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  EAUC responses to Ofsted's 'Better inspection for all' consultation – 8th December 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. The EAUC responded to...

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  Energy saving tips for you this Christmas! – 5th December 2014

  Day 1 of the EAUC Sustainable Christmas is Utilities • When you go to visit friends and family, remember to switch your heating and hot water off, don’t leave appliances on standby etc. Turning appliances off costs nothing, yet saves you money. • If you have a programmer or tim...

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  Investing in the tools of the trade - Annual Conference 2014 carbon offset donation – 28th November 2014

  As part of our sustainable event strategy, we make a carbon offset donation to the institution that hosted the EAUC Annual Conference. We're delighted to share how Nottingham Trent University used our donation in 2014. Here Laura Green, Environmental Engagement Officer, shares how the donation wa...

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  An exciting new Fund showing real commitment to sustainability in the Further Education sector – 26th November 2014

  In partnership with Salix Finance, the EAUC is delighted to announce the release of £5 million of funding for energy efficiency and carbon reduction projects in Further Education (FE) colleges in England, Scotland and Wales. Continuing the success of Salix's previous work in the education sector,...

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  Students want more on sustainable development from their higher education careers – 26th November 2014

  As the UN Decade for Sustainable Development draws to a close this month, a survey has found that 80% of students believe that sustainable development should be actively promoted and incorporated by UK universities, a belief which increases as they progress through their studies. View the 2014 re...

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  Manage your strategic sustainability performance – 24th November 2014

  This month's University Business article focuses on Learning in Future Environments (LiFE), the groundbreaking free new tool, for EAUC Members only, delivered by the EAUC.    Learning in Future Environments (LiFE) is a strategic planning and self-assessment tool for universities and college...

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  An inspiring day at Sustainability Leaders Forum 2014 – 20th November 2014

  This is a blog post by Lisa Walkley, EAUC Membership and Communications Manager. Yesterday I attended the Sustainability Leaders Forum 2014 at the beautiful Hotel Russell in London. This annual event is the daytime event ahead of the Sustainability Leaders Awards. The event marketing states ...

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  eMandate Programme is back – 14th November 2014

  According to the Skills Funding Agency November 2014 newsletter, Emandate is back:   We have appointed Investment Property Databank Ltd (IPD), now part of MSCI Real Estate, to update the eMandate further education college database. They will collect information for the academic years 2012 to 20...

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  United Nations Decade for Education in Sustainable Development marked in Scotland – 11th November 2014

  This is a blog post written by Gillian Gibson, Scotland Project Administrator The end of the United Nations Decade for Education in Sustainable Development (UNDESD) was marked in Scotland on Wednesday 29 October. Rebecca and I represented EAUC-Scotland at the celebrations held at the Scottish Gov...

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  Student representative on the EAUC Board appointed from Salford University – 11th November 2014

  In September 2014, we sought a student representative to be a Guest on the EAUC Board of Trustees to ensure our continued success and to maintain representation from everyone that currently uses EAUC Membership – both staff and students. Last year we opened Membership to include students an...

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  The Student Engagement Partnership – 10th November 2014

  HEFCE is providing funding for the Student Engagement Partnership (TSEP) to support, develop and promote student engagement activity in the higher education sector in England. The unit is a central resource for practitioners and institutions, and coordinates the sharing of knowledge relating to s...

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  Live update from UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development – 10th November 2014

  The World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development takes place 10-12 November 2014 in Japan. This also includes many stakeholder meetings that took place in the days before. We have received some updates from Daniella Tilbury who is in attendance.  Global Regional Centres of Expertise ...

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  Global sustainability awarded in tertiary education – 6th November 2014

  The International Green Gown Awards were announced today (6 November) at the ACTS Conference in Tasmania, Australia. Tertiary education institutions from Australasia, the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Belgium and Luxembourg went head to head to win coveted International Awards. RMIT Univer...

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  Green Gown Awards 2014 Winners announced! – 4th November 2014

  The sustainability adventure continues! Over 360 sustainability leaders were on the edge of their seats at The University of Manchester’s stunning Whitworth Hall, as author and TV presenter Simon Reeve announced the winners of this year’s Green Gown Awards. Celebrating its 10th anniv...

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  Aberystwyth Green Fayre 2014 – 30th October 2014

  This is a blog post written by Emma-Louise Aston, about the Green Fayre held at Aberystwyth University.  On Wednesday 29 October, I travelled across the delightful Welsh countryside to Aberystwyth University where the first ever Green Fayre in Wales, was taking place. The day consisted of seve...

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  Supporting world class science – 22nd October 2014

  Lab Awards scheme highlights innovation around the globe The S-Lab 2015 Awards for Laboratory Good Practice and Innovation are now open, with a closing date of 12 January 2014. The categories include design of new and refurbished laboratories, laboratory effectiveness, laboratory environmen...

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  Green Gown Awards 2014 Finalists’ Brochure now available – 21st October 2014

  The countdown is now on for the 10 year anniversary of the Green Gown Awards 2014 which takes place at the stunning Whitworth Hall, The University of Manchester on Monday 3 November. With a sold-out event with Simon Reeve as our host, over 360 guests, celebrating 102 finalists’ inspirationa...

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  IEMA launches urgent call to action to fill environment and sustainability skills gap – 20th October 2014

  New report published by IEMA finds that only 13% of companies are fully confident that they have the skills to successfully compete in a sustainable economy. The global economy is heading towards a perfect storm of pressure on all fronts, according to a new report on the environment and sustainab...

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  Take the journey with us through LiFE – 14th October 2014

  Today marks an important day for the EAUC and our Members as we're delivering a new free tool which not only gives you the freedom to shape what sustainability means for your institution, but helps you to improve your performance. It also means that EAUC Membership can offer you a new level of su...

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  University of Glasgow become first UK university to be fossil free – 9th October 2014

  EAUC Member, University of Glasgow have become the first academic insitution in the UK to divest from fossil fuels.  The Glasgow University Climate Action Society led campaign started 12 months ago and has reportedly, involved over 1,300 students. The divestment of £18m from the fossil fuel indus...

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