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Sustainability in BIS – 11th February 2014

SUSTAINABILITY IN BIS: GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO THE COMMITTEE’S SEVENTH REPORT OF SESSION 2013-14 The Report, Sustainability in BIS: Government response to the Committee’s Seventh Report of Session 2013-14 has now been published as the Environmental Audit Committee’s Sixth Speci...

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The University of Greenwich launch food growing in schools research – 10th February 2014

Researchers at the University of Greenwich (an EAUC Member) have found that food growing in schools makes an "incredible difference" to children's lives, but schools want more support to integrate food growing into every day school life. Funded by the BIG Lottery, the ‘Taking the Pulse: Mai...

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It's Go Green Week 2014! – 10th February 2014

Taking place from 10 - 16 February, Go Green Week is People & Planet’s annual national week of action on climate change in schools, colleges and universities. Students run a week of activities to raise awareness and demand stronger action to tackle the climate crisis. Share with us your pla...

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EAUC consultation response to HEFCE Sustainable Development Framework – 7th February 2014

The EAUC is a Member-led organisation. We represent you, and ensure that your views on topical issues are conveyed to the rest of the sector and to the Government. One important way we can do this is by responding to consultations from the Government and other organisations. As you will be aware,...

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The Prince of Wales presents Gamal Albinsaid with the Young Sustainability Entrepreneur Prize

Prince Charles - ‘Get the students more involved’ – 4th February 2014

Blog post by EAUC CEO Iain Patton "Get the students more involved" "Those were the words HRH The Prince of Wales said to me when I was talking to him about the EAUC’s challenge to inspire and steer UK universities and colleges on a more sustainable course. He is spot on of course. We me...

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Wildflower Meadows on Campus – 4th February 2014

In December last year Pearl Costello, the Environmental Graduate Trainee at the Royal Agricultural University asked the Sustainability Exchange Forum the following questions: "Hi all I was just wondering if anybody has had experience with creating Wildflower Meadows on campus or on a larger scal...

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World's First Professor of Green Economics at the University of Roehampton – 31st January 2014

Professor Molly Scott Cato will present her inaugural lecture - "There is No Wealth But Life: Rethinking Economics, Enterprise and Regeneration – at the University on Monday 3 February 2014. Molly is a leading world expert in the area of green economics which combines a concern for environm...

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What do you have planned for Climate Week 2014? – 31st January 2014

Climate Week is Britain’s biggest climate change campaign, inspiring a new wave of action to create a sustainable future. Culminating in a week of activities on 3-9 March 2014, it showcases practical solutions from every sector of society that help people live and work more sustainably. Eac...

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Calling all students! Positive Projects Competition for EAUC Scotland Conference – 29th January 2014

Are you helping deliver an exciting project with a positive impact on sustainability at your institution and on your fellow students? Then EAUC Scotland wants to hear about it. We seek two University students and two College students to present their Positive Projects at our Scotland Conference o...

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Two affordable low emission travel schemes – 22nd January 2014

New Member only offers! We would like to make you aware of two schemes with added EAUC Member benefits available for all staff at your institution as potential whole institution staff benefit. They are called Salary Sacrifice Cars and Salary Sacrifice Cycles. When it comes to staff and stude...

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EAUC 2013 Staff Sustainable Christmas Pledges - the follow up – 21st January 2014

In December 2013 all EAUC staff took a pledge to be more sustainable this Christmas. Post-celebrations, how well did we do? Iain Patton "I pledge not to pinch so many of the fair trade chocolates in my children’s Christmas stockings as I usually have to go out and buy more which is a...

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2nd World Symposium on Sustainable Development at Universities (WSSD-U-2014) - 2nd call for papers – 21st January 2014

Registrations are now open for this event and a 2nd call for papers has been issued. Deadlines Deadline for submission of abstracts: 30th January 2014 Deadline for submission of papers: 30th March 2014 Deadline for registrations: 30th May 2014 2nd Call for Papers: This is the second cal...

