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EAUC paves way for international collaboration – 29th November 2010

EAUC Head of Programmes and Scotland Manager Andrew Chamberlain will be chairing the ‘International collaboration for climate commitment in the tertiary education sector’ discussions at the Green Universities Conference in Sydney in February 2011. This session will have representatio...

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ESD training: Apply for ‘Green Academy: Curricula for Tomorrow’ – 18th November 2010

Higher Education (HE) in the UK is undergoing a period of significant change, unprecedented for a generation. In the coming years, public funding is to be cut drastically, students may become increasingly consumer-focused, and the market is set to drive quality of provision. Within this c...

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Agenda announced for NEW Carbon Intensive Research Group meeting - book your FREE place now! – 21st October 2010

Agenda announced for first meeting of the new EAUC Carbon Intensive Research Universities and Colleges Group meeting - book your free place now by emailing info@eauc.org.uk Hi Everyone, Just wanted to remind you all that the first get together for CIRUC group is on the 29th October, 10:00 (cof...

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Comment: Still for the social good? – 15th October 2010

Comment: Still for the social good? Many of us in the sector recognise the innate social good of our universities and colleges. It’s what the EAUC Universities That Count programme is all about and it sets us apart from any other type of organisation. At least it used to. In Lord Browne...

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Help Make the Cycle to Work Scheme and Ongoing Success – 14th October 2010

As a result of the recent changes that HMRC have made to the Cycle to Work Scheme Caroline Radnor, EAUC Transport Planning Network Chair, is working with the EAUC to understand how best to address the issues now faced by members. To assist with this, members are asked to provide information on the ...

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Keynote speech at International Sustainability conference given by EAUC Scotland Manger – 13th October 2010

Head of Programmes and Events and EAUC Scotland Manager Andrew Chamberlain delivered a keynote speech at the 10th Australian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) conference in Melbourne last month. ACTS is the primary forum for sustainability in the Australian and New Zealand tertiary education...

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HEFCE’s Vision: supporting sustainable development in higher education. – 11th October 2010

At the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), sustainable development forms an integral part of our strategy for the future development of the higher education sector. The HEFCE vision is that: "Within the next 10 years, the higher education sector in this country will be recogn...

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Recycle Your Computer for Africa – 30th September 2010

Computers 4 Africa holds local appeals throughout the United Kingdom and invite EAUC members to donate fully operational PCs and laptops which are five years old or less at Computers 4 Africa sites. To find out more, please visit https://www.computers4africa.org.uk/index.php/about-us.h...

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UK Universities are Raising their Game says Environmental and Social Responsibility Report – 7th September 2010

Launched this month, the second Annual Report from Universities that Count (UTC) - the benchmarking and performance improvement scheme for higher education - spotlights significant progress over the last year in environmental management and social responsibility within UK universities. The sector im...

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From the Chair of UK National Commission for UNESCO ESD Co-ordinating Group – 1st September 2010

Dear Colleague, Attached is a new report ‘Education for Sustainable Development in the UK in 2010’, produced by the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Co-ordinating Group, a sub-group of the Education Committee which is part of the UK National Commission for UNESCO (UKNC). W...

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Car-share for the first ever nationwide liftshare Week – 1st September 2010

4 – 8 October 2010 liftshare Week is a new initiative taking place from 4 – 8 October which aims to enable individuals, businesses and communities to discover the benefits of car-sharing. The Wild West themed promotional campaign surrounding the initiative encourages drivers not to be...

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Launch of the EAUC 'Carbon Intensive Research Universities and Colleges' Community of Practice – 1st September 2010

A number of EAUC Members face unique challenges arising from the complex research that is carried out in their institution. Often high levels of energy is required, the work is based in older/historic buildings and a research-led culture adds further sustainability complications. To help address ...

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EAUC and Staffordshire University Secure Funding for Ground-breaking ‘Environmental Exchange' – 1st September 2010

The Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) and Staffordshire University are delighted to announce the launch of an ambitious project to develop an innovative and interactive web-based Higher Education repository of sustainability technical guidance and case studies. The ne...

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New Journal for 2011: Greenhouse Gas Measurement & Management – 26th August 2010

The world is now beginning to recognize the fundamental role of Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) to the success of any action to address climate change and the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that cause it. As the negotiations and legislative processes stutter, there is still an urgen...

