EAUC Event Archive

• Getting Results - The Secret to Winning Hearts and Minds – 14th October 2008

  This event has been postponed. If you are interested in attending a future event on changing behaviour please contact us.

• How To Put A Site Waste Management Plan In Place & Why You Need To Do It NOW! 07.10.08 – 7th October 2008

  Site Waste Management Plans (SWMPs) became mandatory in April 2008 with all construction and refurbishment projects over £300,000 required to produce a SWMP. As a sector, we have a major part to play in ensuring contracted companies adhere to the SWMP legislation and where possible go beyond stan...

• Dealing with Biological Waste 17.09.08 – 17th September 2008

  Dealing with Biological Waste is a critical issue for organisations with medical and biological facilities. The legislation governing this waste stream (Hazardous Waste Regs 2005, Duty of Care) is complex and requires organisations to stream, segregate and dispose of waste carefully and systematical...

• IEMA Environmental Auditor Foundation Course September 2008 – 1st September 2008 to 5th September 2008

  Course delivered by Aspects International - an IEMA approved training provider A unique opportunity for employees of further and higher education establishments to attend this sector specific course As more institutions are putting in place Environmental Management Systems (EMS), sector benchm...

• The Sustainable Desktop? - Achieving Energy Efficient PCs in Universities and Colleges – 2nd September 2008

  EAUC is collaborating with HEEPI’s SusteIT project on this free event which will launch SusteIT’s new ICT footprinting tool, which is based on a detailed analysis of communication, computing, and digital printing at the University of Sheffield. This shows that ICT is now responsible for ...

• IEMA Advanced Auditor Course - Environmental Management Systems June 2008 – 16th June 2008 to 20th June 2008

  A unique opportunity for employees of further and higher education establishments to attend this sector specific course This five-day course is designed as a practical guide to auditing EMS and to equip delegates with the skills to take on the role of a lead auditor within their own institutions ...

• EAUC Wales Meeting & AGM – 16th May 2008

  The next Meeting of EAUC Cymru will be held on Friday 16th May (not the 9th May as previously arranged). The meeting will now be focussing on Environmental Management Systems with presentations from Ecocampus, Green Dragon and ISO14001 - this is to tie in with the HEFCW circular on ESDGC of which o...

• CaSPr - Event Programme for January - May 2008 – 25th January 2008 to 6th May 2008

  A summary of CaSPr events between January and May are shown below - more information is included in the pdf at the bottom of this page: 25 January - Energy Performance Certificates and Energy Efficiency 25 January - Energy Networking Meeting 6 February - Construction N...

• EAUC-Scotland Campus Sustainability Conference 06.05.08 – 6th May 2008

  Click here to view the exhibition Click here to view the presentations This conference will stress the imperative for action on sustainability by Scotland’s Universities and Colleges and will examine the corporate responsibilities of the sector to achieve the aims of the UN Decade on Edu...

• EAUC 12th Annual Conference - 31st March - 2 April 2008 – 31st March 2008 to 2nd April 2008

  Our 12th Annual Conference will be the event of the year for further and higher education. If you are interested in exhibiting or sponsoring the event please contact us. For details of our 2007 Conference along with exhibitors and sponsors and a full programme click here. Further details w...

• Launch of Guidance on High Performance Buildings for Universities and Colleges 10.03.08 – 10th March 2008

  The UK launch of a new two volume guide on achieving High Performance Buildings – which has been endorsed by University Directors of Finance ("this document’s key message – that many environmental benefits can be achieved cost-effectively if the right things are done in building de...

• Developing an FHE Climate Change Commitment - CaSPr Event 12.02.08 – 12th February 2008

  The Scottish Government has made a commitment to reduce CO2 emissions by 80% by 2050. This workshop gives you the chance to influence how Scotland's Colleges and Universities might respond, as a sector, to achieving such a commitment. The event will introduce you to examples of commitments made by o...

• Energy Performance Certificates & Energy Efficiency CaSPr Workshop 25/01/08 – 25th January 2008

  This workshop will explore energy audits, display energy certificates and the practical steps to reduce energy consumption. Please complete the booking form below and return to [email protected] to book your place.

• Reduce, Reduce, Reduce! CaSPr Workshop 17/12/07 – 17th December 2007

  Waste management and minimisation This workshop provides staff, at all levels, the opportunity to discuss with specialists how to reduce the production of waste materials in compliance with existing regulatory requirements. Specialists from the Animal Health and the Scottish Environmental Protecti...

• Corporate Social Responsibility CaSPr Workshop 05/12/07 – 5th December 2007

  The Campus Sustainability Programme (CaSPr) has to date presented workshops on a wide range of environmental and social issues – embracing the full scope of sustainability. These topics are increasingly being framed within a "Corporate Social Responsibility" (CSR) agenda by organisations seek...

• Campus Conditions and Active Travel - A CaSPR Event 29/11/07 – 29th November 2007

  This workshop provides staff with an awareness of how the conditions on campus influence the travel behaviour of staff, students and visitors. It will also examine how campus improvements can support travel plan objectives. Health and safety aspects will be examined and examples for successful wor...

• Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive - 20 Nov 07 – 20th November 2007

  The presentations from this event can be found below The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive in Universities and Colleges is being re-run at the University of Oxford. Does your university or college buy or dispose of electrical equipment such as IT, audio-visual, white goods...

• How To Put A Site Waste Management Plan In Place & Why You Need To Do It NOW! - 16 Oct 07 – 16th October 2007

  The presentations from this event can be found below Site Waste Management Plans (SWMPS), currently still voluntary, are set to become a legal requirement as of April 2008. As it stands, all construction and refurbishment projects over £250,000 will be required to produce a SWMP. As a sector, we h...

• Sustainable Procurement - Taking Your First Steps - 2 Oct 07 – 2nd October 2007

  Copies of the presentations from this event can be found below. This workshop will provide a comprehensive introduction to the challenge and opportunities associated with implementing sustainable procurement within your institution. The day includes input from a number of practitioners as wel...

• The Essential Guide to Successful Travel Planning for Universities & Colleges - 11 Sept 07 – 11th September 2007

  Copies of the presentations from this event can be found below. This workshop will give you an essential insight on how to deliver a successful travel plan within your institution. The day includes broad cross-sector case studies and input from key external sources. Sessions will focus on th...