Other Event Archive

• 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]....

• Fairtrade Universities and Colleges Conference 22nd April – 22nd April 2008

  The fourth Fairtrade Universities and Colleges Conference will take place on Tuesday 22 April at the University of Derby. It is an opportunity for everyone and anyone with an interest in the Fairtrade Universities and Colleges initiative to come and learn more about Fairtrade, share their experie...

• Zero Waste in Universities - National Conference – 18th April 2008

  The conference focuses on the opportunities and benefits of waste minimisation activities, especially reuse, for higher education institutions. Its aim is to motivate and encourage further universities and colleges to introduce, extend and / or improve their reuse schemes in student halls of...

• 2nd Ecobuildings Conference in Stuttgart, Germany, 7-8 April 2008 – 7th April 2008 to 8th April 2008

  The second Ecobuildings Conference will be organised by the 4 large EU-projects BRITA in PuBs (Bringing Retrofit Innovation to Application in Public Buildings), Demohouse, Eco-Culture and SARA in Stuttgart, Germany on the 7th and 8th April 2008. The programme has presentations and posters from the i...

• Incentives and Regulation within the Built Environment – 2nd April 2008

  "Incentives and Regulation within the Built Environment" covers all the relevant legislation and incentives – we know you're busy, so get updates on everything you need to know, all in one place, all in one day. - Energy Performance of Buildings Directive - Communication on water scarcity ...

• National Sustainable Procurement Conference 2008 – 26th March 2008

  Maintaining the Future 26 March 2008 – QEII Conference Centre London Exhibition and sponsorship opportunities available Responsible for an annual procurement spend in excess of £140 billion, the UK public sector market is the largest buyer of goods and services in the country. It is th...

• Natural Environment Sector Conference – 25th March 2008

  Natural Environment Sector Conference Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto What is it? What’s in it for us! 25th March 2008 at the WWT London Wetlands Centre Conference supported by the DCSF Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto funding and the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust. Prog...

• Low Carbon ICT conference University of Oxford – 19th March 2008

  The University of Oxford is hosting a Low Carbon ICT conference on 19 March 2008. If you are interested in learning how computing systems can be designed to reduce energy costs and CO2 emissions, this conference is for you! The Low Carbon ICT project team brings together ICT, research and co...

• Low Carbon Technology briefings: Small Scale Wind – 18th March 2008

  The last few years have seen many developments in small scale wind technology. Consequently, the number of turbines in use has risen as a result of a growing interest amongst home owners and organisations in having their own source of green energy. There are a wide range of different technologies...

• Funding for composting/waste facilities - The Composting Association – 11th March 2008 to 12th March 2008

  The Composting Association will be organising a one day seminar on the 11th March 2008 at Pera Innovation Park, Melton Mowbray.This seminar will provide delegates from this expanding area of the waste management industry with an opportunity to find out what funding is currently available, both from ...