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Cutting ICT Energy Use and Carbon - Practical Actions from Improvement Projects – 26th August 2010

To encourage institutions to participate in the Suste-Tech Green ICT project an event has been planned for September 15th 2010, at Leeds Metropolitan University. The event will include participants from the Scotland Energy Management project presenting on their experience with greening their ICT s...

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Green Impact changed 4000 behaviours – 26th August 2010

At the end of the first year of Green Impact, 22 Universities, 323 departments and over 15,000 people got involved in the programme which has resulted in over 4000 changes being made to staff behaviour and practices. Over 300 students were also involved - being trained as environmental auditors fo...

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2011 Annual Conference Dates Announced – 25th August 2010

DATES NOW ANNOUNCED FOR 2011 We have just announced the dates and venue for our forthcoming 15th Annual Conference! This prestigious event will take place on 11 - 13 April 2011 at the University of York. With excellent transport links, the University of York offers the EAUC and its members an...

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What next for the Sustainable Development Commission? – 25th August 2010

On 22 July, Defra announced that it is to withdraw its funding for the Sustainable Development Commission from the end of the financial year. Discussions are still taking place in the three Devolved Administrations to decide how the work of the SDC in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales will be...

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Keeping pace with enthusiasm for sustainable development – 5th August 2010

Projects in the higher education (HE) sector are being supported via a HEFCE funding initiative ‘Leading sustainable development in higher education’. In response to increasing activity in the HE sector on sustainable development, HEFCE directed more funding from its Leadership, Gov...

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University of Warwick uses car-sharing to achieve Green Travel Plan success – 30th July 2010

The University of Warwick has been ‘highly commended’ for its Green Travel Plan at the annual Business in the Community (BITC) Awards 2010. Car-sharing is a central component to its Green Travel Plan, which was also ranked among the best in the UK in 2008, coming 2nd out of 64 institutio...

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£99 Tickets for Members to Attend 3rd Government ICT Conference – 14th July 2010

In partnership with Govnet Communications the EAuC gets less than half price tickets for members to attend national ICT Conference. 3rd Government ICT Goes Green Conference 2010, Thursday 16th September, QEII Conference Centre, London. Government ICT Goes Green 2010 is the UK’s leading event...

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University of East Anglia gives CRed-ability to Birmingham’s low carbon campaign – 8th July 2010

People living in Birmingham will be reducing their carbon footprint thanks to a joint venture between the city council and the University of East Anglia. From switching off lights and turning the heating down to recycling and using public transport, the community will be encouraged to make simp...

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EAUC Member Discounts for Schumacher College Events! – 8th July 2010

We are pleased to announce that we have negiotiated special discounted rates for all Schumacher College events for EAUC Members! EAUC Members can now get 20% off all events - Please note that the reduced rates offered are exclusive to EAUC Members - please quote ‘EAUC 20%’ when bookin...

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Green Impact roll out – 5th July 2010

A number of institutions have been in contact with Green Impact recently enquiring if about potential participation. Happily, Green Impact can announce that NUS and NUS Services are now looking to roll the model out to at least another 15 institutions for the 2010/11 academic year on a self-funde...

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CRC Up-date – 1st July 2010

Download the PDF below for the latest Up-dates on the CRC

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EAUC Chief Executive, Iain Patton Speaks at UCU Annual Congress – 14th June 2010

EAUC Chief Executive, Iain Patton Speaks at UCU Annual Congress where sector warns that skills gap will hamper low carbon economy and cost jobs Please read subsequent extract from the UCU website and find contact details below for further details. "1 June 2010 Delegates at the UCU annual Co...

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Times Higher: The Universities that Count – 10th June 2010

Teaching, Learning, Research and Knowledge Exchange Impact Area Please visit the Times Higher website to see the recent article released on the Universities that Counts project. A huge congratulations goes out to all those mentioned in the article. The Teaching, Learning, Research and Knowl...

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Communication & Motivation – 10th June 2010

In response to a question posed by James Dixon Gough from the University of Leeds EAUC members have been discussing the difficulties and successes of communications techniques in motivating staff to feel they are involved in sustainable initiatives. To read the feedback please visit

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EPSRC Responsible Innovation Workshop, April 30th 2010, University of Westminster: – 9th June 2010

Summary Delegates from academia, research councils, industry and beyond convened in London to review and discuss the results of a pilot study which aimed to operationally implement the concept of responsible innovation within EPSRC research funding activities. EPSRC is the largest public fun...

