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EAUC Featured in Environmental Scientist – 19th February 2018

While University Living Labs are not unique to sustainability, those of us leading next generation sustainability for next generation learning unashamedly embrace their promise: applied learning and employability skills for students, problem-solving for campus managers, a rich and real-world learnin...

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SSN Analysis Report - Scottish Public Bodies Climate Change Duties Reporting – 13th February 2018

The Sustainable Scotland Network (SSN) have published their 2016/2017 Analysis Report based on the annual submissions from the Public Bodies Climate Change Duties (PBCCD) reports, which were submitted for the deadline of 30 November 2017. The analysis report covers all 180 Scottish Public Bodies ...

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University for the Creative Arts reduces carbon emissions by more than a third – 6th February 2018

The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) has reduced its carbon footprint from energy consumption by more than a third since 2010, saving 2,286 tonnes of carbon emissions per year. The 37 percent reduction means that UCA has achieved its 2020 target emissions rate three years early, made possib...

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University of Bristol and University of Edinburgh latest to announce fossil fuel divestment – 6th February 2018

Two UK universities have joined the growing number of institutions that have committed to divesting from the fossil fuel industry. The University of Bristol announced last week it has divested all investments in companies that derive more than five per cent of their income from the most carbon in...

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Environmental Audit Committee launches inquiry into 25-year Environment Plan – 5th February 2018

Update Read our consultation response here. The Government published its long-awaited 25-Year Plan for the Environment on 11 January 2018. The Plan sets out a number of 25-year goals and a combination of new and existing strategies, targets, mechanisms and commitments in order to meet those...

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Climate solutions programme for EAUC members – 2nd February 2018

Engage your students in cutting edge climate work by hosting a Drawdown INNOVATE workshop. Deadline of March 8. The climate solutions participants will tackle in these workshops have been meticulously researched and ranked by Project Drawdown, and have received international praise from Nationa...

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A win for sustainability as it's added to NSS – 1st February 2018

Following half a decade of lobbying from organisations and individuals, mostly spearheaded by the National Union of Students (NUS), the National Student Survey (NSS) will now include questions on sustainability. The NSS is a survey conducted by independent researchers Ipsos MORI, commissioned by ...

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How do I set up a sustainability hub? – 1st February 2018

Students and staff are invited to apply for an online course that rootAbility and Leuphana University Lüneburg are running for students and staff who want to establish a sustainability hub, based on the Green Office Model. A Green Office (GO) informs, connects and supports students (and staff) t...

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Salix College Energy Fund - Currently accepting applications – 1st February 2018

Salix has further interest-free funding still available for Further Education Colleges in England. The funding is intended to act as a catalyst for investment in energy efficiency technologies which will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create financial savings. If you are in the position to app...

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PCBs on UK higher education providers' estates - do you need to take action? – 1st February 2018

The Environment Agency is alerting UK higher education sector to the need to ensure any Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) on their estates are known and dealt with correctly. The 2000 PCB Regulations place strict requirements and prohibitions on equipment containing them. PCBs may still be found ...

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EAUC-Scotland sign open letter to Scottish Government calling for action on SDGs – 30th January 2018

EAUC-Scotland has signed an open letter to Scottish Government bodies asking them to evidence their commitment to delivering the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Scotland. The letter was issued by a national network co-ordinated by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), and is a...

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ISCN and GULF Universities Share Best Practice Report at the World Economic Forum – 29th January 2018

Sustainable Development: Educating with Purpose ISCN and GULF Universities Share Best Practice Report at the World Economic Forum At the World Economic Forum, the International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN) in collaboration with the Global University Leaders Forum (GULF) shared exemplary c...

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Bournemouth University launches new health and wellbeing programme for all 2,000 employees – 25th January 2018

Bournemouth University is rolling out its sustainability and wellbeing engagement programme to all of its employees this January. The new programme, known as Green Rewards, is launching to all 2,000 university staff as part of a drive to reduce carbon emissions and boost wellbeing at the universi...

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Join the EAUC-Scotland Office Bearer Group! – 22nd January 2018

EAUC-Scotland are seeking TWO dedicated EAUC Members from the Further Education sector in Scotland to join our Office Bearer Group (OBG). The OBG consists of two representatives from the Further Education sector and two representatives from the Higher Education sector. The group meet approximate...

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New report: University and College leaders recognise sustainability as priority but fail to deliver – 17th January 2018

The Further and Higher Education sector is making a collective call to Vice Chancellors and Principals to put their money where their mouth is when it comes to sustainability and social responsibility. Today marks the release of the third annual ‘Sustainability in Education’ report ...

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Scotland's First Energy Strategy: The Future of Energy in Scotland – 16th January 2018

The Scottish Government released their first Energy Strategy on 20 December 2017. The strategy focuses on Scotland by the year 2050 being a leading nation with a competitive energy sector delivering secure, affordable, clean energy options to Scottish businesses and communities. The strategy is ...

