Other Event Archive

• National Active Travel Conference – 13th May 2009

  We are currently living in a Scotland where 69% of people travel to work by car; 11.8% walk; 1.6% cycle and 13.5% take public transport. Of all car trips taken, 26% are less than 2 miles and 56% are less than 5 miles. Our cities and towns are increasingly choked by traffic, and at the same time, peo...

• Free Sustainable Laboratories Events Featuring Allan Doyle – 27th April 2009 to 1st May 2009

  Sustainable Labs - Learning from Uiniversity of California: 27 Apr London, 28 Apr Bradford, 1 May Edinburgh Three Free events on promoting sustainable laboratory practices [NB London nearly full - some places left in Bradford and Edinburgh]: All feature Allen Doyle, founder of the award win...

• Carbon Reduction Commitment Conference – 30th April 2009

  I am delighted to report that EIC is running a major conference jointly with the Department for Energy and Climate Change and the Environment Agency on the Carbon Reduction Commitment. Joan Ruddock MP, Minister for the Carbon Reduction Commitment, will be the keynote speaker at the conference, w...

• Keeping IT Clean: Energy and the Networked Computing Environment – 22nd May 2009 to 29th April 2009

  In March 2008, the University of Oxford hosted the 'Towards Low Carbon ICT' conference to stimulate discussion on the practical measures that can be taken to build ICT services that both reduce carbon dioxide emissions, and mitigate the effects that higher energy prices will have on our institutions...

• The Language of Sustainability: Shouting but not being heard – 27th April 2009

  The Language of Sustainability: Shouting but not being heard 27th April, Grosvenor Offices, 70 Grosvenor Street, London, W1K3JP This one day conference focuses on the Language of Sustainability and features some of the most prominent voices in the sector. During the morning session a panel o...

• SUE-MoT Conference 2009 22 - 24.04.09 – 22nd April 2009 to 24th April 2009

  SUE-MoT Conference 2009 Second International Conference on Whole Life Urban Sustainability and its Assessment Conference aim: The conference will bring together leading international researchers, professionals, tool developers, policy makers and other stakeholders who are involved in the field ...

• The Green Agenda: Are we engaging the consumer? – 22nd April 2009

  The Green Agenda: Are we engaging the consumer? 22nd April 2009 The rise and rise of the green agenda is creating an ever increasing number of green initiatives, CSR projects, and local and national government proposals. Almost all organisations - both commercial and non commercial - want to esta...

• Anticipating Tomorrow For Change Today – 21st April 2009

  The inaugural conference of the Institute for Sustainability, Health and Environment (UWE)   This conference will focus on "the view from the bridge in 2035". Using tis vantage point to better understand what we as practitioners and academics should be focussing on now to create a more sust...

• Reacting to Climate Change – 21st April 2009

  'Reacting to Climate Change' together with Association of Sustainability Practitioners (ASP) 21st April 1.30pm - 5.30pm, University of Westminster, London Board room 309 Regent street W1B 2UW "Climate change is becoming one of the most critical elements in corporate strategy. Failure to act i...

• Designing & Constructing Colleges and Universities – 30th March 2009

  Designing & Constructing Colleges and Universities 30th March 2009, London www.buildingconferences.com/education Organised by Building and BD Conferences, this intensive one-day conference will give delegates the knowledge and guidance they need to operate within the higher education sector...

• Can the Music Industry Afford to Go Green – 30th March 2009

  Date:  Mar 30, 2009 from 18:30 to 21:00 Venue:  The Basement, PRS for Music, 29-33 Berners Street, London, W1T 3AB Location:  Nearest Tube - Goodge St (Northern Line). Alliance is at Mortimer St end of Berners St. Cost:  Standard: £20.00, Trade Body Members: £20.00, Members: £15.00 SPEA...

• Energy Efficient AND Safe HVAC for Labs - US Experience and Lessons – 3rd March 2009

  Rising costs, new regulations and stakeholder pressures are requiring a marked reduction in the energy and environmental footprint of laboratories, which are extremely energy and water intensive. One reason is tighter health and safety regulation, requiring increased ventilation. But other – a...

• Designing Laboratories for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability – 2nd March 2009

  Rising costs, new regulations and stakeholder pressures require a marked reduction in the energy and environmental footprint of labs, which are extremely energy and water intensive. Best practice experience shows that better energy efficiency and other environmental benefits are possible without com...

• Feedback on Fairtrade – 27th February 2009

  Cafédirect and Divine Chocolate are delighted to invite you to participate in the first Fairtrade, Campaigners and Friends feedback forum, which will take place at Whole Foods in Kensington, at 5pm on Friday 27th February, during Fairtrade Fortnight. If you are involved in a Fairtrade group, be i...

• Universities in a Changing Environment – 9th February 2009

  In this inaugural lecture, Professor Michael Depledge will consider the changing role of UK universities. The World around us is changing at an unprecedented rate. Rapid population growth, the ageing demographic, globalisation and anthropogenic climate change are posing challenges to all nations...

• Going Greener - People & Planet 30th January 09 – 30th January 2009

  People & Planet will be holding an event on climate change and higher education, 'Going Greener', on Friday 30 January 2009 at the London School of Economics. 'Going Greener' is a day-long event in two halves. Morning: Green League Round Table An opportunity to find out more about People & ...

• Sustainable Innovation: Global Challenges and Opportunities – 28th January 2009

  Global society is facing unprecedented levels and speed of change driven by a range of issues including the fuel, food, and financial crises, climate change, the rise of Chindia ( China and India ) and the growth of internet use. As the economies of Chindia still continue to grow, there is increasin...

• Sustainability in Construction & the Built Environment – 16th January 2009

  This seminar has been organised by the Association of Colleges Strategic Skills Group. Please see the flyer below for more details.

• Emergency Management in Higher Education Institutes (Universities and Colleges) 10 - 12.12.08 – 10th December 2008 to 12th December 2008

   Emergency Management in Higher Education Institutes (Universities and Colleges) Who Should Attend: This course is aimed at staff within Universities and other HEIs who have management or executive responsibility for pre-emergency risk assessment, emergency planning, managing emergencies and busin...

• Latest Developments in UK & EU Environmental Policy - Business Risks and Opportunities 02/12/08 – 2nd December 2008

  Latest Developments in UK & EU Environmental Policy: Business Risks and Opportunities The essential event for understanding the implications of EU and UK environmental policy on your business EIC Members, Public Sector and Academics £295 + VAT Non EIC Members £395 + VAT Keynote Speak...