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  Take Part in the UniGreenScheme Survey – 15th August 2016

  We have created a short survey with UniGreenScheme to gain a better understanding of how universities and colleges deal with surplus or unwanted laboratory equipment. We are doing this to improve the levels of support that we offer to members. We would be grateful if you could take part in this pie...

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  HEPA Launches Sustainable Procurement e-learning Module – 15th August 2016

  HEPA has launched its 6th e-learning module which focuses on sustainable procurement. This is an introductory module which is aimed at those responsible for the procurement of products and services at all levels, including those who call off from framework agreements, have delegated purchasing auth...

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  UWE Bristol opts for 100% green electricity consumption – 15th August 2016

  The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) will be opting for a 100% green electricity tariff with EDF from October 2016 under a new framework from The Energy Consortia (TEC). UWE Bristol spends circa £3m/year on electricity and for an uplift of less than 0.3% has chosen to secure 100% of ...

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  Cranfield University wins wildlife award in new biodiversity initiative – 15th August 2016

  Cranfield University has won the Best Newcomer Wildlife Garden award for its various plants and flowers and biodiversity across the campus. Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire’s (BCN) Wildlife Trust were impressed by Cranfield’s wildflower plots and the increasing number...

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  College Energy Training - Managing AMR Data (Glasgow) – 10th August 2016

  Members, directors and suppliers of The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) geared up last week and pedaled from Manchester to Exeter to raise thousands of pounds for the charity, Hospitality Action, and mark the start of the 2016 TUCO Conference Over 100 donators sponsored the team of 18 rider...

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  TUCO Pedals for Pounds – 10th August 2016

  Members, directors and suppliers of The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) geared up last week and pedaled from Manchester to Exeter to raise thousands of pounds for the charity, Hospitality Action, and mark the start of the 2016 TUCO Conference Over 100 donators sponsored the team of 18 rid...

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  EAUC-Scotland Conference 2017 - Save the date! – 5th August 2016

  The EAUC-Scotland Team are delighted to announce that we now have a date and venue confirmed for our 2017 Conference! The event will take place at the University of Stirling on Wednesday 22nd February 2017 - please add the date to your diaries. The Scotland Team and Conference Steering Group will ...

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  ACTS Launches Annual Photo Competition – 4th August 2016

  The ACTS Sustainability Photography Competition was first launched in 2012 with the aim to raise awareness of sustainability and sustainability concepts through a fun and artistic medium; and we’re delighted to announce that the popular competition is back in 2016…and going global! Staf...

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  University of Swansea Launches New Biodiversity Action Plan – 2nd August 2016

  Swansea University is blessed with a wealth of habitats, from the beach and dunes of the Bay to the woodland and gardens of Singleton. These habitats are home to a rich variety of wildlife and provide the University with a wonderful resource, whether for teaching the next generation of ecologists vi...

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  EAUC Driving Sustainability Leadership Lab – 2nd August 2016

  The beautiful Selwyn College in Cambridge was the venue for the inaugural EAUC Driving Sustainability Leadership Lab, which took place on 20-22 July 2016. Run as a two day, two night residential, the Lab brought together 21 sustainability leaders from across the UK Tertiary Education sector, along ...

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  SKA HE Update – 2nd August 2016

  SKA HE Update   After the recent SKA HE event at Aston University on 21 July, RICS have confirmed that there will be a series of roadshow events being run around the UK to ensure that HE institutions have the chance to learn about the new standard. The roadshow dates confirmed so far are bel...

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  Sustainable Procurement Topic Support Network – 2nd August 2016

  After the recent SKA HE event at Aston University on 21 July, RICS have confirmed that there will be a series of roadshow events being run around the UK to ensure that HE institutions have the chance to learn about the new standard. The roadshow dates confirmed so far are below and we will keep memb...

