Other Event Archive

• 'Implementation of SDGs in Nigeria: The University as a Stakeholder - SHE Network – 3rd November 2021

  'Implementation of SDGs in Nigeria: The University as a Stakeholder' A major challenge militating against the successful attainment of the SDGs in Nigeria has been said to be lack of awareness and inadequate sensitisation of the citizens on the practical benefits of the framework. Thus, collabora...

• Climate Justice Campaigning 101 – 29th October 2021

  Fairtrade Universities and Colleges Award Join us in this interactive hour-long session for practical hints and tips on Fairtrade campaigning for climate justice. About this event This a session for all Universities and Colleges signed up to our Fairtrade awards scheme looking for a little in...

• THE Climate Impact Forum - How can universities accelerate the global transition to net Zero? – 28th October 2021

  THE is delighted to be collaborating with the UN Environment Programme for the inaugural THE Climate Impact Forum on 28 October 2021. THE will convene a new discussion with government ministers, education leaders, industry investors and leading youth voices to identify, share, challenge and inspi...

• Passivhaus for Educational Buildings: University Procurement - Passivhaus Trust – 27th October 2021

  Continuing Phase II of the Passivhaus for Educational Buildings Campaign, we move our focus to university buildings. In case you missed it earlier this year in May – watch the procurement webinars for schools. We now look to the sizable, complex nature of Passivhaus higher education building...

• Future of Cooling COP26 webinar series - Oxford Martin Future of Cooling Programme – 13th September 2021 to 25th October 2021

  Cooling is necessary for the quality of life of billions of people living across countries, whether in hot climates or in regions that are traditionally unprepared for ever more frequent heatwaves due to climate change. The energy needed for air conditioning is likely to triple by 2050, with an equi...

• Global Climate Change Week 18 - 24 October 2021 – 18th October 2021 to 24th October 2021

  This year, the GCCWeek theme is Climate Action Leadership in a Volatile World. GCCWeek is a platform for university communities to work together, collectively, to share our latest work, to inspire students, communities and fellow academics so that we can find and implement solutions for climate c...

• COP26 and new strategies for climate action – 19th October 2021

  Ahead of COP26, join Bristol University Press authors for a discussion on strategies to tackle climate change and ways to innovate sustainably. The event will be chaired by Fiona Howie, Chief Executive of the Town and Country Planning Association. Attendees will have the chance to ask question...

• Guardians of Grub: Becoming a Champion Webinar – 18th October 2021

  Guardians of Grub: Becoming a Champion Webinar 18th October Guardians of Grub: Becoming a Champion is WRAP’s one-stop-shop for hospitality and food service professionals seeking the know-how needed to save money by driving down food waste in their business. Combining learning and skills dev...

• Expanding Communities of Sustainable Practice Programme – 14th October 2021 to 15th October 2021

  This two day symposium brings researchers, practitioners and activists together to discuss sustainable approaches to creative practices. Join researchers, practitioners and activists including Maxwell Ayamba and Dr. Max Liboiron at Leeds Arts University's next Sustainability Symposium taking plac...

• Panel on Climate Action Leadership in Higher Education in a Volatile World. – 13th October 2021

  Following the recent publication of sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, this forum presents a timely opportunity for the tertiary education sector to further reflect on its pivotal role in addressing climate change. Organised by Global Climate Change Week in ...

• London HE Week: Stepping Up For Recovery - A Sustainable Future – 12th October 2021

  Ahead of the COP 26 summit in November, and to highlight the launch of London Higher's Sustainability Network, this event will both celebrate work that London's universities are already doing to work sustainably, and identify areas in which collaboration can see continued stepping up to address the ...

• Driving Sustainability In Higher Education – 29th September 2021

  UK universities have come under increasing pressure to improve their environmental track record, particularly from students and are increasingly looking at what they can do across their organisation to improve environmental sustainability.  According to a new report published by EAUC, Universities U...

• Great Big Green Week – 18th September 2021 to 26th September 2021

  The Great Big Green Week will take place 18 – 26 September 2021, and will be the largest event for climate and nature ever seen in the UK. Thousands of events will celebrate how communities are taking action to tackle climate change and protect green spaces, and encourage others to get involve...

• Bright Green Future - free youth environmental leadership programme – 1st August 2021 to 24th September 2021

  Are you a young person passionate about protecting the planet?⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Bright Green Future is a FREE, six-month environmental training course for 16-19 year olds across the UK that fits around your existing studies/work. ⠀ ⠀⠀ Apply now using this link and join the next generation of y...

• World Forum on Climate Justice – 21st September 2021 to 23rd September 2021

  It is clear that in order to achieve a climate-just world, we need to address deep-seated societal challenges through transformative change. This year, the 2nd WFCJ will have two leading themes: Climate Justice & COP26 On the 5th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, we need to assess whet...

• African universities leadership role in adapting to a changing climate, Join the race to Zero – 22nd September 2021

  African Green Universities and Youth Education Network (AGUYEN) Webinar: Universities leadership role in adapting to a changing climate, Join the race to Zero and get ready to COP 26. Date: Wednesday September 22nd, 2021. (@11am Morocco Time) Moderator: Zainab RACHDI, Coordinator of the Afr...

• Clean Air Digital Conference – 16th September 2021

  Westminster Insight’s Clean Air Digital Conference where they will consider the potential impact of the Environment Bill, the introduction of Clean Air Zones and practical solutions towards improving air quality. They will explore how to reduce emissions through improving accessibility of g...

• Manchester Festival of Climate Action – 11th October 2021 to 14th September 2021

  The University of Manchester is to host a four-day programme tackling today’s biggest climate questions. Taking place two weeks before COP26, experts at the Manchester Festival of Climate Action (11-14 October 2021) will share insights and innovative solutions to the climate crisis. Free, ...

• Experiences of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in the FE and Training sector – 31st August 2021

  Society for Education and Training (SET) asked those who work in the Further Education and Training sector to tell them about their experiences and opinions relating to sustainability by taking part in their survey. They wanted to better understand the sector’s needs, barriers, opportunitie...

• Tackling Food Waste: Promoting Good Food Management Behaviour, Cross-Sector Collaboration... – 17th August 2021

  Tackling Food Waste: Promoting Good Food Management Behaviour, Cross-Sector Collaboration, and Responsibility at National and Local Levels According to the most recent report by the charity, Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), the UK produced around 9.5 million tonnes of food waste in 2...