Other Event Archive

• 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...

• AUCSO 2015 Conference – 14th April 2015 to 16th April 2015

  DELEGATE INFORMATION VENUE – Holywell Park and Burleigh Court are located within Loughborough University and is a 4 Star Conference Centre and Hotel, offering a variety of double or twin rooms https://www.burleighcourt.co.uk/hotel-and-spa/our-rooms. Wi-fi is available throughout the venue. ...

• Facing the Future 2015 Conference: Learning the Power of Multiple Perspectives – 26th March 2015 to 27th March 2015

  There are a limited number of funded places still available for the upcoming conference Facing the Future 2015: Learning the Power of Multiple Perspectives (@FTF21st). Key note speakers from both industry and academic institutions - David Sigsworth, Chairman of SEPA and Professor Sue Black, ...

• Is Our Water Safe? – Detecting and Treating Hidden Water Pollutants – 26th March 2015

  Inaugural Lecture by Prof Rakesh Kanda followed by light refreshments Free to attend but prior booking required We like to assume that our water is clean and safe. But what does it really contain? How does this affect the environment and how safe is our water to drink? The quality of our wate...

• Green Office Model Webinar – 13th March 2015

  On Friday 13.03.2015, 12-13 o’clock UK time (13-14 o’clock NL and German time), rootAbility will host a 60min webinar in which you can learn more about the Green Office Model. The Green Office Model is the idea of a student-led and staff-supported sustainability unit. It acts as a pla...

• Personal Development Days – 12th March 2015

  A series of Personal Development Days – in Tavistock, with Clare Moody and Kirsti Norris. The first day focuses on personal resilience and reconnection (12th March 2015) • Do you feel as if you are working even harder than ever before? • Are you struggling to focus on core val...

• Making a Difference: Ethical, Social and Sustainable Business Practices – 11th March 2015

  Businesses and other organisations are increasingly recognising the importance of operating in an ethical, socially responsible and sustainable way. This event will provide the opportunity for organisations of all sizes to join together to share good practice, and to learn from those that have ac...