The event had ‘good vibes and good energy’
A student fashion show promoting sustainability returned with a special VIP Day on Wednesday, including Traitors star Jessie from Hull. Jessie, a hair colourist, used her platform on the BBC reality game show to advocate for people with stammers.
The Green Room Project, a collaboration between the University of Hull Business School and University Quarter student accommodation, is now in its third year.
On Wednesday, students took part in the Fruit Market On Point Fashion Show and The Big Sustainability Debate powered by Connexin, hosted within Humber Street Gallery and featuring the iconic Hull ‘Dead Bod’ artwork backdrop.
Speaking to Hull Live, Jessie said the whole event had “good vibes, good energy” and she’d “had the best day”. She said: “They had a catalogue where all of the contestants had to put an outfit together using re-used clothes and I had to judge it – which was hard because all of them looked really good!”
Jessie added: “There was a traitor as well. There was one person picked as a traitor and I had to guess who it was and I guessed right – I am good at this game!”
Rooted in the University of Hull’s ongoing commitment to the environment, the project reflects the institution’s wider ambition to give students the confidence to lead on climate and sustainability challenges locally and globally.
This year, two student houses went head-to-head in a five-day immersive challenge designed to test collaboration, creativity and environmental awareness. Participants also worked towards a recognised Carbon Literacy qualification.
The event was supported by local partners including Connexin, Siemens and Wykeland Group. As part of the wider programme, Siemens will host a dedicated educational visit at its Hull facilities, where students will take part in sustainability-focused challenges linked to industry practice.
The week concluded with an acting crash course at Hull Truck Theatre, helping participants develop and present their personal sustainability pledges as part of their Carbon Literacy completion.
Neil Jefferson, Marketing Manager at University Quarter, said: “The Green Room Project has grown significantly since its first year. By combining education, competition and community partnership, we are engaging students in a way that feels relevant, energetic and impactful.
“The VIP Day is a celebration of that journey and showcases what can be achieved when local organisations and the University work together to place sustainability at the heart of student experience.”
Senior Lecturer Fannie Yeung from the University of Hull Business School added: “Sustainability education is most powerful when students apply it in action. The Green Room Project gives them the opportunity to translate theory into lived experience, while gaining a recognised qualification and developing the leadership skills needed to drive meaningful environmental change.”
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