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The drive for change - launching the Manifesto at the Houses of Parliament – 17th January 2014

In this month's edition of University Business, we share more about the launch of the Manifesto at the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday 17 December 2013 at a lively event, hosted by Environmental Audit Committee chair Joan Walley MP. Guests at the launch included Shadow Schools Minister Kevin Bren...

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Jamie Agombar, NUS, recognised for great work amongst EAUC Members at the Guardian University Awards – 16th January 2014

We are delighting to announce that Jamie Agombar, NUS, has been nominated for the Inspiring Leader Award at the Guardian’s 2014 University Awards. Jamie has worked closely with EAUC on a number of projects, least of all helping us to recently launch student access to Membership and Jamie is al...

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Applications now open for Forum for the Future’s MA in Leadership for Sustainable Development – 16th January 2014

2014: Time for Change Forum for the Future's Masters in Leadership for Sustainable Development is now accepting applications for its 2014-15 programme, until Tuesday 25 March 2014. This intensive one year postgraduate programme is unique, as it combines work-based learning with expert tuition...

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Contributions for EAUC response to HEFCE sustainable development consultation – 9th January 2014

The EAUC is a Member-led organisation. We represent you, and ensure that your views on topical issues are conveyed to the rest of the sector and to the Government. One important way we can do this is by responding to consultations from the Government and other organisations. As you will be aware,...

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EAUC Staff Volunteering Day 2013 – 7th January 2014

Every year EAUC staff spread the joy of Christmas by getting out of the office, getting our hands dirty and mucking in with a day of volunteering. This Christmas we had the pleasure of spending this time looking after our furry, four-legged friends at the Cheltenham Animal Shelter! It is not un-k...

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Facilities Management Procurement Toolkit from WRAP – 6th January 2014

The Government's Waste and Resource Action Programme (WRAP) are now funding support to clients of Facilities Management (FM) services. WRAP have developed a way of delivering support to help clients of FM services improve the efficiency of the contracts being tendered or that are in development, ...

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Merry Christmas from your EAUC! – 17th December 2013

Here at the EAUC we are determined to continue our sustainable way of living and thinking through the festive season! All of our staff have pledged one sustainable action that they are going to try to persue this Christmas. EAUC Staff sustainable Christmas pledges: Iain Patton, Chief Exec...

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Green Gown Awards 2013 - University Business – 16th December 2013

"The Green Gown Awards are about celebrating a shift in thinking within the university and college sector to embrace and support those that are really pushing ahead with meaningful ways of making a future that works for all." - Professor Iain Stewart MBE Rebecca Paddick (University Business) took...

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Breakfast Forum: ‘The Benefits of Carbon Reporting’ – 3rd December 2013

On Friday 29 November, around thirty delegates attended a breakfast forum on the benefits of carbon reporting. Run by CICS, the sustainability assurance provider and EAUC Gold member, the forum included presentations and breakout sessions. After an introduction to the hows and whys of carbon foot...

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The EAUC invites tenders for the event management of the Green Gown Awards 2014 and 2015 – 2nd December 2013

The Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (the EAUC) invites tenders for the event management and delivery of the Green Gown Awards in 2014 and 2015. Now in its 10th year, the annual Green Gown Awards recognise exceptional initiatives being undertaken by universities and college...

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Mat Jane (middle) receiving his award from host Kevin Keegan (left) and Manoj Styche-Patel (right)

University of Winchester's initiatives recognised with Sustainability Award – 2nd December 2013

The University of Winchester won the Blake Lapthorn Sustainability Award at the Hampshire Business Awards 2013 earlier this week. Designed to highlight the best of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight’s thriving business community, the awards showcase the strength of some of the UK’s most...

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EAUC Members recognised at Times Higher Education Awards 2013 – 29th November 2013

Now in their ninth year, the Times Higher Education Awards are a highlight of the academic calendar and a glittering celebration of the best of the sector. The awards represent a unique and high-profile opportunity to celebrate the excellence and amazing achievements of UK higher education instit...

