In this episode, Amelia and Louis speak with Jonathan Nobrega, Roehampton graduate and Youth Project Coordinator at the London Wildlife Trust, about engaging young people from underrepresented backgrounds in the sustainability sector.

Jonathan reflects on his journey from studying Environmental Humanities at Roehampton to leading sustainability initiatives as Events and Sustainability Project Coordinator at Southlands College, and how those experiences shaped his path into environmental work. We revisit his presentation at the London Student Sustainability Conference and explore what he has been working on since.

The conversation focuses on the importance of making environmental careers more accessible, building young people’s confidence and connection to nature, and creating opportunities for a wider range of voices in the sustainability sector.

Guest

Jonathan Nobrega

MA Environmental Humanities (Cultural Heritage), University of Roehampton

Former Events and Sustainability Project Coordinator, Southlands College

Youth Project Coordinator, London Wildlife Trust

Links

London Wildlife Trust – London Wildlife Trust | London Wildlife Trust

University Sustainability – Sustainability at University of Roehampton | University of Roehampton, London

Credits

Hosts: Amelia Iswariah and Louis Wright

Guest: Jonathan Nobrega

Sound Director and Editor: Will Berard

Music and electroacoustic composition by Benoît André, PhD researcher in Roehampton's School of Arts

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 Podcast

Music, and electroacoustic composition by Benoît André (Arts PhD)

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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 Podcast

Music, and electroacoustic composition by Benoît André (Arts PhD)

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.