Universities and colleges are now expected to demonstrate their value to wider society. Often uniquely placed to engage with local and regional communities, they are able to support and enhance the development of sustainable growth significantly.
Institutions can function as important conduits for establishing stimulating and supportive meaningful relationships, which are mutually beneficial. Outreach programmes and/or activities to widen participation and promote inclusion are examples of how positive outcomes can come to be. Institutions can also be significant contributors to local economies, directly through the procurement of local products and services or indirectly by strengthening the resilience of the local workforce with skills development support.
The EAUC-Scotland's Community Engagement Topic Support Network (TSN) is open to all, providing an opportunity for those working in or with the further and higher education sector to share ideas and questions and to get together to hear from particular speakers or discuss topics of interest.
Tom Parkes Environmental Manager
Professor Simon Kemp Professorial Fellow in Education for Sustainable Development
Dr Georgina Gough Senior Lecturer in Education for Sustainable Development
Paul Crossley Sustainability Projects Lead
Matthew Arnold (with SAS Energy) Energy Manager for Sussex Estates and Facilities LLP, in partnership with the University of Sussex
Dr Michelle Williams
Shaunagh Smith
Anne Perkins
Dr Sarah Gretton
Bernard Freeman
Paul Dingley
Indy Sira
Thomas Haines
Navdeep Dhuti
The session gave an in-depth overview into the impact that food choices have on our health, environment and communities and how institutions have the power to positively...
EAUC-Scotland's 'Promoting Sustainable Behaviours Sharing Series' October edition discussed Minimising Single Use Cup Waste. We have produced this best practice...
In a new documentary film called 'Climate Change and Scotland's Future', University of Glasgow graduates Jenni O'Neill and Cameron Mackay (both recent geography...
The first event in EAUC-Scotland's 'Promoting Sustainable Behaviours Sharing Series' took place on the 6th September 2017 and focussed on Student Engagement events....
Hands on Bristol - Live Architecture Lab
Community21 Embedding the University of Brighton School of Architecture and Design into a local and international sustainable development network
Choices 4 all: Get out be active
Down by the river- BU students connecting the local community to wildlife
Snug not smug
Van Mildert College Outreach
Green Move Out
Green Week takes Coventry by storm (or soup)
The Older Adult Group
Sustainable Sainji: A community focused learning partnership
The Public Bodies Climate Change Duties came into play in 2016 with annual reports due each November. The universities and colleges of Scotland are supported by SSN and the...
A look at the 'Wider Influence' section of the Scottish Public Bodies Climate Change Duties Reporting which is due each year on 30 November
LfS Scotland hosted a successful meeting of the UK Regional Centres of Expertise in ESD in Edinburgh in June 20th/21st 2017 with participants drawn from 6 RCEs from across the...
To celebrate World Environment Day, the Society for the Environment, in partnership with a number of its Licensed Bodies, put together a number of activities to promote the...
This case study explores the purpose, difficulties and benefits of an Education for Sustainable Development focus in an inner city primary school. It describes the processes...
Connecting with nature should be part of every child’s life as it has the potential to aid nature’s revival while benefiting the child. To embed nature connection...
The RSPB believes that every child should be entitled to regular contact with the natural environment.
Recycle Now is very excited to announce that a range of new communication resources are available now for you to download and use during Recycle Week 2017. This will run from...
'Valuing Our Clothes: the cost of UK fashion' presents the latest research on the environmental impacts of the clothing industry in the UK, and an update on the...
An article by Carin Moffatt and Cathy Dzerefos, WESSA
The Community Engagement TSN met with partners from the Climate Psychology Alliance (CPA) on 12th May 2017 to discuss how to take forward ideas developed around climate...
EAUC-Scotland's Education for Sustainable Development Topic Support Networks, and Learning for Sustainability Scotland's FHE and Sustainable Development...
This presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Candice Wilson, Brand Manager Lighting - Dyson. To find more...
This workshop presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Odette Wills, Sustainability Project Officer - Wales...
This keynote session is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017. presented by Professor Mark Dooris, Professor in Health &...
This workshop presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Professor John French, CEO Adapt Group - University of...
This workshop presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Simon Kenton, Community Engagement Manager - Resource...
This workshop presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Paul Crossley, Sustainability Projects Lead - London...
This workshop presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Dimitra Pilichou, Sustainability Projects Assistant -...
This workshop presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Iain Patton, Conference Chair and CEO EAUC. Hassan...
This workshop presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Maria Kirrane, Postdoctoral Researcher - University of...
This workshop presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, Ambreen Jahangir, Safety Health & Environment Officer - Swansea...
This workshop presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Lucy Millard, Environmental Sustainability Manager -...
This workshop presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Professor Mark Dooris, Professor in Health &...
Resource on the third part of the Careers Project: Winning a Job in Sustainability, including webinar.
Conference Keynote from the EAUC-Scotland Conference 2017 given by Professor Pamela Gillies, Glasgow Caledonian University.
Resources from the 'Building Socially Responsible Institutions' from the EAUC-Scotland Conference 2017.