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UK University estates continue to grow with a total income figure in excess of £26 billion – 29th November 2013

AUDE (Association of University Directors of Estate) releases its comprehensive report showcasing key Estate statistics across the sector. Released on 27 November, ‘Estates: The Foundations of Higher Education’ report, is a challenging and interesting analysis of the estates of the h...

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Peter Davies, Commissioner for Sustainable Futures, photo courtesy of Cynnal Cymru

Bridgend College supports the Sustainable Development Charter Conference – 26th November 2013

A major conference on sustainability, the Sustainable Development Charter and the Future Generations Bill took place in Cardiff on 6th November and was attended by approximately 150 organisations from both public and private sectors. The event was attended by a number of high profile speakers inc...

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University of Winchester wins another gold for reducing carbon footprint – 26th November 2013

EAUC Member, the University of Winchester, has received the city’s highest endorsement for environmental performance for a second year running. The Carbon Smart Gold certificate, awarded by the Carbon Smart project on behalf of Winchester City Council, recognises local organisations that ta...

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Open call for 2014 Conference sessions – 26th November 2013

Be part of your Conference We’re currently in the vital planning stages for the 18th EAUC Annual Conference and we are now putting out an open call for Conference sessions. Create a session to inspire others! Our Members and partners are key to providing these sessions/workshops to s...

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The Efficiency Exchange on the Guardian – 25th November 2013

The Efficiency Exchange has begun a partnership with the Guardian Higher Education Network to offer a new section for university professionals in managerial, administrative and service provision roles. The new section brings together the latest thinking, success stories and good practice, as well as...

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Meet the new Member Advisory Council recruits - voted for by you! – 25th November 2013

Following a call out for recruits to the Member Advisory Council (MAC) in September and a period of voting from the wider EAUC Membership, we're delighted to announce the new Council members. Thank you to all Members who showed their support by voting for these nominees. • Ann-Marie Corna...

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EAUC invites Members to form our 2014 Conference Programme Panel – 22nd November 2013

The role of the Conferrence Programme Panel (CPP) is to ensure that the sessions included in the EAUC’s Annual Conference programme, meet the needs and demands of the delegates. Delegates are made up of sustainability practitioners from within both the higher and further education sector. T...

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EAUC Member survey results 2013 – 22nd November 2013

This year’s Member survey was a crucial one against a backdrop of immense change for the sector, for the EAUC and its Members. We are confident that EAUC Membership offers something unique and quantifiable. Whether this is providing you as individuals with capacity and networks to lead sust...

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Member Spotlight on Oxford Brookes University - University Business – 21st November 2013

At the EAUC, we are really proud of the sustainability excellence that exists within our Membership. We see it as one of our main responsibilities to celebrate and share this excellence with the sector to inspire others. That is why we create Member Spotlights: to understand more about an institutio...

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Flexible learning: six new ideas – 18th November 2013

Flexibility should be seen as a skill in its own right, rather than simply as an inclusive method of teaching in higher education This is just one of the findings from the most recent report on flexible learning by the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Flexible pedagogies: new pedagogical ideas, al...

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EAUC Members represented on Green League Oversight Group – 13th November 2013

People & Planet strives to make the compilation of its Green League as transparent and rigorous as possible each year. Each year, a Green League Oversight Group (GLOG) is recruited from among sector stakeholders, with members selected to represent the widest possible diversity of the sector in te...

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Professor Iain Stewart MBE (here with EAUC CEO, Iain Patton) announced the Green Gown Award 2013 Winners

Sustainability goes full steam ahead at the 2013 Green Gown Awards! – 13th November 2013

Over 325 sustainability leaders were on the edge of their seats at the world's oldest surviving railway turning shed last night as the BBC’s Professor Iain Stewart announced the winners of this year’s Green Gown Awards. It was an inspirational night with 81 finalist institutions, 14 winn...

