Other Event Archive

• Universities Tackling Scope 3 Emissions The Supply Chain – 19th September 2024

  Registration is now open for a Global Thematic Dialogue that will consider perspectives on operationalising and actioning the reduction of emissions within the supply chain of universities. Presented by the International Universities Climate Alliance (IUCA) as part of the Global Thematic Dialogue...

• UK Passivhaus Conference 2024 – 19th September 2024

  Join the Mathematical Institute of Oxford and online on September 19th for the UK Passivhaus Conference 2024! Connect with industry leaders, explore cutting edge case studies, gain practical insights from keynote speakers and hear panel discussions to implement your own projects, plus more! EA...

• How to go fossil free? The journey of VU Amsterdam – 17th September 2024

  In April this year, VU Amsterdam hosted the final Fossil-Free Dialogue and celebrated the signing of the new fossil-free research framework. This session was the culmination of a comprehensive process that began with the landmark decision to no longer enter research partnerships with companies in th...

• Transforming education for a sustainable tomorrow: Bristol – 10th September 2024

  Transforming education for a sustainable tomorrow: an exclusive event series As higher education institutions increasingly lead the charge toward sustainability, the spotlight is shining on their significant role in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions. With energy costs typically consumi...

• Transforming education for a sustainable tomorrow: Manchester – 5th September 2024

  Transforming education for a sustainable tomorrow: an exclusive event series As higher education institutions increasingly lead the charge toward sustainability, the spotlight is shining on their significant role in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions. With energy costs typically consumi...

• Navigating the Net Zero transition for cities and regions: Renewable energy - The Carbon Trust – 7th August 2024

  Many of the critical actions needed to deliver Net Zero are local, and cities and regions are uniquely placed to facilitate and support delivery. This webinar series, led by experts from the Carbon Trust, focuses on practical aspects for progressing decarbonisation towards Net Zero. We will highligh...

• Green.Building.Solutions. - Vienna – 13th July 2024 to 4th August 2024

  UK and Irish students invited to Green.Building.Solutions. in Vienna Applications are open for The Green.Building.Solutions.(GBS) summer university for students looking to develop world-leading insight into sustainable construction and passive house design. This summer, students in architectur...

• Alternative economic models - Vienna – 15th July 2024 to 2nd August 2024

  Alternative economic models – and how they can combat the climate crisis – will be studied by students and professionals at a world-renowned summer university in Vienna. For a decade, the Alternative Economics and Monetary Systems (AEMS) summer university has brought people together f...

• New for 2024: MSc in Decarbonisation - University of Bath – 27th March 2024 to 26th July 2024

  New for 2024, the University of Bath introduces our brand new MSc in Decarbonisation – a specialist master’s to help lead organisations and society towards a net zero world by developing the knowledge and skills to deliver decarbonisation initiatives with real impact. In the face of a...

• Livable Cities – 26th June 2024 to 28th June 2024

  Today, the societies, cultures, and the places in which we live and work are increasingly intricate phenomena. Globalization eradicates spatial boundaries to business. Gentrification involves social and political pressure. Pandemics are never site specific or confined to the past. Architecture and u...

• Reset Connect London is the UK’s leading sustainability and net-zero event – 25th June 2024 to 26th June 2024

  Reset Connect London is the UK’s leading sustainability and net-zero event for businesses, investors and innovators.  So why should you attend? Reset Connect London is the largest flagship event of London Climate Action Week We bridge the gap between sustainability changemakers, busin...

• Webinar: Climate Change Education at Schools in the UK and US – 21st June 2024

  How can researchers support the practice of climate change education? In this webinar we will explore emerging researcher-practitioner partnerships in the UK and US. Join the ETC (Education and Training for the Climate) Hub for a webinar featuring speakers Professor Emerita Bora Simmons (United S...

• Global Sustainable Development Congress - Uniting higher education, governments, industry & soci – 10th June 2024 to 13th June 2024

  The Global Sustainable Development Congress brings together 3,000 influential leaders from academia, government, business and civil society. The congress is a key opportunity to discuss urgent solutions to the global sustainability emergency and features inspiring talks, masterclasses and practical ...

• National Estates in Education Conference 2024 Achieving Safer and Sustainable Learning Environments – 11th June 2024

  Security is undeniably a top consideration for parents and prospective students when choosing a university. However, the concept of security has evolved and now encompasses a multifaceted approach beyond building access control and onsite patrols. Simultaneously, the quality and efficiency of hig...

• Force of Nature CPD Workshop: Empowering Young People to Take Action – 3rd June 2024

  Join Force of Nature for a 2-hour interactive Continued Professional Development (CPD) session to explore how you can empower young people to lean into their feelings and take action on the climate crisis. We will: Learn how to facilitate difficult conversations with young people about the cl...

• The inter-university debate: Is there a role for offsetting in Higher Education? – 30th May 2024

  Join KCL for the second in a series of thought-provoking debates on the role of offsetting in Higher Education. Amidst the urgent call for achieving global net zero emissions, the question of how we navigate this journey sparks controversy among critics and proponents. During this event, we will ...

• Student Sustainability Summit – 29th May 2024

  We are excited to announce the launch of ticket sales for SOS-UK’s 10th annual student sustainability summit, hosted by Lancaster University Students' Union. The summit promises to be a dynamic gathering of student union officers, students, activists, and educators passionate about sustaina...

• Webinar 5: University food consumption – 28th May 2024

  In this 1 hour webinar, we will be learning from two NPU member institutions about university food consumption. Our speakers are Lizzie Biggs, Researcher at The Biodiversity Consultancy who worked on research quantifying the biodiversity impacts of food at Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford. O...

• Accelerate to Net Zero 2024: UK & Europe – 22nd May 2024

  Hosted by The Carbon Trust New initiatives such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and the UK’s Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT), make climate action and reporting a growing focus for businesses across Europe. To realise their climate goals, organisations must create...

• 'Eating to conserve: harnessing seafood sustainability to save threatened sharks' - Dr Div – 1st May 2024

  The historical philosophy of wildlife conservation suggests that if humans and wildlife are separated, then wildlife will thrive. Yet megadiverse countries, like India, which are highly populated, seem to contradict this idea. While wildlife is imperilled in India, research is beginning to show that...