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Conference that Equipped Entrepreneurs with the skill-set to attain prosperity from Green Economy – 9th June 2010

Last month over a hundred students’ entrepreneurs, academics and practitioners gathered at the University of Cambridge to attend a seminar on entrepreneurship in the green economy, organised by These Young Minds. Professor Alan Barrell, Entrepreneur in Residence at the university opened th...

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Self Energy to collaborate with London South Bank University to reduce risk further in energy perfor – 30th April 2010

London, 22nd April 2010 Self Energy to collaborate with London South Bank University to reduce risk further in energy performance projects Self Energy is delighted to announce a Knowledge Transfer Partnership agreement with the London South Bank University (LSBU). One aspect of this partner...

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Entrepreneurship in the Green Economy – 15th April 2010

Cambridge University 29 April 2010 The UK Government has of late increased its investments in green initiatives as a strategic means of creating sustainable opportunities that will take the UK out of the doldrums. This offers huge opportunities in the green economy to Britain’s entrepreneur...

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energyXchange showcases proven energy-saving campaigns – 6th April 2010

Energy awareness material for universities and colleges is now gathered together for the first time as a centralised online resource at energyXchange. The website – https://www.edu.energyxchange.org.uk/edu/ – is supported by the EAUC and funded under the EU’s Intelligent Ener...

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Come and work for us! – 1st April 2010

The sustainability champion for UK universities and colleges has two exciting opportunities for two exceptional people EAUC Central Administration Officer Based at our Cheltenham office Grade 4 - £17,519 - £20,834 Reference: S752 Positioned at the heart of our small but dynamic and busy te...

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Walk to Work Week – 26th March 2010

Website piece Walk your way to a healthier lifestyle this national Walk to Work Week With the latest statistics showing that 61% of us are currently overweight or obese and with Government figures showing that we jump in the car for over a fifth of journeys shorter than one mile, what better ...

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EAUC CRC Insight Guide – 25th March 2010

Click to launch the full edition in a new windowSelf Publishing with YUDU...

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Membership survey results – 19th March 2010

The EAUC is a member led association, run by members, for its members, the EAUC seeks to work with members and partners to drive sustainability to the heart of Further and Higher Education. The EAUC has conducted a Membership Survey, starting in December 2009 to January 2010, to assess the curre...

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2010 AGM Notification – 3rd March 2010

We have pleasure in announcing our forthcoming AGM. It will be held during the Annual Conference at 10.05am on Wednesday 24th March 2010 at Bangor University, Wales. Attached are the following supporting papers: 1. Agenda 2. Minutes of the last AGM 3. 2009 Annual Report / Report of the Trust...

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WWf Earth Hour 2010 – 25th February 2010

Dear EAUC, IWWF’s Earth Hour 2009 was a massive global phenomenon, where millions of people around the world switched off their lights for one hour. This awe-inspiring event sent a dramatic visual signal to world leaders that they must take urgent action on climate change. This year&rsqu...

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Quality and what is worth knowing – 16th February 2010

1.Various commentators claim that our universities "don’t know what counts so they count everything". How surreal this sounds against the crisis of the multi trillion-dollar rescue of the global economy. It is even more surreal when we learn that highly educated traders with degrees from som...

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Defra Review of Universities and Colleges and the Schedule 2 Controlled Waste Regulations – 4th February 2010

DEFRA is currently reviewing the regulations relating to premises subject to Schedule 2 in the Controlled Waste Regulations 1992. In addition to other premises, this also relates to premises such as universities, and so may have potential impact on your areas of responsibility. The review has come ...

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Higher Education Commits to Reducing Carbon Emissions – 3rd February 2010

A recently published strategy demonstrates higher education's commitment to reducing carbon emissions. Universities and colleges have a key role to play in tackling climate change. They have the opportunity and responsibility to lead through their teaching and research activities as well reducing ...

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Scottish Fairtrade Conference for Colleges and Universities – 3rd February 2010

On Monday 8th March, Edinburgh University Students' Association (EUSA) hosted the inaugural Scottish Fair Trade Conference for colleges and universities. The event was organised by representatives from EUSA, the Scottish Fair Trade Forum, the University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Napier Universi...