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Plymouth University to participate in pioneering international sustainability programme – 12th November 2013

Plymouth University’s green credentials have been further enhanced after it was selected to be part of a pioneering global sustainability initiative. Already recognised as one of the top five green universities in the world, the University is now one of just six institutions internationally...

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Get involved in the next NUS HEA student sustainability survey – 11th November 2013

The dust hasn’t settled on the third NUS HEA report on student attitudes towards, and skills for, sustainability yet, but they are thrilled with how widely it has been reported and cited. The report shows that, consistently over the last 3 years, c60% of Higher Education students want to le...

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Collaboration on HEFCE Sustainable Development consultation: Live webinar with Iain Patton, EAUC CEO – 11th November 2013

As you will be aware, HEFCE has launched a consultation aiming to encourage dialogue within the higher education sector on what more can be done to promote sustainable development. Find out more here. Capturing your views via live webinar As this is such a crucial issue for the sector, the EAU...

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Trustee Week 2013 - thank you to our EAUC Board of Trustees – 4th November 2013

Trustees are the people in charge of a charity. They may be called trustees, directors, board members, governors or committee members, but they are the people with ultimate responsibility for directing the business of the charity. They are often the unsung heroes, playing a vital role, volunteering...

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Lucideon Certifies Keele University Energy Management System to ISO 50001 – 1st November 2013

Lucideon is pleased to announce that it has recently certified Keele University’s Energy Management System (EnMS) to ISO 50001. Keele University is an EAUC Educational Member. One of the first universities in the UK to have its EnMS certified to the internationally-recognised standard, Keel...

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How universities and colleges can become even greener – 1st November 2013

A consultation launched by HEFCE aims to promote dialogue within the higher education sector on what more can be done to promote sustainable development. Students are also invited to contribute to the discussion. Universities and colleges have for many years been making substantial reductions in ...

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Green Impact Awards at HEFCE – 30th October 2013

HEFCE staff celebrated the culmination of four months of Green Impact activity at its Bristol headquarters with an award ceremony attended by HEFCE’s Chair, Tim Melville-Ross who congratulated teams on their awards. Also attending were the National Union of Students Vice-President Dom Ander...

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Green Gown Award Ceremony 2013 claims Gold Food for Life Catering Mark – 24th October 2013

Working with our partners - the Soil Association and The Roundhouse, Derby College - we are proud to once again announce that we have been awarded the prestigious Gold Food for Life Catering Mark for guaranteeing a menu that includes fresh, local produce from the UK and incorporating 15% of organic ...

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Impressive results for university catering - University Business – 23rd October 2013

With the focus on recognition of quality within catering in educational institutions on the rise in the last few years, Suzi Gammon, Catering Mark Coordinator at the Soil Association, shared her perspective on how working with the EAUC has furthered this agenda in this month's issue of University Bu...

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Your voice, your vote - EAUC Members to vote for MAC representatives – 22nd October 2013

The time has come for EAUC Members to vote for the new recruits to the Member Advisory Council (MAC). The Member Advisory Council (MAC) will exist to represent our members’ views, needs and requirements. We’re confident that uniting an even mix of like-minded, passionate EAUC members ...

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Students driving sustainability success – 16th October 2013

More than 80% of students surveyed in a new HEA/NUS report, believe sustainable development should be actively promoted and incorporated by UK universities, a belief which increases as they progress through their studies. To help you engage more fully with your students on this issue, the EAUC is re...

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Students, Jake Poloni and Steve Mann with their garden

University of Gloucestershire Students Win Gold at Malvern Autumn Show – 14th October 2013

Landscape Architecture students Jake Poloni and Steve Mann have struck gold at the Malvern Autumn Show with their garden inspired by Rockford, Illinois. Their edible garden won an RHS Gold award and was also named Best in Show. The 15 by 15 foot garden was sponsored by Rockford, Illinois, The Thr...

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Sustainable Gardening at the University of Leeds – 14th October 2013

The Sustainable Garden at the University of Leeds has now officially opened. Founded through a partnership between the Sustainability Team, the Grounds and Garden team and Leeds University Union, the garden offers a public space for staff, students and the local community, with wildflower areas to e...