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  Call for Papers: The Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) – 1st August 2016

  Editors: 1. Carole Parkes, Professor of Management Global Issues & Responsible Management, Winchester Business School, UK 2. Anthony F. Buono, Professor of Management & Sociolog, Bentley University, USA 3. Ghada Howaidy, Executive Director, Office of Strategic Alignment, School of Business, The Ame...

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  Universities & Healthcare Estates and Innovation 2016 – 1st August 2016

  The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) plans to quadruple its solar generating capacity this summer with an impressive 450kWp roof-mounted array at Frenchay Campus. This array is set to be the largest single roof-mounted array in the UK University sector. UWE Bristol recognises the imp...

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  UWE to install largest single roof-mounted solar panel array in UK HEI Sector – 1st August 2016

  The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) plans to quadruple its solar generating capacity this summer with an impressive 450kWp roof-mounted array at Frenchay Campus. This array is set to be the largest single roof-mounted array in the UK University sector. UWE Bristol recognises the i...

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  Green Labs – Why, what, how, and next? (Green Gown Award webinar) – 1st August 2016

  'This changes everything' is a conceptual album of original music on climate change, released by Splendid Fred, The University of Winchester’s own record label. To reinforce the University of Winchester’s ongoing dedication to creating a dialogue about climate change, all proceeds from a...

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  University of Winchester releases original climate change album – 1st August 2016

  'This changes everything' is a conceptual album of original music on climate change, released by Splendid Fred, The University of Winchester’s own record label. To reinforce the University of Winchester’s ongoing dedication to creating a dialogue about climate change, all proceeds from a...

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  Community Engagement Topic Support Network: Mapping Sustainability on Campus – 1st August 2016

  The new Chief Executive of the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) starts work today with a threefold mission: to challenge its members to be even bolder; inspire diners to turn their passion for good food into action and lead the whole UK hospitality sector to be the most sustainable in the wo...

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  New SRA CEO challenges industry to become best in the world – 1st August 2016

  The new Chief Executive of the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) starts work today with a threefold mission: to challenge its members to be even bolder; inspire diners to turn their passion for good food into action and lead the whole UK hospitality sector to be the most sustainable in the wo...

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  TUCO Appoints New Vice-Chair – 29th July 2016

  The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) has recently announced the appointment of Phil Rees-Jones as the Vice-Chair of the Board, as it continues to strengthen its national leadership team.   Phil Rees-Jones, Director of Commercial Services at Exeter University, moves into his new position in Se...

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  Climate Change Adaptation Webinar Series – 29th July 2016

  EAUC-Scotland worked with Adaptation Scotland and AECOM to deliver a webinar series in July 2016 on climate change adaptation, to support those working to design or implement adaptation projects within universities and colleges.    All three webinars are now available to watch on our Sustainability ...

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  EAUC Living Labs Project – 20th July 2016

  We recently launched our Living Labs Research.  It was triggered by strong evidence and positive feedback from institutions with Living Lab projects globally. A Living Lab (LL) is a concept which is understood and applied in several different ways within the tertiary education sector. At its hear...

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  Circular Economy Inititative at the University of St Andrews – 17th July 2016

  The Furniture Recycling Group (TFR Group) has partnered with the world-renowned University of St Andrews to transform textile recycling processes in its student accommodation and introduce a circular economy system. Since partnering with TFR Group over 2000 mattresses, duvets and pillows have bee...

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  RE:FIT For Purpose – 15th July 2016

  Vital Energi are pleased to announce that they have been awarded a place on The National Framework for Energy Performance Contracting (RE:FIT) developed by the Greater London Authority (GLA) and Local Partnerships (LP) and available for use nationally. RE:FIT, the national energy efficiency progr...

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  Veolia wins Responsible Business of the Year – 15th July 2016

  Veolia, the global resource management company, has been recognised as a leader in environmental and social responsibility by winning the Responsible Business of the Year Award 2016, Business in the Community’s flagship award. The award recognises Veolia’s role in transforming itself ...