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UCU Environment Conference – 2nd February 2010

UCU Environment Conference Nov. 25th, 2009 Report The first ever UCU environment conference was rated a big success. The conference was attended by 50 delegates from the HE and the FE sectors. This report outlines some of the things that went on. Speakers presentations and workshop reports can...

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Green Gown Awards Launch 2010 – 13th January 2010

Green Gown Awards 2010 Applications for the 2010 Green Gown Awards are now open, with the deadline for universities and colleges to get their Stage 1 applications in by Friday 19th February. Now in their sixth year and administered by the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleg...

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EAUC Member Survey Out Now- Complete to Win… – 3rd December 2009

EAUC Member Survey Out Now- Complete to Win… Complete our survey to be in with a chance of winning an EAUC full conference ticket and fair-trade office hamper! The EAUC is proud to be a member led organisation and, as such, is keen to ensure that it meets the needs of its members an...

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Four college senior management teams wanted for pilot LSIS leadership training – 25th November 2009

Four college senior management teams will benefit from piloting new LSIS leadership training. Open to all senior management teams of learning and skills providers. Sustainable development is an agenda that is considered increasingly pressing, but how can organisations respond in a...

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EAUC Seeking Events & Programmes Manager – 17th November 2009

The sustainability champion for UK universities and colleges has an exciting opportunity for an exceptional person Programme & Events Manager (6-12 month fixed term maternity cover) Based at our Cheltenham office £24,152 - £28,839 Ref: S729 The EAUC seeks to appoint a Programmes and Ev...

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Carbon Reduction Target and Strategy for the FE Sector in England – 4th November 2009

What is it? The government’s Low Carbon Transition Plan published in July states that: "Every part of Government will need to help drive the transition that is needed to live within the UK’s carbon budgets. For the first time, each major government department will have its own carbon bu...

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EAUC Seeking Sustainable ICT Project Manager – 29th October 2009

EAUC Sustainable ICT Project Manager (2 years fixed term) - C/D 13/11/09 Based at our Cheltenham office £24,152 - £28,839 The EAUC seeks a Sustainable ICT Project Manager who will be responsible for the delivery of its JISC-funded ICT Energy and Carbon Management Programme in England. Acting...

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Carbon Reduction Target and Strategy for Higher Education in England - EAUC Response – 21st October 2009

The EAUC has now published its response to the HEFCE, UUK & GuildHE Consultation on a carbon reduction target and strategy for higher education in England. The consultation response is on behalf of the members of the EAUC and we would like to thank everyone who provided their comments. To view...

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Embedding Sustainable Development in the Curriculum

New Sustainable Development Curriculum Guides Published on SORTED – 19th October 2009

Two new sustainable development curriculum guides have been published on the SORTED website. The two documents, written by ESD Consulting on behalf of the LSC and supported by the EAUC, are designed to help learning organisations embed sustainable development into their curriculum. The first g...

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EAUC Governance Review – 30th September 2009

Information For Full EAUC Members Only EAUC membership, staff, turnover and activity has grown significantly in the last three years. In March 2009 the EAUC Board took the decision to review its governance to ensure it was fit for purpose and the Constitution still appropriate. The process has...

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The Handbook of Sustainability Literacy multimedia resource is launched! – 18th September 2009

An important new educational resource was launched on September 18th, 2009 The Handbook of Sustainability Literacy takes a sharp look at the skills, attributes and competencies that learners will need for surviving and thriving in the 21st century. It is a free multimedia resource with intervie...

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Sign-up NOW for the Sustainable Procurement course! – 14th September 2009

Covers levels 1 & 2 of the Flexible Framework Leeds City College - 30 September 2009 The aim of this one day event is to help institutions embed sustainability into their purchasing practice using the Government’s Flexible Framework as a guide and monitoring tool. The day will be made up o...

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New-look sustainability website launched today! SORTED – 7th September 2009

SORTED -The Sustainability Online Resource and Toolkit for Education www.eauc.org.uk/sorted SORTED aims to help staff in further education and work-based learning understand sustainability and how it relates to their organisations. Funded by the Learning Skills Council (LSC) and managed by the...

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Invitation to participate in Tree O’Clock - 5th December 2009 – 7th September 2009

The National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) is pleased to announce that it is working in partnership with the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC), the National Union of Students and the BBC Breathing Places campaign to invite Universities and Students&rs...