Presentation from the EAUC-Scotland Conference 2017 'Financing and Managing Projects for Change' Summit.
Presentation from the 'Building Socially Responsible Institutions' Summit at the EAUC-Scotland Conference 2017.
Presentation from the 'Building Socially Responsible Institutions' Summit at the EAUC-Scotland Conference 2017.
Resource on the second part of the Careers Project: Preparing for a Job in Sustainability, including webinar.
Resource on the first part of the Careers Project: Understanding Sustainability Jobs. This includes a link to a webinar held on the same topic.
The Journey of Food is an interactive 30 minute eLearning module, developed by Cloud Sustainability in partnership with Veris.
Seeds of Change: Riverbank Restoration at The University of Queensland By partnering with the university community, the State Government, and local NRM groups to plant around...
Giving hope to the female inmates in Nigeria, so that they can find work, feed their families and live a fulfilled life without turning to crime.
Working with ex-offenders to give them the building blocks to secure long-term empowerment and ultimately employment.
Working in Uganda to give individuals who have a passion for fashion a route into the industry whilst also providing with a stable income.
Working in Tanzania to create local cook stove entrepreneurs while at the same time providing a safer, cleaner environment for local communities.
Giving the homeless community in Glasgow a route back into employment
Online Guide on 'How to do Transition at your University or College' published by the Transition Network.
Progressing national SDGs implementation: experiences and recommendations from 2016 - Bond Since the signing of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, countries...
UCL Press has announced the publication of an open access book by Robert Biel entitled : Sustainable Food Systems: The Role of the City. Download it free from...
Report highlighting a key resource that the public sector can use to improve low carbon behaviours and practices within the workplace and others.
A supporting report to the series of presentation slides from the Sustainable Development Good Practice Event 22 October 2014. This report was produced by our...
A series of presentation slides that depict a number of best practice case studies These were compiled by our colleagues in the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First...
Transition University of St Andrews is part of the UK-based Transition Network, and a long-lasting example of a Transition University. Launched in 2009 by a group of...
Burgundy School of Business was the Winner for its Citizen Action Program to commit into local communities.
'How to' Guide by the Scottish Government on how people can engage in Climate Conversations.
Students from Fife College created a low carbon lunch at the Fife Environmental Partnership Conference and Fair.
Seminar commissioned by the Scottish Government by Tom Crompton on what role values play in building commitment to social and environmental change.
"To educate students for a lifetime of contribution to society, colleges and universities accept an enormous challenge. Toward this end, they help students pursue a broad...
Green UWE Bristol - 21 good things at Frenchay campus, University of the West of England.
This builds on our core strengths in teaching and research across all of our faculties. It reflects our vision to use our strengths to contribute to the enhancement of social,...
In October 2015, UWE opened the Whole Earth? exhibition on its Frenchay Campus. In response to this powerful call to action the President of the Students’ Union challenged...
University of the West of England present their 2014/15 Sustainability Report.
Newcastle College Group (NCG) is committed to ensuring sustainability is a key requirement across all of its activities which is understood and engaged in by all stakeholders...
This is the fourth University Sustainability Report, and it demonstrates the considerable strides and continuous improvement that Keele has made over the last two years in the...
2016 UCC Sustainability Strategy
Updated version of 1st Edition of Eco-innovate! a practical booklet for Eco-innovators covering business models, product/service development and optimising production...
On Friday 26th August 2016, the Community Engagement Topic Support Network met to explore the use and value of mapping ways to engage with sustainability in and...
A selection of walking tours around University College Cork's main and satellite campuses, highlighting the environmental, ecological and sustainable features of the...
Our Green City: Global challenges, Bristol solutions Our Green City celebrated and showcased UWE academics and Bristol based sustainability organisations to develop public...
Finalist USIL, Shaping entrepreneurs through sustainability In Peru, people from the outskirts of Lima have limited access to high quality education due to...
WINNER Social and Environmental Innovation Projects for Ecuador (PISA) Proyecto de Innovación Socio-Ambiental (PISA) pursues social-environmental innovation...
Ecocampus Uninorte Program: between the knowledge and action to obtain the knowhow Highly Commended Ecocampus Uninorte program is a strategy created at Universidad...
Finalist “Mi Patita Ideal” The group “CAMBIEN”, from the Faculty of Architecture of the National University of the Center of Peru, related to...
National advocacy and management of environmental indicators in the Costa Rican Network of Sustainable Educational Institutions - REDIES By joining REDIES, each...
Manduyog Biodiversity Conservation Program The Aklan State University nestles at the foot of the majestic Manduyog Hill which is naturally blessed with a cool and green...
Solid Waste Management: The ATENEO Way As a Jesuit university, Xavier participates in the Jesuit mission of reconciliation with God, reconciliation with others, and...
Local Fishers protecting Nemo and Friends: an effort in Coastal Resource Management of Talim Bay COSCA’s effort focused on a consultative process of listening to the...
International Green Gown Award Winner Centre for Sustainable Technology and Development (CSTD) Our climate-smart landscapes: watershed protection using agroforestry...
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Programme The Royal Agricultural University Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Programme endeavours to create awareness of enterprise by...