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  UniGreenScheme wins £15,000 in Santander annual business competition – 14th July 2016

  Michael McLeod, Ph.D. student at the University of Birmingham and Managing Director of UniGreenScheme, has won the Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Award 2016. Over 200 businesses entered the annual competition, which rewards student entrepreneurs by offering ongoing mentoring, start-up suppo...

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  Oportunity to review university data in 2x Brite Green reports – 13th July 2016

  Brite Green: University emissions data now available for review Brite Green publish a wide ranging review of carbon reduction performance in the higher education sector. The analysis reviews data from 2005 to 2015 and assesses absolute reductions to date, performance against targets, and projected ...

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  University of Gloucestershire team celebrates pioneering ESD initiative across Europe – 12th July 2016

  From 26 - 28 June, University of Gloucestershire celebrated the close of University Educators for Sustainable Development (UE4SD) project at an event in Gibraltar, drawing colleagues from across Europe and all continents. University of Gloucestershire led this ground-breaking EU funded project fo...

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  Cardiff Metropolitan University Caterers Prove Themselves to be Sustainability Stars – 11th July 2016

  A mixed menu of initiatives to serve customers delicious, healthy, ethical and sustainable meals at Cardiff Metropolitan University has been rewarded with a Two Star Food Made Good rating. The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) which conducted the rating found that the university had all th...

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  Update on the EAUC’s strategic review – 6th July 2016

  The strategic review process is well underway with three meetings of the Strategic Working Group (SWG) having taken place already. The SWG consist of EAUC Board members, certain members of staff and representatives of the MAC, who insure that the member voice is heard loud and clear throughout this ...

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  Are you doing any work around the SDGs? – 5th July 2016

  Sarah Lee, manager of our Scotland office, is working with representatives from a range of organisations, including the Regional Centres for Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development (RCEs) and our partner associations Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) and in the Associati...

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  EU Fuel Cell subsidy available to UK institutions until late August 2016. – 5th July 2016

  An EU Enefield grant subsidy has been made available to certain manufacturers of MicroCHP (must be fuel cell) up to the value of £3500 towards installation costs. This is extremely worthwhile to many end users as it could mean installation for effectively no cost. This subsidy can also be used in ...

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  EAUC writes to MPs encouraging them to embrace the Sustainable Development Goals – 29th June 2016

  Iain Patton, Chief Executive of the EAUC, has written to a number of MP's to encourage the government to fully embrace the potential of the Sustainable Development Goals and to emphasise tertiary education's crucial role in their implementation. The letter was cosigned by the University and College ...

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  Matthew White Announced as New Chair of TUCO – 29th June 2016

  The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) has recently announced the appointment of a new Chair to take the fast-moving organisation through the next progressive phase of its journey. Matthew White, who is currently Director of Catering, Hotel & Conference Services at The University of Reading, wi...

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  Green Scorecard Guidance Documents. – 23rd June 2016

  To ensure that all of our members are up to speed with the Green Scorecard, we have asked AUDE and ARUP for permission to share their guidance on completing the Scorecard, which was originally shared with Directors of Estates and those registered on the platform with the expectation that they would ...

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  Share your success at the Association for Decentralised Energy Awards 2016 – 21st June 2016

  The Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) and Vital Energi are delighted to announce that this year’s ADE Awards Dinner will be held at the Natural History Museum in London on Wednesday 23 November 2016. The ADE Awards celebrate the best in district heating, combined heat and power and...

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  Sustainability in Education Survey 2016 Launched – 21st June 2016

  The Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC), National Union of Students (NUS), University and College Union (UCU), College Development Network (CDN) and Association of Colleges (AoC) have again launched a joint survey on perceptions of sustainability in the sector. The surv...

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  The EAUC invites tenders for the event management of the Annual Conference 2017, 2018 and 2019 – 20th June 2016

  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 2017, 2018 and 2019. Now in its 21st year, the EAUC Annual Conference is the sustainability event of the year for...