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Hot off the Press - HEFCE Quarterly Digest Autumn 2013 – 8th October 2013

HEFCE has just released the Autumn 2013 quarterly digest with topical information for managers and others in audit, estates, finance and administration in higher education institutions. Here are a couple of tasters to whet your appetite: "Sustainable Development Framework HEFCE’s approa...

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EAUC responds to Scottish Climate Change Adaptation Programme consultation – 1st October 2013

The Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 requires Scottish Ministers to develop a Scottish Adaptation Programme which addresses the risks identified for Scotland in the UK Climate Change Risk Assessment. The Programme is required to set out Scottish Ministers objectives in relation to adaptation to cl...

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Students want more on sustainable development from their higher education careers – 1st October 2013

More than 80% of students, surveyed in a new report, believe that sustainable development should be actively promoted and incorporated by UK universities, a belief which increases as they progress through their studies. This is one of the major findings of Student attitudes towards and skills for...

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Sustainability in University Rankings – 17th September 2013

EAUC Members, the LiFE Index and the Platform for Sustainability Performance in Education will be represented at a UNEP supported workshop in October at the University of Venice by Ca' Foscari University of Venice and Qs - World University Ranking, to promote the integration of sustainability indica...

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2014 Annual Conference dates announced - 7-9 May 2014 – 17th September 2013

Date for your diary: 7-9 May 2014 EAUC Annual Conference We are pleased to announce that the EAUC’s 18th Annual Conference will take place at Nottingham Trent University from 7 – 9 May 2014. Situated in the city centre of Nottingham, the Newton Building (which will host the Confer...

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Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Sustainability Index – 16th September 2013

In April this year the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply launched the CIPS Sustainability Index (CSI). Why is CSI a big deal? Well, supply chains are now longer and more integrated than ever before. This means buyers need to know their suppliers to help them manage supply chain risk...

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EAUC invites Members to join the Member Advisory Council – 16th September 2013

We are now closed to MAC nominations We’re delighted to announce that the Member Advisory Council (MAC) is now open for nominations. The MAC was created 2 years ago to represent our Members’ views, needs and requirements. We’re confident that uniting an even mix of like-minde...

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Defra responds to Site Waste Management Plan consultation – 16th September 2013

The Department of Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that the Government will be repealing the construction Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) regulations 2008. Along with nearly 170 other organisations, EAUC Members issued a response to the consultation in July 2013. The consultation, l...

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The EAUC invites tenders for the event management of the Annual Conference 2014 and 2015 – 10th September 2013

This tender has now closed The Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (the EAUC) invites tenders for the event management and delivery of the Annual Conference in 2014 and 2015. Now in its 18th year, the EAUC Annual Conference is the sustainability event of the year for the UK...

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Times Higher Education Awards 2013 - shortlist announced – 5th September 2013

Higher education institutions are crucibles of innovation - and not just in those areas of research that grab the headlines. Recognising the creativity and quality to be found throughout universities across the UK is the aim of the Times Higher Education Awards 2013, and the shortlist represents ...

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Consultation by DECC on Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme – 4th September 2013

The EAUC is a Member-led organisation. We represent you, and ensure that your views on topical issues are conveyed to the rest of the sector and to the Government. One important way we can do this is by responding to consultations from the Government and other organisations. What is this consulta...

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Soil Association launches Organic September – Small Changes, Big Difference – 30th August 2013

The Soil Association is launching Organic September – Small Changes, Big Difference to show the huge difference consumers can make by switching one household item to organic. Running throughout September, the campaign will be the UK’s biggest celebration of all things organic. Consum...

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An exchange is more than just words – 20th August 2013

Inspiring knowledge exchange… over lunch! A key part of the Sustainability Exchange is encouraging dialogue and sharing of ideas and approaches whether through resources, forums or other online methods. It is this concept that inspired our ‘exchanges’. Since the platform&rsq...