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14th Annual EAUC Conference - Dates for your Diary! 22-24 March 2010, Bangor University – 7th September 2009

The EAUC has now announced the date and venue of the 14th Annual EAUC Conference. The conference, which is THE annual environmental and sustainability event for the UK Further and Higher Education sector, will be held at Bangor University on 22nd - 24th March 2010. Further information will be added...

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Get a FREE PC Energy Audit! – 20th August 2009

As part of the EAUC Green ICT project IT Energy would like to invite fellow members to receive a free no obligation PC energy audit, this audit will help you understand the potential savings that can be obtained by deploying power management techniques across your organisation. This free of charge s...

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New EAUC Professional Development Programme - Out Now! – 10th August 2009

The 2009-2010 EAUC Professional Development Programme is now out. Currently there are 8 training events running until December 2009. Further events for 2010 will be announced shortly. Events range from Knowing Your Waste, CSR and Sustainable Procurement. Click here for full details....

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EAUC Seeking CUSP Placements – 10th August 2009

We are recruiting for 2 CUSP (College & University Sustainability Placement) Graduates - a Project Officer for our Scotland Office, based at Queen Margaret University, and a Green Gown Awards Officer for our Cheltenham Office, based at University of Gloucestershire. CUSP, run by StudentForce in p...

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The Handbook of Sustainability Literacy Front Cover

The Handbook of Sustainability Literacy - Now Available – 4th August 2009

'The Handbook of Sustainability Literacy: skills for a changing world' has now been published in paperback. The book arose from a larger project, Soundings in Sustainability Literacy which was coordinated by the EAUC in partnership with a number of other organisations. A multimedia version of the bo...

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Latest Consultations – 30th July 2009

If you would like the EAUC to send in a collaborative response on the consultations below, then please review and send us your comments by 10 September. Please send all comments to hexton@eauc.org.uk. CONSULTATION OPENS ON A CARBON REDUCTION TARGET AND STRATEGY A joint consultation between HE...

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EAUC comment on University carbon reduction targets – 21st July 2009

Please find below a link to an article taken from Tuesday's 21st July 2009 Guardian Newspaper on carbon reduction targets in Universities. The article includes comments by Iain Patton, Executive Director, EAUC, in which he stresses the importance of ensuring "learners are exposed to knowledge an...

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Invitation to Tender - Promoting Poverty-Aware Procurement on Campus – 21st July 2009

Closing date - 12 noon, Monday 17 August 2009 The Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) invites tenders for delivery of its Promoting Poverty-Aware Procurement Campus project. Funded by the Department for International Development, the aim of the project is to raise a...

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Green Britain Day – 9th July 2009

Everyone's eyes will be on London in 2012. This is our once in a lifetime chance to come together to make a positive difference, and to show the world that Britain is leading the fight against climate change. Team Green Britain is about team work to make life better for ourselves and better for o...

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Halls Reuse Scheme Guide - OUT NOW! – 28th April 2009

This reuse implementation guide has been compiled as part of the HEFCE funded project "Moving Towards Zero-Waste". The aim of the project was to work with HEIs in different English regions to implement, improve and extend reuse schemes in student halls of residence and on campus. The EAUC have b...

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Loughborough wins battle to be the greenest – 14th April 2009

Loughborough Students’ Union has reclaimed a hotly-contested environmental award for the third year running. The Sound Environmental Impact Awards is an accreditation scheme to help Students’ Unions do their bit for the environment. Now in its third year, over a million students have se...

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Green Gown Awards 2009 Shortlist Announced – 6th April 2009

The search is on for the UK’s most sustainable institutions, with 66 universities and colleges now shortlisted for the final stage of the prestigious Green Gown Awards. In their fifth year, the awards recognise exceptional initiatives being taken by higher and further education institutions...

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University of Leeds Launches a New Course on Sustainable Transport – 27th March 2009

With the debate around a low carbon future constantly in the news, the Institute for Transport Studies (ITS) at the University of Leeds is launching a topical new course - ‘MSc Sustainability (Transport)’. The new course taps into the challenging transport and sustainability policy a...

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New Technical Toolkits for Saving Energy – 25th March 2009

In summer 2008 NUS services, the commercial arm of the NUS, secured funding for two new carbon projects: the Supplier Equipment Project and the Ventilation Project. Over the 2008/09 academic year NUS Services worked with over 30 pilot Students' Unions through these projects to identify how money ...

