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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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  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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  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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