Other Event Archive

• ENVISION workshop: Grow to Greatness with Research Excellence – 9th July 2015

  This workshop is designed to help UK businesses to move towards a low carbon economy thanks to direct research and knowledge from PhD students. It’s a half a day and free workshop. Topics discussed will cover different sectors: energy, food, water, waste, and retail to name a few. Furthe...

• SKA Rating Workshop – 8th July 2015

  Further to the EAUC NW meeting on the 8th July (1-4 pm) there is an opportunity for you to attend a SKA Rating workshop on the morning of the 8th July 2015. SKA rating is an environmental assessment tool for fit-out and refurbishment projects. Operated by RICS, SKA rating offers a credible, estab...

• DECC Heat Pump Roadshows – 16th June 2015 to 7th July 2015

  DECC invites universities to heat pump roadshows The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is providing a series of free one-day training courses, designed to help university energy managers to understand more about how heat pumps can deliver lower energy bills, greater comfort and bett...

• ESRC Seminar Series (2015-16) Green Innovation – Making it Work – 6th July 2015

  ESRC Seminar Series: Green Innovation - Making it Work Led by: Professor David J. Smith (Nottingham Business School), Dr Richard Blundel (The Open University Business School), Professor Robert Ackrill (Nottingham Business School). This series of six seminars  brings together academics and pra...

• Solar Independence Day - Edinburgh College site visit – 3rd July 2015

  Is solar PV right for my commercial premises?....... Is installing Solar PV expensive?........Does solar PV really work in Scotland?........Is Feed in Tariff still worthwhile?...Does solar PV cut CO2 emissions?........Does Solar PV still make financial sense? If these are typical of the questions...

• UK AD & Biogas 2015 – 1st July 2015 to 2nd July 2015

  The UK's only dedicated anaerobic digestion and biogas trade show will be taking place in July 2015 at the NEC in Birmingham. Showcasing the latest AD technology and services from 250 exhibitors, the show will also feature a free two-day conference, free seminar sessions, an R&D Hub, one-to-one advi...

• Open Day: Managing a Public Sector Solar Farm Project – 2nd July 2015

  Find out from experts how you can successfully develop a solar farm by attending our 1-day workshop event, including a guided tour of Telford & Wrekin Council’s solar farm, one of the first publicly operated sites in the UK. Telford & Wrekin Council’s solar farm Since our solar fa...

• Sustainability Workshop: Future Success for Low Carbon Communities - the next step forward – 1st July 2015

  Theme: Future success for Low Carbon Communities – the next step forward Facilitators: Howard Lee (Hadlow College), members of the HadLOW CARBON Community and other Low C Groups in Kent This FREE workshop will explore the concept of low Carbon communities – What are they? How have th...

• Masterclass - Education, Ethics, and Values for Sustainability: Transformative Teaching and Learning – 22nd June 2015 to 26th June 2015

  We are offering partial scholarships of 50% for any interested participants in the course ¨Masterclass - Education, Ethics, and Values for Sustainability: Transformative Teaching and Learning with the Earth Charter.¨, to be held from June 22nd to 26th, 2015 at the Earth Charter Center for Education ...

• What do graduates of Environment and Sustainability programmes need to know and be able to do? – 22nd June 2015

  UNU RCE Severn is pleased to be welcoming Dr Bonnie McBain from University of Newcastle, Australia. She will be sharing the results of a national project  supported by the Australian Government Office for Learning and Teaching which has implications for the international ESD community. During this l...

• European Symposium on Energy and Environmental Technologies” (EURO-ENVIROENERGY 2016) – 20th June 2015 to 22nd June 2015

  CALL FOR PAPERS The aims of EURO-ENVIROENERGY 2016 are as follows: i. to provide universities, researchers but also cities and municipalities with an opportunity to present their works in the field of energy and environmental  technologies; ii. to foster the exchange of information, ideas a...

• ISCN 2015 Conference: Expanding the Dialogue – 17th June 2015 to 19th June 2015

  The ISCN 2015 Conference will be held in Hong Kong, a remarkable city renowned for urban density and natural beauty in a sub-tropical climate. Hosted by the University of Hong Kong, the conference will include a fast-paced, two-day program of thought-provoking keynote presentations, interactive pane...

• Jamie Agombar (NUS, Head of Sustainability) Presenting on Responsible Future Accreditation Scheme – 11th June 2015

  You are invited to attend an open seminar hosted by UNU RCE Severn at the University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham. Jamie Agombar, Head of Sustainability for the National Union of Students (NUS) will be sharing experiences, lessons learned and developments of the pilot for the new Responsible Fu...

• AUE Workshop on Compliance with the Heat Network Regulations – 4th June 2015

  Agenda 10:00 Welcome and Introductions Overview of heat network regulations & enforcement, Chris Smith, Enforcement Team Manager National Measurement & Regulation Office -Enforcement Authority Discussions o Who is subject to the duties and how do I know if I am a heat supplier? o W...

• Student Eats 2015 – 3rd June 2015

  Are you involved in growing food on your campus? Join dozens of other students and staff from across the UK at the annual Student Eats conference at Lancaster University. Gain new knowledge by participating in a series of workshops, learn from each other’s good practice and leave equippe...

• Sustainability Workshop: Household sustainability - how to save the planet and your money – 27th May 2015

  Facilitators: Ian Smith (Transition Energy), Howard Lee This FREE workshop will explore the concept of sustainability at the household level, ranging across issues such as food supply, waste management, energy and water use. This will be reviewed in the context of legislation and funding opportun...

• Sustainability Workshop: Gaining a Competitive Edge – 15th May 2015

  Over the years, the definition of "sustainability" has adapted and evolved, and now often means many things to different people. Some see it as having a focus on environmental impacts, some social impacts and others economic impacts, and those that live, eat and breathe sustainability, a combination...

• Health, Wellbeing and Education for Sustainability: Lessons for HE from the health professions – 15th May 2015

  UNU RCE Severn has the pleasure of hosting Stefi Barna from the University of East Anglia. Considerable work has been done over the past five years to frame health as a sustainability concern in HE. A year-long consultation involving UK medical schools, medical Royal Colleges, post-graduate deane...

• Students and Businesses Transforming their City – 28th April 2015

  This free one-day conference will inspire and equip staff, students and businesses to deliver sustainability projects and solutions. Throughout the day we will explore how universities and students’ unions can foster a partnership approach to sustainability and the positive impacts such collab...

• Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme: Progress to date – and how to account for your fleet! – 23rd April 2015

  A webinar to review the progress of ESOS and examine in detail how transportation and vehicle fleets are covered by the ESOS audit scheme. As we run-up to the mandatory ESOS audit submission date, we are gathering a wealth of practical feedback from working with clients on compliance and audit...