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Jonathon Porritt Headlines EAUC Conference – 24th March 2009

Jonathon Porritt, Director/Founder of Forum for the Future is headlining the EAUC Annual Conference, speaking on 1st April. The Annual Conference is being held at the University of Warwick on 31st March - 2nd April 2009. Along with over 30 workshops on all aspects of sustainability this year's Co...

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Carbon Reduction Commitment Insight Guide - Out Now! – 17th February 2009

The EAUC has published this abridged version of our forthcoming Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Insight Guide to inform institutions about the CRC, to establish whether institutions qualify and determine the level of support required by the EAUC. Institutions that do qualify have a legal obliga...

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UK Low Carbon International Marketing Strategy – 9th January 2009

The UK’s Low Carbon International Marketing Strategy is due to be launched in March 2009. The strategy’s findings so far have been summarised in the attached Interim Report. The final round of stakeholder engagement is being conducted before the strategy’s launch. As part of that,...

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Carbon projects updates from NUS Services – 12th December 2008

Following the successful Carbon Academy project, NUS Services is running two new carbon projects this year. Ventilation Project Over recent months a project to deliver energy cost savings through efficient ventilation has been running with NUS member unions. In collaboration with the Carbon ...

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Sound Environmental Impact Awards – 11th December 2008

Sound Environmental Impact Awards is now in its third year and is proving more popular than ever with 81 students’ unions signed up this year! Sound Impact is an environmental accreditation scheme with an awards element specifically designed for students' unions. The purpose of the scheme, ...

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Take Action on Active Travel Update – 1st December 2008

Update on progress Work on the policy call began in December 2007, when the Association of Directors of Public Health and Sustrans brought together a group of national organisations in public health, transport and the built environment to form a working group to encourage a more active cross-govern...

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Green Gown Awards Brochure Launched – 24th November 2008

Universities and Colleges Show the Way to a Greener Future The commitment of 14 further and higher education institutions to sustainable development is recognised in today’s publication of winning and commended entries in the 2007-8 Green Gown Awards. The brochure accompanies the initial laun...

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BREEAM Higher Education Update – 19th November 2008

An update and supporting materials on the BREEAM Higher Education scheme have been posted on www.heepi.org.uk. This includes version 2.0 of the assessor’s manual – open for feedback until November 26th – and a proposed credit scheme for laboratories (in the minutes of the Oxford me...

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Buckinghamshire New University launches Buckinghamshire’s first ‘green’ car club – 3rd November 2008

Bucks New University launches Buckinghamshire’s first ‘green’ car club Buckinghamshire New University has teamed up with the not-for-profit charity, Commonwheels, to launch an environmentally-concerned, on-campus car club, which will help reduce carbon emissions and improve tran...

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EAUC Publishes New Display Energy Certificates Insight Guide – 23rd October 2008

Buildings, in England and Wales, over 1000 m2 occupied by public institutions or organisations providing a public service and where the public visit regularly must now display a Display Energy Certificate (DEC) and regularly produce an accompanying Advisory Report. Although the regulations came ...

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NUS Services Equipment Project – 3rd October 2008

NUS Services is running a one year research project over the 2008/09 academic year looking at efficient ways to manage the free supplier equipment used in students’ union bars and retail space. Working with suppliers, manufacturers and twenty-one pilot unions NUS Services is conducting a numbe...

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Sound Impact Awards Launch Their 3rd Year – 30th September 2008

The Sound Environmental Impact Awards is an environmental accreditation scheme with an awards element specifically designed for students' unions supported by the EAUC. There are 22 Essential criteria all based around easy-to-implement practical actions that will reduce your union's negative envi...

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EAUC Scotland Manager Appointed – 10th September 2008

I am delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Chamberlain to the role of EAUC Scotland Manager. Andrew is known to many of us in his current role as Estates/Sustainability Contact for the Scottish Funding Council. I am delighted with this appointment and know that our work in Scotland will be...

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The Green Gown Awards 2009 – 10th September 2008

The Awards are going from strength to strength and are entering a new post funding council funded phase. Administrated by the EAUC, the cross agency steering group made up of AUDE, BUFDG, Guild HE, HEEPI and UUK is growing to reflect the dynamic development of the Awards. Following the next meet...

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DCLG Publishes Guidance on Display Energy Certificates – 14th August 2008

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has published two new documents on Display Energy Certificates ahead of the new legislation coming into force on 1st October 2008. Both the transitional document, Display Energy Certificates & Advisory Reports: Transitional arrangements...

