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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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