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Steering the Students’ Green Fund - an EAUC perspective – 14th August 2013

NUS has now announced the 25 students' unions that have been successful in bidding for a portion of £5 million to deliver ambitious ethical and environmental projects. These projects will drive transformative sustainability across their campuses and communities, create world-leading greening credent...

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Join our Team! – 6th August 2013

The leading sustainability charity for UK universities and colleges has an exciting opportunity for an exceptional person EAUC Scotland Project Officer (full time - fixed term) Based at our Edinburgh office £18,005 - £21,383 Fixed Term until 31st March 2014 - Full Time The EAUC seeks to ...

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Net-Works™, Interface implementing Leadership in Sustainability – 5th August 2013

Leadership on the Sustainability Exchange Sponsors, Interface, have teamed up with conservation charity the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) to create the project, Net-Works™. Net-Works is a great example of how leadership can be implemented in sustainability and how many different people...

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EAUC announce membership of GUPES – 1st August 2013

We are delighted to announce that the EAUC are now members of the Global Universities Partnership on Environment and Sustainability (GUPES). The goal of GUPES is to promote the mainstreaming of environment and sustainability practices and curricula into universities by supporting innovative appro...

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Computer recycling schemes for retired or redundant ICT equipment- Short survey – 31st July 2013

The EAUC is working with a strategic partner, IT Schools Africa, to understand the main barriers and problems to institutional participation in ICT equipment "end of life" recycling schemes. These schemes have proved to be very popular and fruitful in other sectors, so we’d like to understand ...

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EAUC Consultation response: Proposed repeal by DEFRA of construction SWMPs Regulations – 15th July 2013

The EAUC has now published its response to the DEFRA consultation on the proposed repeal of the construction Site Waste Management Plans (SWMP) regulations. The EAUC is a Member-led organisation. We represent you, and ensure that your views on topical issues are conveyed to the rest of the sector...

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Vote for Women in Social and Environmental Enterprise (WiSEE) – 11th July 2013

Large grants Change Agents UK Charity The WISEE (Women in Social and Environmental Enterprise) project will inspire and help more than 100 young women to develop their idea for an eco and low carbon social enterprise that will benefit individuals and communities across the UK. Good green id...

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Find out more about the Member Advisory Council

Keep up to date with Member Advisory Council activity – 11th July 2013

Our Member Advisory Council (MAC) represents you by advising us on products and services. They are representative of the Membership and reflect core areas of interest and practice. They communicate virtually to share their insight on upcoming developments at the EAUC and usually hold a face to face ...

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Announcing the finalists of the Green Gown Awards 2013 – 10th July 2013

With 81 motivational and inspiring sustainability projects representing 53 educational institutions across the UK, the EAUC are delighted and proud to reveal the Finalists of the Green Gown Awards 2013 - all vying for the most prestigious recognition of best practice within the tertiary education se...

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SPCE pleased to announce funding for NSPPP sustainable procurement training – 10th July 2013

Sustainable Procurement Training - NSPPP Supported Modules SPCE is pleased to announce that we will be able to further fund the NSPPP training on sustainable procurement. This will be offered as a variety of options: 1) A half-day workshop for those institutions that only wish to r...

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Professor Iain Stewart MBE announced as 2013 Green Gown Awards ceremony host – 9th July 2013

The Green Gown Awards Ceremony will take place on Tuesday 12 November 2013 at The Roundhouse, Derby College. The EAUC will announced the 2013 finalists tomorrow at 12 noon! We are delighted to announce that our host for the Awards Ceremony will be Professor Iain Stewart, MBE. A Scottish geologis...

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Fair's fair – 8th July 2013

With the recent launch of our new Fair Trade Community of Practice, the convenor of the group, Liz Cooper, explores this topic and the key issues affecting tertiary education inhtis month's issue of University Business. Liz is the Fair Trade Coordinator for the University of Edinburgh and spent...

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Latest News from SPCE – 4th July 2013

The June 2013 Newsletter has the latest news from SPCE, what they're up to at the moment and guidance and information from the sector.

