Sustainable Sea: Protecting our Blue Planet

Hosted by the Westminster School of Arts, Sustainable Seas: A Student Ocean Summit is a two-day, school-wide initiative that brings together students, staff, artists, and climate activists to explore creative solutions for protecting our oceans.

Through panels, workshops, and exhibitions, the event connects sustainability, creativity, and activism: encouraging students and guests to engage with real-world environmental issues through fashion, photography, film, and performance.

This year’s theme, Protecting Our Blue Planet, invites students to reflect, create, and act for a sustainable future.

Students will receive a certificate of attendance upon completing the 2-day summit.

Monday 27 October 2025 | Harrow Auditorium

The summit begins with a day of inspiration, featuring an ocean documentary, expert panel discussion, and student-led reflections.

🎬 Morning Highlights

• Film Screening: OCEAN – a powerful exploration of marine ecosystems and the threats they face
• Panel Discussion: Our Oceans, Our Future featuring:
• Juliette Lawson – Surfers Against Sewage
• Teresa Moore – A Greener Future
• Rebecca Douglas – Ocean Photographer of the Year
• Lucy Gardner & Meriem Katlan – Citizens UK
• Clive Russell – Extinction Rebellion / Ocean Rebellion

Tuesday 28 October 2025 | Harrow Forum & Studios

Students bring their ideas to life through specialist workshops and collaborative making sessions, culminating in a final showcase and a sustainability pledge.

🎨 Creative Workshops:

• Textiles: Ocean Plastic Solutions with Selina Latour, Sarah Newsome & Marilyn Ramdeen
• Photography: The Sustainable Darkroom – eco-printing and image-making
• Performance: Songwriting for Change with Nicola & Leddra Chapman
• Film: Documenting the Ocean Crisis with Jim Woodall

🏆 Evening Highlights:

• Ocean Innovation & Art Showcase – student-led presentations and performances
• Sustainability Pledge & Prize Giving with Prof. Peter Bonfield
• Certificates & Closing Ceremony in Area 51, followed by a Drinks Reception

💙 Join Us

Together, we can inspire creative action to protect our blue planet.
For event updates and accessibility details, please contact the Westminster School of Arts team.

This pilot initiative marks a collaborative effort to embed sustainability across creative disciplines at Westminster. The outcomes and student feedback will inform future School-wide environmental and interdisciplinary projects.

Disclaimer: This schedule is provisional and subject to change.

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