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  EAUC welcomes the Just Transition Framework agreement – 30th June 2025

  EAUC has welcomed the launch of the Just Transition Framework, a landmark agreement announced on 26 June by the Association of Colleges (AOC) in partnership with college trade unions in England (UCU, Unite, GMB, NEU and Unison). The joint agreement sets out a local strategy for colleges in Englan...

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  The scores are in: Sustainability Leadership Scorecard annual report launched – 18th June 2025

  New analysis reveals key progress areas and ongoing challenges for college and university sustainability performance The annual report of the Sustainability Leadership Scorecard (SLS), delivered by EAUC in partnership with AUDE, has been released today. This year’s report draws on self-a...

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  2025 International Green Gown Awards finalists announced – 16th June 2025

  The finalists of the 2025 International Green Gown Awards have now been announced.    97 finalists from 27 countries and 59 institutions made this year's shortlist in 8 categories.  Now in their 11th year, the awards recognise the outstanding sustainability projects being implemented in educati...

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  Have your say: Furniture purchasing consortia – 5th June 2025

  The North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) invites people working in sustainability and/or procurement to submit feedback to inform the development of the renewed HE Sustainable Furniture Framework (FFE2008 NE). The circular economy Lots in the current Framework have seen limite...

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  Join the EAUC board in 2025 – 28th April 2025

  Join the EAUC board and make an impact on over 2 million people working in post-16 education, embedding sustainability in everything they do: equipping learners for their lives and shaping society for the better. This is a unique opportunity for someone to bring a further education leadership per...

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  EAUC welcomes Early Education Minister as 1,000th volunteer Climate Ambassador – 9th April 2025

  EAUC is proud to welcome the Minister for Early Education, Stephen Morgan MP, as the UK’s 1,000th volunteer Climate Ambassador. The milestone marks a key achievement in the Climate Ambassadors programme that matches volunteer climate experts with nurseries, schools and colleges to develop c...

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  Applications for the 2025 UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards are now open – 3rd April 2025

  Applications for the 2025 UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards are now open Showcase your institution's sustainability achievements with an application to the 2025 UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards, delivered by EAUC in association with UKRI.  With categories ranging from Campus Health, Food and Drin...

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  Scottish Funding Council renews EAUC Scotland funding for 2025/26 – 26th March 2025

  We are pleased to announce that EAUC’s funding bid for the next phase of its work in Scotland has been approved by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC). We will continue to deliver our "Supporting a step-change towards environmental sustainability at Scotland's Universities and Colleges" program...

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  Resources to support Biodiversity Action published – 25th March 2025

  2021-2030 is the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, which calls for collective action to prevent, halt and reverse loss of nature. EAUC Scotland has today launched a new resource package designed to support post-16 education institutions in efforts to protect and restore biodiversity. ...

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  Planned updates to 2025/26 People and Planet University League scoring – 14th March 2025

  Ahead of the 2025/26 University League submissions, EAUC has worked with People and Planet to successfully advocate for changes to bring the scoring in line with other frameworks used by universities. The agreed changes, to be applied to the 2025/26 University League, are: 1. If your instituti...

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  EAUC co-hosts Climate Education and Skills Group with the Grantham Institute – 27th February 2025

  Cross-sector forum brings together representatives from government, industry and education to drive collaboration on climate education and green skills On 13 February EAUC co-hosted a reboot meeting of the Climate Education and Skills Group alongside the Grantham Institute at Imperial College Londo...

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  Applications open: 2025 International Green Gown Awards – 27th February 2025

  Applications are now open for the 2025 International Green Gown Awards  Recognising exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by the world's universities and colleges, the International Green Gown Awards set the bar and put every learning institution at the heart of delivering the U...

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  Updated Careers Guides now available – 25th February 2025

  Updated Green Careers Guides In January 2025, we updated our popular careers guides to include more case studies and resources to help you communicate about them.    How to find a job that's good for you and the planet - a Green Careers Guide now includes:  - New profiles of people in green ...

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  Join our team – 6th February 2025

  Training and Development Officer Come and join the EAUC team in this exciting role! This role focuses on developing a robust framework of professional development to enhance member capability and skills. The postholder will coordinate our annual conference, oversee and further develop our CPD ...

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  Registration open for EAUC Annual Conference 2025 – 4th February 2025

  The EAUC proudly presents our 2025 Annual Conference. ​ Join us at Sheffield Hallam University on the 24th and 25th of June 2025. This is not just a conference; its a coming together for our community to learn and create space to reflect and collaborate.  ​ Bringing over 200 people from the ...

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  Applications open for EAUC Scotland's Advisory Group – 28th January 2025

  EAUC Scotland are seeking a dedicated EAUC Member to join our Advisory Group (AG) at our Spring Forum and AGM on 27th March 2025. We are particularly looking for: A representative working on/within estates decarbonisation and adaptation in a university Applicants can be at any stage of the...

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  Sector vacancy - Operations Manager - Energy and Sustainability - Heriot-Watt University – 22nd January 2025

  Heriot-Watt University is seeking a highly skilled candidate with good electrical, mechanical or building services experience, and a passion to help drive forward sustainable energy solutions and make a tangible impact on their environmental systems. This pivotal role will be central to the success ...

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  Sustainability Leadership Scorecard - submit your scores by 31 January – 10th December 2024

  The Sustainability Leadership Scorecard (SLS) is a comprehensive online self-assessment tool designed to help universities and colleges evaluate and improve their sustainability performance. Each year, EAUC and AUDE, delivery partners of the SLS, compile an annual report reviewing how the sector as ...

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  Become a net zero college with the updated Climate Action Roadmap – 14th November 2024

  A new and improved version of the Climate Action Roadmap for Colleges is now available. Over the past year, we’ve been working closely with AOC - the Association of Colleges and the wider sector to gather feedback about the resource and enhance it.  The updated version, launched today at...

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  Winners of the 2024 UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards announced – 13th November 2024

  South Devon College takes home the Sustainability Institution of the Year Award as 37 other institutions are recognised for innovative sustainability initiatives. EAUC has announced this winners of this year's UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards in association with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI...

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