Green Week 2026 at IADT
One of the key moments of the week was the launch of the Teaching Glade Pocket Forest on March 3. A sunny dry morning saw students, staff and community members plant around 3,000 native Irish plants, creating a new biodiversity space on campus that will also serve as an outdoor learning environment. The planting project also aims to enhance campus ecology and support pollinators.
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“I’m sure people will say isn’t it wonderful so many people turned up, but I’m not surprised by that, people want different kinds of outlets and different kinds of ways of expressing themselves and different ways of learning and sharing experiences,” said Rónán Ó Muirthile, IADT’s Head of Faculty, Film Art and Creative Technologies and the Institute’s Executive Sponsor for Sustainability.
“This initiative is only the first phase and we will be looking to host more plantings in the future with this new biodiversity space on the campus. The planting also offered the opportunity for the IADT community to come together and have some fun while engaging in a positive and sustainable outdoor activity,“ added Avadhoot Potar, IADT’s Sustainability Project Lead.
The Green Week programme also included a Circular Economy Collage workshop, where participants worked in small groups to explore how resources move through the current linear economy and to discuss strategies for more circular product systems. Susan Doyle also facilitated a Climate Fresk workshop, an interactive session that helped participants understand the science and systemic drivers of climate change.
As part of the IADT Textile Garden project, textile designer Kathryn Davey led a Natural Dye Workshop, which included a guided campus foraging walk followed by a demonstration of natural dye techniques using plant-based materials.
Green Week also included practical sustainability activities. A Bike Repair & Safety Workshop delivered with The Bike Hub introduced participants to essential bicycle checks and basic repair skills while promoting sustainable travel.
The IADT Environmental Society organised a Clothes Swap Shop, encouraging students to exchange good-quality clothing and extend the life of garments.
The programme concluded with “Using Football as a Force for Good”, a session with representatives from Bohemian Football Club, who discussed their work linking football, community engagement, and climate justice. IADT Business Management students also presented research on sustainability and stakeholder engagement.
Next month will also see the official launch of IADT’s Sustainability Policy.