Other Event Archive

• Sustainable Practice in Universities – 4th September 2008

  Over the past two decades, universities have experienced unprecedented growth to accommodate increasing numbers of young people entering higher education. This trend is expected to continue… At this conference, delegates will have the opportunity to hear from keynote speakers, as well as...

• Introduction to the UK Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) – 2nd September 2008

  A 1/2 day briefing workshop run by The Energy Consortium. See flyer below for more details and a booking form.

• The Sustainable Desktop? - Achieving Energy Efficient PCs in Universities and Colleges – 2nd September 2008

  This free event will launch SusteIT’s new ICT footprinting tool, which is based on a detailed analysis of communication, computing, and digital printing at the University of Sheffield. The analysis shows that ICT is now responsible for 18% of the University’s total electricity consumptio...

• IAP2 International Conference – 27th August 2008 to 29th August 2008

  Public Participation and Corporate Social Responsibility: from why to how REGISTRATION NOW OPEN - early-bird price reduction closes 29th May 08. The International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) conference will be held in partnership with the Scottish Centre for Sustainable Develop...

• Sustainable ICT in Universities and Colleges – 21st August 2008

  Information and communication technologies (ICT) such as remote web access, thin client, and videoconferencing can enable staff to work more efficiently and flexibly. They can support space-efficient office layouts, working from home or other remote locations, more effective working ‘on site&r...

• HEFCE Sustainable development consultation seminars – 4th July 2008 to 16th July 2008

  HEFCE is consulting on a 2008 update to its strategic statement and action plan on sustainable development in the higher education sector. Further details are at: www.hefce.ac.uk/pubs/hefce/2008/08_18/ They are holding the following consultation seminars: - 04/07/2008 Royal Institute of Briti...

• CREE Summer School Seminar - Learning and Sustainability: recognising the mirage – 15th July 2008

  Learning is central to ecological responsibility – but the real question is, how? On the now dominant sustainable development picture, various kinds of learning are instrumental to our behaving responsibly towards the future within an ecological framework of actions and consequences. The urg...

• UK ITE network for Education for Sustainable Development/Global Citizenship – 10th July 2008

  The following event is being organised by ESCalate: UK ITE network for Education for Sustainable Development/Global Citizenship Thursday 10 July 2008 Venue: Central London (TBA) Please click here for further details...

• Environmental Management & Performance Measurement – 8th July 2008

  A learning and networking event for the public sector will take place on Tuesday 8 July at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in central London. The event is sponsored by Defra, local government, the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), the Office of Government Commerce, the Institute ...

• Sustainability: A Whole College Approach – 27th June 2008

  Following Lancaster & Morecambe College’s Green Gown Award as winner of 2007/8 Colleges and Smaller Institutions category for sustainable practice,  a half day conference is being run that will: • Provide practical insights into a whole college approach to sustainability from policy to...

• Forum For The Future - Reconnections 2008 – 16th June 2008 to 20th June 2008

  Reconnections is a one week course in the Lake District, led by Jonathon Porritt. The course provides the space to re-connect with the natural world and to immerse yourself in the ethical, philosophical and spiritual dimensions of Sustainable Development Agenda Monday: Arrival at Yewfield lun...

• Leading Journeys Towards Sustainability – 20th June 2008

  This conference is for anyone who is engaged with education for sustainability. Conference aims: • To explore the influences that lead to individual and institutional commitment to sustainability • To share professional practice of sustainability at individual and institutional level...

• Sustainable IT in Universities and Colleges – 19th June 2008

  Energy Efficient Configuration, Cooling & Power Supply in Data Centres Computing and HPC clusters in data centres consume large amounts of electricity directly, and typically may use as much again in cooling, power supply equipment and other ‘overhead’ activities. This is increasingly...

• Leadership for Sustainability Forums – 4th June 2008

  LEADERSHIP FOR SUSTAINABILITY FORUMS Sustainable development is one of the most widely aired and hotly debated issues of our time. More than ever, and in more ways than one, it is becoming a global issue, and one which does not seem likely to go away. CEL’s sustainable development strate...

• Thinking & Acting Responsibly – 23rd May 2008

  Thinking and Acting Sustainably: Profile of a 21st Century Professional, a one day workshop for professionals from PP4SD & the Institution of Environmental Sciences. This one-day workshop will bring together professionals from different areas to engage in practical activities and dialogue on sust...

• Sustainabilitylive! 2008 – 20th May 2008 to 22nd May 2008

  Sustainabilitylive! 2008 is dedicated to helping organisations step towards a sustainable business. With over 450 exhibitors showcasing the latest industry technology and over 100hrs of complimentary seminar and conferences, Sustainabilitylive! gives visitors the tools, expertise and knowledge to c...

• Consultation meeting on the proposed BREEAM for HE scheme – 14th May 2008

  A consultation meeting on the proposed BREEAM for HE scheme has been arranged for May 14, at City University in London. This will take place from 1030 to 1245. The aim is to a) review sector experience of BREEAM to date, and b) to discuss possible solutions to key issues which have already emerged (...

• Intelligent and Sustainable Commercial Infrastructure for London – 28th April 2008

  HEEPI’s SusteIT project is working with partners on two linked, small-scale, workshops as part of a study of the Environmental Goods and Services Sector in London for the London Development Agency (LDA). The workshops are exploring the potential for, and the linkages between, intelligent bui...

• Regeneration and Wellbeing: Research into Practice – 24th April 2008 to 25th April 2008

  Regeneration is a key priority for Britain today. This conference aims to investigate the challenges of regeneration, and particularly how regeneration policies and programmes increase wellbeing. It will address these aims by adopting a critical perspective and asking such questions as: ·What are...

• SustainIT Conference – 22nd April 2008 to 23rd April 2008

  A heavily reduced academic rate has been negotiated for the forthcoming SustainIT Conference on 22-23 April. The academic rate is just £149 instead of the standard rate of £1095. When booking please state 'academic booking' and send to [email protected]....