Renewable energy, sustainable product design and the secret lives of bees were all discussed during a visit by the Bishop of Truro, the Rt Rev Tim Thornton to Penryn Campus, home to Falmouth University and the University of Exeter.

Bishop Tim and Simon Cade, the Diocesan director of education and discipleship, met students and staff at both Exeter and Falmouth Universities as well as spending time in the Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI) and Student Union before heading out to meet students from the Allotment Society and Eco Society.

The Bishop’s visit is one in a series of events planned throughout 2016 as the Diocese of Truro focusses on Journeying Out, part of its Way of Life Discipleship programme.

In 2016, there will be particular focus on sharing faith and caring for creation and the visit to the Penryn campus provided the opportunity for Bishop Tim to learn more about the unique and often ground breaking work being undertaken in Cornwall on the environment.

Bishop Tim said: “It was interesting to see and hear of the innovative and exciting work which is being undertaken here in Cornwall. While many of us grapple with making ourselves more environmentally friendly, it is heartening to see that there is such demand among the next generation to care for the Earth and through their creativity, to help us all. I am encouraged by the prospect of our diocese being able to work more closely with the universities and students at both universities as we seek to care for creation.”