Other Event Archive

• AASHE 2014 Conference and Expo – 26th October 2014 to 29th October 2014

  Innovation for Sustainable Economies & Communities Empowering higher education sustainability professionals With nearly 2,000 participants, AASHE's annual conference is the largest gathering of higher education sustainability professionals and students in North America. In one of the most inn...

• Making Universities Sustainable Conference – 22nd October 2014 to 24th October 2014

  Learn, contribute and network with other professionals from around the globe. Who is the target audience? Engaged sustainability professionals from universities all over the globe. Workshops and knowledge for both experienced and less experienced professionals Why participate? Get i...

• S-Lab - Reducing Autoclave Energy Use and Environmental Impact – 23rd October 2014

  Laboratory equipment uses much energy and water, and has other significant environmental impacts. S-Lab audits have found that the equipment energy bill alone can be over £100,000 annually in a large laboratory. There is growing evidence, e.g. from laboratory fridges and freezers, that these impacts...

• Govtoday Sustainable Transport Conference 2014 – 22nd October 2014

  Ultra Low Carbon Travel Govtoday is delighted to be hosting the Sustainable Transport conference, which will be held on 22nd October at the Mermaid, the city of London. FULLY FUNDED* tickets are currently being made available for those public and third sector delegates who qualify. You are...

• Education for sustainable development: Guidance for UK higher education providers – 17th October 2014

  Severn Room, Exhibition and Conference Centre, Frenchay Campus, University of the West of England, Bristol, BS34 8QZ The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and the University of the West of England (UWE) invite you to attend a one-day event t...

• The Higher & Further Education Show – 16th October 2014

  The Higher Education Show promises to bring together HE and FE business leaders and decision makers under one roof to find solutions, discuss challenges and procure goods and services. Developed in-conjunction with the sector, it is the ONLY event of its kind to bring together all of the key busines...

• Transition Roadshow St Andrews – 10th October 2014 to 11th October 2014

  Transition Roadshow St Andrews is a two-day programme of workshops and exchanges on local community environmental action, taking place at the University of St Andrews on the 10th and 11th October 2014. We at Transition University of St Andrews are very keen to welcome staff and students from Univers...

• Emeritus Prof. Geoff Scott: Developing and Assessing Graduates who are 'Work Ready Plus' – 10th October 2014

  The UNU-RCE Severn would like to invite you to a lunchtime seminar at the Park Campus, University of Gloucestershire. We are thrilled to announce the confirmation of a visit from Emeritus Professor Geoff Scott who will be sharing his expertise, knowledge and experience in Higher Education and Sustai...

• The Not-for-Profit World Our Hearts Know is Possible – 6th October 2014

  London RCE Event with the EFS programme and in association with the Weeks Centre for Social and Policy Research Education for Sustainability Discussion evening. Book a free place at this exciting talk and discussion. Speaker Donnie Maclurcan Ph.D.Affiliate Professor, Southern Oregon University...

• COPERNICUS Alliance Conference “Education for Sustainability: Building capacity in higher educ – 3rd October 2014

  We are pleased to share programme information and to invite participation in an international conference organised by COPERNICUS Alliance (CA) and Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. This international Conference is taking place in the year the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Dev...

• Good Food Nation Consultation Events – 12th September 2014 to 30th September 2014

  We have found that food is a great sustainability opener for many. Following on from the Consultation Event on Scottish Government’s Good Food Nation strategy on 4 September, hosted by University of Edinburgh, we would like you to join us to share ideas about, debate and influence the Scott...

• Salix Finance September Regional Meetings – 9th September 2014 to 29th September 2014

  Salix Finance are inviting current and prospective clients to Regional Meetings they are holding across England in September. The meetings will provide an ideal opportunity for attendees to meet and share knowledge with peers on energy efficient technologies and project experiences. Clients wh...

• Trade Union Climate Conference and student workshop – 20th September 2014

  The conference will be held under the title "For a Future that Doesn’t Cost the Earth: The International Fight for Climate Jobs". It will be the launch conference for the new, updated edition of our "One Million Climate Jobs" booklet and an important organising event for a series of mobilisati...

• Meeting the Challenge of a Sustainable Urban Future: the contribution of green walls – 4th September 2014 to 5th September 2014

  International Conference 2014 We are pleased to announce our first International Conference on Green Walls in urban areas. Convenors: Professor John Dover & Mme Caroline Chiquet Keynote Speakers Keynote addresses at the conference will be delivered by Dr Patrick Blanc (CNR...

• 6th International Conference on Carbon Accounting: Cities & Communities – 5th September 2014

  Carbon accounting has rapidly become a highly professionalised and rigorous field, but at the same time the range of organisations engaged in mandatory and voluntary reporting has expanded to include everyone from multinational corporations to community groups. Similarly, carbon footprints are no...

• 2nd World Symposium on Sustainable Development at Universities (WSSD-U-2014) – 3rd September 2014 to 5th September 2014

  Following-up the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) The 2012 UN Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD), also known as "Rio+20", was a historical event. Held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in June 2012, this landmark gathering agreed on various sets of actions to make the world a ...

• 2014 S-Lab Awards – 2nd September 2014 to 3rd September 2014

  The Awards scheme is in its third year and recognises good practice and innovation from around the world in a range of areas, including design of new and refurbished laboratories, laboratory effectiveness, laboratory environmental improvement, laboratory informatics, best new laboratory product and ...

• Powering Ahead: Citizen involvement in the future of public services – 28th August 2014

  Location Map You are invited to be inspired by two leaders in community empowerment from the internationally acclaimed Highlander Center in Appalachia, Tennessee, alma mater of Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks. Pam McMichael and Elandria Williams from Highlander will lead an action learning e...

• Zero Waste Scotland, Re-use and Repair Programme Seminar – 26th August 2014

  Save the date - find out what re-use and repair opportunities are available during 2014/15 ZWS programme. You are invited to attend a free Zero Waste Scotland seminar exploring the exciting opportunities around our upcoming programme of re-use and repair projects. Who should attend? Local aut...

• Carrier Bag Training Programme – 17th July 2014 to 12th August 2014

  Following on from the recent presentation Neil Purdom did to the Waste TSN... a series of training sessions has been arranged to go over the requirements of the Regulations, and these may be of interest to those Colleges and Universities who might not be aware of the potential impact. I will cert...