S1E2 - Bridget Steenkamp

In this episode, Amelia and Louis speak with Bridget Steenkamp, DTh researcher at Roehampton, about using hands-on workshops to inspire sustainability conversations and support student leadership. Bridget shares her personal journey into sustainability and how her background has shaped her approach to engaging others. We explore the workshops she runs with students and how practical activities, keeping your hands busy through crafting, can create a relaxed space for meaningful conversations about environmental issues. Chapters 00:34 Introduction 01:40 Bridget’s journey to sustainability 03:45 The Nettles project 08:52 The philosophy behind the Slow workshops 10:56 What are the workshops about? 15:17 A certain tempo 17:50 The Calendula workshop 19:04 London Student Sustainability Conference (2025) Bridget Steenkamp PhD Researcher University of Roehampton The Roey Sustainability Cafe is a presentation of the University of Roehampton's sustainability team. It is hosted and produced by Amelia Iswariah and Louis Wright, with technical direction by Will Berard (Education PhD) of the Graduate School PodcastMusic, and electroacoustic composition by Benoît André (Arts PhD) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.