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HEFCE & Salix Finance Revolving Green Fund – 12th August 2008

The HEFCE & Salix Finance Revolving Green has been launched. A circular letter has been sent to all English higher education institutions with the outcomes of consultation and an invitation to apply for funds. This is available at https://www.hefce.ac.uk/pubs/circlets/2008/cl20_08/ . Applicat...

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Scottish Universities and Colleges urged to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle – 1st August 2008

Waste Aware Campus, a new online resource to encourage Scottish universities and colleges to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle their waste, was launched on Wednesday 23 July 2008 by Waste Aware Scotland. The Waste Aware Campus website: www.wasteawarecampus.org.uk contains a number of ‘How to Gui...

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Help Wanted for Centre for Excellence in Leadership Research on New Build Programme Support – 11th July 2008

Help Wanted for Centre for Excellence in Leadership Research on New Build Programme Support Jo Matthews is doing some research into what sort of support colleges would like either before, during or after a new build programme. It is commissioned by the Centre for Excellence in Leadership, to infor...

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UCU calls for greater staff involvement in university climate efforts – 4th July 2008

The University and College Union (UCU) have congratulated universities doing the most to combat climate change but urged all universities to step up the involvement of staff and students in their efforts. The union called for a carbon reduction strategy on every campus based on university consulta...

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Green League 2008 Results Out – 3rd July 2008

BRITISH UNIVERSITIES CUT THE CARBON PEOPLE & PLANET PUBLISH THE GREEN LEAGUE 2008 Today, Thursday 3 July, the award winning Green League was published by People & Planet, the UK's leading student campaign network. The Green League 2008 shows a remarkable improvement in environmental management and...

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Get Involved in our New Procurement Project – 2nd July 2008

Promoting Poverty Aware Procurement on Campus New Project on Sector Procurement and International Development - Recruitment Starting Now Building on the success of the Sustainable Procurement Project, the EAUC is pleased to announce a follow-on project funded by the Department for Internatio...

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Ofsted's Talisman magazine - Green Issues in Education – 28th June 2008

The June edition of Ofsted’s Talisman magazine tries to encourage national agencies, government departments and providers in the FE sector to work together to improve and embed sustainable development in education. The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) is transforming the Further Education (...

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Sound Impact Awards Portfolio – 26th June 2008

The new Sound Impact portfolio is now out - packed with inspirational examples of environmental good practice celebrating student union collective achievements over the last academic year. The scheme will be relaunching to student unions on 25 August 2008 for the start of the new academic year. ...

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HEFCE SD Consultation 2008 update to strategic statement and action plan – 11th June 2008

This is a consultation on an updated strategic statement and action plan to support HE's contribution to sustainable development. It is structured around the four roles identified for HEFCE in their first sustainable development strategy. This document is both a progress report and a consultation...

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Two Important Updates from HEFCE – 2nd June 2008

Post consultation update from HEFCE on the proposed Revolving Green Fund [HEFCE writes] We sought the sector's views on the implementation of a revolving green fund earlier this year. The fund which will provide HEIs with recoverable grants to undertake projects that will reduce greenhouse gas e...

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Take Action on Active Travel – 16th May 2008

Please find below a PDF of the policy call "Take action on active travel", developed by a working group of public health and transport organisations, and supported by a broad cross-sectoral constituency of 57 bodies at the time of going to press, including the EAUC. "Take action on active travel"...

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BREEAM for Higher Education – 17th April 2008

BREEAM higher education will end bespoke by creating a 'standard scheme' applicable to most university buildings. The Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE) is working with partner organisations and BRE to develop the BREEAM for higher education for piloting in the autumn of 2008 ...

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'Green Colleges Declaration' launched today – 9th April 2008

UK colleges commit to go green Colleges responsible for teaching and training over three million people will today pledge to go green in all areas of their business. The 'Green Colleges Declaration', covering UK institutions with a combined annual turnover of £6 billion, will be launched by t...

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Green Gown Award Winners Announced – 7th April 2008

Universities and Colleges are Creating Greener Buildings, and Responding Positively to Environmental and Social Issues 16 universities and colleges are winners or highly commended for the prestigious 2007-8 Green Gown Awards. These recognise innovative actions in eight categories – Colleges...

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