Actually bananas are not that bad when you consider their carbon footprint!
The University of Brighton’s Green Growth Platform supports a thriving green sector in Sussex through a menu of 1-2-1 business support, innovation and R&D support,...
This project was designed to support students seeking careers with a sustainable focus. A series of events were run throughout the year to provide information about career options
Enactus Nottingham is an initiative within The University of Nottingham where students are given a platform to create social enterprises focused around solving large economic,...
CU Social Enterprise CIC is a social enterprise set up by Coventry University to help staff and students of Coventry University set up social enterprises of their own.
Since 2008, the University’s holistic approach to environmental management has enabled staff and students to come together and deliver significant and quantifiable...
Sustainability is one of London College of Fashion’s core values and staff and students across the college, as well as external partners, have been inspired by...
The Carbon Challenge is a completely self-funding competition which encourages a healthy rivalry to be the ‘greenest’ between the University’s various campus...
A 43% reduction in carbon emissions was achieved since 2009/10. This has resulted in a cost saving of £1,513,250 and carbon savings of 5,771 tonnes.
In 2014/15 investments of £2.1m have covered a range of technologies and buildings, including plant replacement (boilers and chillers), lighting upgrades including main campus...
Keeping Oxford Brookes University moving is a daily challenge. With 2,800 staff and 18,500 students, Brookes needs a clean, green and sustainable means of getting people between...
The University opened a new energy centre hosting two ultra-efficient CHP engines to nearly double its self-generated electricity and heat
INSPIRE@UWTSD – an institutional approach to delivering sustainability through our culture, curriculum, campuses and community UWTSD aims to develop reflective...
In 2013, 50 Shakespeare St was a building on death’s door. It was built in 1887, damaged during the war and butchered by decades of use by the local council as a registry...
Crome Court is UEA’s newest and most energy-efficient accommodation block. The BREEAM Excellent project came in £800,000 under budget, and as one of the first projects in...
The Brighton Waste House is the first permanent carbon negative public building in Europe to be constructed from approximately 90% waste and surplus material
The Bright Building is a unique sustainable building using innovative construction techniques and technologies
Coleg Sir Gar is part of the University of Wales: Trinity Saint David Group, which has created a radical dual sector offer to meet regional skills needs in South West Wales -...
Working Smarter Report 2014 - a new phase of university efficiencies
Monodraught’s Cool-phase systems in the Science Lecture Room at Bournemouth University provide intelligently controlled low energy ventilation and natural cooling
A computer room used by the Faculty of Science and Technology at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge had its aging air conditioning system replaced with two Cool-phase systems
How is sustainability structured at your university? Victoria Johnsen, Environmental & Cultural Change Manager, University of Surrey emailed the Members’ network...
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how Cranfield University is committed to driving forward sustainability across the whole University.
Researchers and practitioners at the University of Edinburgh have been working together to identify how principles of the Circular Economy can be embedded in Research, Learning...
The University of Helsinki had a requirement for transparent recycling bins as part of a ‘waste exhibition’ taking place in the lobbies of the University buildings.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how the University of Chester are actively engaging with students, staff and the wider local community.
A case study from British Gas about how BMSI has helped the fast-growing University of Brighton to reduce costs and improve control.
A blog post by Will Jenkins, Carbon Credentials about the Role of Tertiary Education in the Transition to Sustainable Cities
A blog post by Carbon Credentials which addresses the significance of the University Green League to institutions' sustainability journey
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how the University of Brighton has adopted sustainability as one of its core goals, as reflected in the institution’s Strategic Plan.
This presentation is from the “Challenging Connections” EAUC Annual Conference 2015, presented by Plymouth University and The EAUC and falls under the Leadership and...
This presentation is from the “Challenging Connections” EAUC Annual Conference 2015, presented by Glasgow University Environmental Sustainability Team and falls...
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how Aberystwyth University is committed to driving forward sustainability across the whole University.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how the University of Edinburgh plans for the fortnight and celebrating 10 years of being a Fairtrade University.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how EMSc UK uses innovative design and manufacturing for energy saving solutions.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how De Montfort University’s Mile2 programme looks to use the expertise of staff and students to create sustainable platform for...
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how Oxford Brookes University are working towards achieving their ambitious targets to ensure that the University has a positive impact on the...