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Interface invites YOU to the launch of their new collection: Planks – a dimension in flooring – 3rd July 2013

EAUC Platinum Sponsor and sponsor of the Leadership framework on the Sustainability Exchange, Interface, are launching their new collections: Planks – a dimension in flooring and they would like you to be there to celebrate this achievement. The FREE lunches, with guest speakers, will be ...

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Consultation on Proposed repeal by DEFRA of construction SWMPs Regulations – 26th June 2013

The EAUC is a Member-led organisation. We represent you, and ensure that your views on topical issues are conveyed to the rest of the sector and to the Government. One important way we can do this is by responding to consultations from the Government and other organisations. What is this consult...

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Live Chat - University sustainability: where should we focus our energies? – 12th June 2013

Live Chat - Guardian Higher Education Network With the People & Planet Green League 2013 results being published in The Guardian yesterday (11 June 2013), the whole sector is talking sustainability and asking 'what should be higher education's role in creating a more sustainable environment?' ...

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EAUC Consultation response: Measuring higher education – a review of performance indicators – 12th June 2013

The EAUC has now published its response to the 'Measuring higher education – a review of performance indicators' consultation commissioned by the four higher education (HE) funding councils of the UK. The aim of the consultation is to fundamentally review the Performance Indicators (PIs) used ...

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Green Gown Award winner Manchester Metropolitan tops the 2013 Green League – 11th June 2013

With the results of this year’s Green League going live today, the EAUC are delighted to see so many of its Members and Green Gown Award winners, highly commended and finalists leading the way in the top rankings. EAUC Members dominate the 2013 Green League which shows that these institutio...

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Think.Eat.Save for World Environment Day, 5 June 2013 – 4th June 2013

The theme for this year’s World Environment Day celebrations is Think.Eat.Save. Think.Eat.Save is an anti-food waste and food loss campaign that encourages you to reduce your foodprint. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), every year 1.3 billion tonnes of food is wa...

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The 2013 Green Gown Awards Australasia are now open! – 3rd June 2013

Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) is delighted to announce that entries for the 2013 Green Gown Awards Australasia - presented by Ecosave - are now open! Following the huge success of the UK Awards, the Australasian Green Gown Awards are now entering their 4th year. Nine cat...

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Teaching Gaia Science in Primary and Secondary Schools – 29th May 2013

Gaia's Company, with the support of James Lovelock's Gaia Charity, is launching an initiative to devise and develop a range of teaching materials for use in Primary and Secondary schools which explore the science of Gaia Theory and its wider implications for the whole area of education for sustainab...

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Our greenest Conference ever! – 23rd May 2013

For the first time ever and with all due thanks to our partners - Greenstone Carbon Management and SITA UK - we are proud to be able to report on the carbon footprint of the 2013 EAUC Annual Conference! We are very encouraged by the results and believe it reads extremely positively. Whilst there is ...

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It’s not rocket science – it’s surprisingly simple – 21st May 2013

EAUC Annual Conference delegates warming to fully vegetarian menus National Vegetarian Week 2013 runs from the 20 - 26 May and is setting out to prove that going veggie is surprisingly simple. Visit www.nationalvegetarianweek.org and discover the delicious answer to the question ‘but what d...

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EAUC launches 2013 Educational Members' survey – 20th May 2013

Thank you to everyonewho took part. The 2013 survey has now closed. As a Member-led organisation, the EAUC is committed to listening to your feedback. For the EAUC, the Members' survey is one of the most important ways we capture insight as it allows us to gain insight to help you develop the ski...

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Low Carbon Vehicle Public Procurement Programme - 15 remaining on the scheme – 14th May 2013

In September 2012, we advised you about the Government’s Low Carbon Vehicle Public Procurement Programme (LCVPPP) which was set up in 2007 to help stimulate the market for lower carbon vehicles. It has provided financial assistance to public sector organisations wishing to procure innovative, ...