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  Blog Post - Interface: Bringing Positive Thinking To Business – 20th June 2016

  Blog Post from Erin Meezan, Interface: The business world is undergoing a powerful shift. It’s a shift beyond "responsible business" to optimism. A shift to expecting more of businesses than profitability and stakeholder engagement. It’s a way of thinking of business as a mechanism to...

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  Members Going Green to be Seen in University Business Article – 20th June 2016

  From innovative new-builds and refurbs to the most successful 'green' initiatives, in this month's issue, University Business looks at some of the ways universities are boosting their sustainability credentials and its great to see some of the fantastic green projects and initiatives our members are...

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  Awards celebrate commitment to making the University of Chester greener – 20th June 2016

  An awards event has been held to celebrate the commitment of University of Chester employees to sustainability in the workplace and mark the start of a new era in renewable energy. Sixteen teams of employees received awards at the University’s Sustainability Unit’s fourth annual Green...

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  Transforming UCL buildings sustainably - new assessment scheme launched at UCL – 16th June 2016

  Over the past year UCL has been helping to develop a new sustainability assessment scheme for higher education building refurbishment projects. This week that scheme, RICS Ska for higher education, has been launched here at UCL.   Good news for UCL staff and students:   Maintaining a sustainable ...

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  First Book Bank in England Launched at UCLan – 8th June 2016

  Better World Books has launched its first book bank in England at the University of Central Lancashire. The book bank is located at the Preston City Campus on Adelphi Street next to the library building. It provides university staff, students and the public with a convenient way to drop off the book...

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  Nottingham Trent University student designs innovative moss wall panels to reduce air pollution – 6th June 2016

  A unique wall panel designed by Jack Johnson, a BA (Hons) Product Design student who is graduating from Nottingham Trent University this summer, uses moss as a natural solution of reducing air pollution in offices. The moss contained in the innovative panels removes gases such as carbon dioxide, ...

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  Call for Contributions, COPERNICUS Alliance Conference 2016, Vienna, Austria, September 14-16th – 6th June 2016

  The 2016 COPERNICUS Alliance Conference focuses on the sustainability transformation of institutional, national and international science systems. It will reflect on policies and practices that support or hinder researchers and educators of higher education institutions to practice inter- and transd...

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  University of Aberdeen's Rocking Horse Nursery presented Passive House Certification – 3rd June 2016

  The Rocking Horse Nursery at the University of Aberdeen has been formally recognised as the first Passive House nursery in Scotland and the first building of its kind in the Scottish higher education sector. Professor Wolfgang Feist, co-founder of the Passive House concept and Director of the Pas...

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  University of Dundee pedaling forward with new Cycle Friendly Campus Award – 3rd June 2016

  Cyclists from the University of Dundee community, including its Rector, the world-renowned adventurer, Mark Beaumont, will receive Cycling Scotland's Cycle Friendly Campus Award with Distinction on Friday 3rd June, recognising the institution’s efforts to promote sustainable travel. Cycling...

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  Elyx helps launch world’s first Sustainability Literacy test at the UN Environment Assembly – 1st June 2016

  The world’s first online test of sustainability literacy, Sulitest.org, was launched at the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) in Nairobi, Kenya on May 26. Sulitest.org, a tangible implementation of HESI, aims to create and nurture an awareness of both global and local sustainability c...

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  EAUC Conference and David Orr – 27th May 2016

  EAUC apologises on behalf of David Orr for a comment he made during his keynote session at the EAUC Annual Conference. This is in no way a reflection of EAUC values. Racial and religious stereotyping has no place in the sustainable and socially just world we seek. Perhaps this is a perfect opport...

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  Green Scorecard Launched – 13th May 2016

  The Green Scorecard has been officialy launched. See the official press release below:  The Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE) has launched its first ever Green Scorecard in partnership with the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC). The Green Scoreca...

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