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how d+b facades UK are transforming the estate through innovative design and builds.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how the University of Nottingham uses sustainability as one of their guiding principles, to which it takes a holistic approach.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how University of Sunderland is committed to integrating sustainability as a core value across all aspects of its business.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how University of Lincoln is making good progress in addressing its environmental impacts.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how University of Dundee has been rated number one in Scotland and in the UK Top 10 for the past 5 years.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how University of Gloucestershire Students’ Union are developing various opportunities and activities designed to increase engagement...
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how Southampton Solent University is working ever harder to achieve the emission reduction targets set in its Carbon Management Plan.
Five case studies of student-led and staff-supported green offices from the Netherlands & UK, developed to inspire you to adapt the Green Office Principles to your university
The Green Office Model is an open-source tool, freely available for everyone under a Creative Commons license. It is spreading rapidly across Europe with ten established...
The Annual General Meeting for the EAUC Scotland Office will be held at the University of Dundee on Friday 27th February 2015. The day will include the AGM business of...
The Living Laboratory has allowed students from diverse academic backgrounds to create dynamic research projects, identifying solutions to the environmental sustainability...
Glasgow Caledonian University has set the wheels in motion for a project where bikes are transforming lives. reCYCLE has been recognised as contributing to a 2014 Games Legacy...
“Catching the Carbon Culprits” is a holistic approach to preventing energy wastage. Heat was escaping through poor insulation and lights were being left on...
The implementation of the Lancaster University wind turbine project was difficult and controversial, but successfully completed in 2012.
Association of University Directors of Estate's (AUDE) comprehensive annual report which details the impact of University estates and facilities across the UK (2014).
In this resource you can download and view the job description and person specification for Nottingham Trent University's Environmental Assistant, June 2013.
Here is a link to find out about the Environmental Champions initiative at the University of Derby.
This resource consists of an ESD briefing document for Building Design & Construction by the University of Sunderland.
In this resource you can view and download the Environmental Aspects Register from Queen's University Belfast.
This resource consists of the environmental legislation at the University of Bristol.
Written by senior managers for senior managers, this guide provides practical examples to support universities in learning from each other’s work in this crucial area
The job description here was created for the post of Environmental Officer at City University London. It includes both a role profile and a candidate specification.
This resource consists of the environmental policy at the University of Bristol.
Here is a link to the environmental policy at Oxford Brookes University.
The job description for the role of Energy and Environment Manager at City University London, created in January 2010.
The job description and person specification for the role of Energy and Environment Manager at the University of East London (UEL).
University of Bristol have provided an Energy & Water Checklist that can be adapted and implemented in a HE or FE institution.
Here are template documents from University of East London, to support to 2012 Conference workshop, “The road to excellent operations is paved with internal environmental...
This resource takes you to the intranet pages of the University of Birmingham in which they explain the environment and sustainability strategies and policies in place.
The description and expectations of an Energy Champion at the University of Bath.
Here is an example of how Anglia Ruskin University have expanded and developed interesting opportunities for employability amongst their students.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, learn about University of Leicester's growing environmental team and how they are making an impact across the University and city.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how University of Reading set a baseline, engage with staff and work with the student body to embed sustainability.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how University of York intends to cut CO2 by 62.5% by 2020 to meet HEFCE targets for reductions, whilst doubling its campus size.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how the University of Sussex gained initiation and full support to their environmental policy.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how the University of Gloucestershire has a distinguished track record in promoting sustainability thinking and practice.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how University of Southampton embed strategic direction, commitment, estate and change management into sustainability.
Job description for the Sustainability Manager at the University of East London
A short study about selected Korean Universities who are using solar energy experimentally for only a few buildings.
A case study from the University of Warwick on the investment of new halls of residence and the integration of sustainability within them.
This project, delivered by University of Northampton, puts partnership working at the centre of sustainable development and recognises that universities need to demonstrate...
This case study explains how the University of Sheffield has undertaken a detailed estimate of the energy/carbon footprint of its ICT estate.
This case study explains how Jisc were able to provide Cardiff University with new technology allowing twice as many servers in less space and the total cost.
A case study, from Cardiff University, explaining how using Condor could help cut your electricity use.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how the University of Liverpool is one of the UK’s leading research institutions with an annual turnover of £340 million, including £123...