sunshine Coast |
| 3pm-3:45pm |
USC Sustainability tour Daily guided walks around campus to learn about UniSC's sustainability initiatives, including UniSC's brand new "water battery" energy solution and OSCA (On-Site Composting Apparatus) Public event |
Meeting point at the Brasserie stage, UniSC Sunshine Coast |
Friday 18 October
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Time |
Details |
Venue |
| 11am-11:45am |
UniSC Sustainability tour Daily guided walks around campus to learn about UniSC's sustainability initiatives, including UniSC's brand new "water battery" energy solution and OSCA (On-Site Composting Apparatus) Public event |
Meeting point at the Brasserie stage, UniSC Sunshine Coast |
| 4:30pm-6pm |
Celebrate Global Climate Change Week at UniSC! Time for students and staff, families and friends, to reflect on a week of engagement with the wicked problem of climate change and celebrate positive climate action! Come groove to the sound of music from local band Pablum, share a plate from the Good Food Fellas (vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options available) and celebrate creativity! Public event |
Brasserie stage and lawn, UniSC Sunshine Coast |
| 6pm-8pm |
Gala and film festival: What's up with climate change? Celebration of Global Climate Change Week at UniSC:
Event showcasing outputs from the "What's up with climate change?" student competition (categories: short films and infographics) Public event |
Lecture Theatre 3, Building I, UniSC Sunshine Coast |