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Global Consultation - Environmental Sustainability in Post-2015 Development Agenda – 2nd May 2013

Add your voice and spread the word... Just as businesses are potentially powerful drivers of change, so are consumers. For the latter to fuel change, they need to be better aware of the impact of their choices on the environment and on the global community as a whole. Education for Sustainabl...

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Green Gown Awards 2013 open for entries! – 1st May 2013

Awarding sustainability excellence The EAUC is delighted to announce the launch of this year’s Green Gown Awards. Stage 1 applications are now open! This is your chance to shine and to shout about your sustainability achievements! The deadline for universities and colleges to submit their ...

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NUS's New Green Offices – 30th April 2013

NUS have now moved in to their very green retrofit, with a few UK firsts – cradle to cradle all LED lights which include the energy used by them, and a native green wall. For more info see https://www.nus.org.uk/en/greener-projects/greener-nus/nus-sustainable-office/, and open up the technica...

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One week to go until entries open for Green Gown Awards 2013 – 25th April 2013

Awarding sustainability excellence The EAUC is delighted to announce the launch date for this year’s Green Gown Awards. The countdown is on... we open for Stage 1 applications on Wednesday 1 May 2013! This is your chance to shine and to shout about your sustainability achievements! Allo...

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New Trustee Appointed – 22nd April 2013

We are pleased to announce that the EAUC has a new Trustee and Director joining our Board. Professor Wendy Purcell, Vice Chancellor at Plymouth University was appointed at the AGM at University of Nottingham on 19th April 2013. Wendy says "Despite the myriad of pressures on universities and co...

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2013 Annual Conference raffle – 22nd April 2013

During this year’s EAUC Annual Conference, we once again held our popular Conference raffle. With some fantastic prizes up for grabs, delegates were very excited about the prize draw held during the Conference’s exhibition time on Thursday 18th April. All delegates received three raff...

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Sustainable Education Brands: How Learning Institutions Are Attracting Values-Driven Students – 22nd April 2013

More prospective undergrads are showing interest in sustainability and letting it guide their choice - find out why the Green Gown Awards are part of this here. The 2013 Green Gown Awards will be launched on 1st May 2013. Click here for details. ...

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Keeping sustainability in the National Curriculum – 17th April 2013

The EAUC, along with 31 other signatories, have written to Michael Gove MP urging him to keep sustainability in the National Curriculum objectives. You can view the letter below. Please sign the online petition at: https://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/the-rt-hon-michael-gove-mp-keep-sustaina...

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Free trees are good for bees – 15th April 2013

Everyone knows that some bees make honey, but did you know that they are also important pollinators? Without bees, around a third of the food we eat would not be available. Can you imagine a world without cups of tea, crunchy apples and blackberry jam? No more carrots, parsnips, mustard or onion ...

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Petitioning The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP – 5th April 2013

The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP: Keep Sustainability in the National Curriculum Objectives Petition by SEEd "Pupils should develop awareness and understanding of, and respect for, the environments in which they live, and secure their commitment to sustainable development at a personal, national an...

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HEFCE announces plans to invest £5 million in higher education sustainability – 4th April 2013

NUS will run a £5 million Students’ Green Fund The EAUC is delighted to announce its close involvement with new HEFCE £5 million Students’ Green Fund which will be launched at our Annual Conference on Thursday 18 April. Iain Patton, EAUC CEO comments: "The EAUC wi...

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CCIF Funding Support for Members – 3rd April 2013

The Skills Funding Agency’s new College Capital Investment Scheme (CCIF) now replaces the Estate Renewals Grant. Colleges that have submitted an Expression of Interest under CCIF will find out on the 24 April if they have been invited to submit a ‘Detailed Submission’. Detailed Su...

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Sharing our Members’ activity from Climate Week – 2nd April 2013

The GreenCow event was featured in last weeks SRUC news, stressing the progress researchers are making in seeking ways to reduce methane production by ruminant livestock. However one of the VIP guests was Iain Patton, CEO of The Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) which ha...

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