A national relay from Ben Nevis to Big Ben will be stopping off at the University of Worcester.

The relay, called the 'Running Out of Time Climate Relay', aims to raise awareness about the pressing climate crisis.

The journey sees various participants, including runners, walkers, wheelers, and cyclists carrying a baton that contains a potent call-to-action to cut emissions, restore nature and provide help to those most impacted by climate change.

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The baton will make its way through Worcester on Monday (June 24), and is expected to arrive at the university's Severn Campus at 10.30am.

It will be received by the university’s pro vice chancellor, Professor Sally Moyle, and Lord Victor Adebowale, chair of the NHS Confederation.

They will then transport the baton across the campus and present it to eager students and schoolchildren who await at the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson building.

The Severn campus is not a random pit-stop, as it is home to one of the country’s largest electric vehicle charging car parks.

The university has invested heavily in solar panels and provision of green spaces across its campuses.

Professor Moyle and Lord Adebowale are set to address the crowd on the issue of air quality and its impact on health.

Katy Boom, director of sustainability at the university, said: "We are really pleased to be able to host the Running Out of Time Climate Relay and to encourage people to do all they can to reduce their carbon footprint.

"At the university, we are committed to doing all we can to tackle this emergency and to mitigate and adapt against the impacts of climate change."

After the University, the baton will continue its journey through the city following the ‘Wild About Worcester Way’.

Dan Thompson, co-founder of the relay, said: "We’re delighted to be collaborating with the University of Worcester to help support all the work they are doing on campus – and across Worcester in partnership with a range of organisations – to improve air quality and build a more sustainable future."

To sign up to take part in the relay, head to www.running-out-of-time.com.