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Keele University and Siemens in landmark energy partnership – 15th January 2018

Keele University has appointed engineering giant, Siemens, to turn the University campus into the largest single, integrated electricity, gas and heat Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND). It will be the first facility in Europe for at-scale living laboratory research, development and demonst...

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Opportunity for Entrepreneurial Students and Graduates – 11th January 2018

Join NACUE’s Student Enterprise Conference 17-18 Feb at #SEC2018 See what they got up to at #SEC2017 here. Check out this year’s amazing line up of speakers here including 3 outstanding TEDx speakers. The full schedule is available online here. Be part of it for just £25! ...

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Groundwork Youth recruiting young green leaders across the UK - applications open! – 5th January 2018

Do you know a young person with an interest in their local environment looking to develop their leadership skills? Groundwork Youth is a Groundwork UK initiative empowering young people and community groups to work together to tackle the issues affecting the places where they live. To achieve th...

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Call for sustainability-orientated New Year's resolutions – 19th December 2017

We want to inject a bit of fun into the wind down for Christmas by collecting some really good sustainability-orientated New Year’s resolutions that we can turn into graphics and suggest as simple changes for people to make in 2018 to help people, planet and prosperity. Please send us your...

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NUS SDG Teach In – 19th December 2017

On the 19-23 February 2018 the NUS are holding their first ever "SDG Teach In" to raise awareness of why the Sustainable Development Goals should be at the heart of further and higher education, and help catalyse the change needed to make this happen. They are asking lecturers and teaching staff ...

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EAUC calls for mandatory carbon reduction targetsÂ – 12th December 2017

Last week the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) submitted a response to the Government consultation 'Leading by example: cutting energy bills and carbon emissions in the public and higher education sectors'. The response was informed by polling of our members, who re...

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We now invite you to submit 2018 Annual Conference workshop proposals – 8th December 2017

Share your ideas and good practice by submitting either a campus or academic workshop proposal! We’re currently in the planning stages for the 22nd EAUC Annual Conference on the 19 - 21 June 2018 at Keele University. Workshops/sessions will run on 20 - 21 June 2018 only. We invite abstra...

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QAA Quality Code for Higher Education Consultation – 6th December 2017

Sector response required EAUC are developing a sector response to the consultation on the review of the QAA Quality Code for Higher Education [https://www.qaa.ac.uk/newsroom/consultations/consultation-on-the-uk-quality-code-for-higher-education]. We believe more focus should be given to learne...

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Honorary Fellowship of the Society for the Environment – 4th December 2017

The Society for the Environment recognises Environmental Science Professor for "contributions of the highest level". University of the West of England (UWE) Professor, James Longhurst CEnv, joins an exclusive group of environmental professionals and advocates as an Honorary Fellow of the Society ...

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University of East Anglia Commits Â£1m to lowering CO2 Emissions – 1st December 2017

University of East Anglia (UEA) have committed to achieving a 25% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2020 and as part of this process have appointed leading energy firm Vital Energi to deliver a range of energy saving measures. The £1million contract will see Vital Energi deliver a range of low and z...

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Lincoln College Group making substantial saving through LED lighting upgrade – 1st December 2017

The college group used £704,849 of Salix interest free funding to replace 7,000 inefficient light fittings throughout their estate, resulting in significant carbon and financial savings. The major lighting upgrades were carried out in 23 buildings across the College Group’s 3 campuses. In a...

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University of Reading fume cupboard ventilation result in impressive carbon & financial savings – 1st December 2017

The University of Reading identified fume cupboards that had been running 24/7 since they were installed, and by investing a total of £1,010,000, they undertook a programme of works to improve the efficiency of these fume cupboards. Funding for the project included £187,000 of interest-free Salix fu...

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The University of Strathclyde becomes first university in Scotland to adopt JUMP – 29th November 2017

The University of Strathclyde will become the first Scottish university to implement the JUMP sustainability and wellbeing employee engagement programme. The University will launch a 5 month pilot of the JUMP programme for 250 employees from January 2018. JUMP will form part of the University&r...

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Leadership in Sustainability now embedded within Scottish Outcome Agreement Guidance from SFC – 21st November 2017

Building upon the strong partnership between the EAUC and Scottish Funding Council (SFC), the EAUC-Scotland team have been working with the Outcome Agreement team at SFC to further commitment to sustainability at a senior level. This activity is now reflected in the Outcome Agreement Guidance publis...

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Loughborough University study reveals how Forest Schools can benefit children's development – 20th November 2017

Study reveals how Forest Schools can benefit children’s development 18 October 2017Forest Schools are a growing phenomenon in the UK, but what impact does getting children outside of the classroom have on their overall development? Researchers at Loughborough University hope to find out. Th...

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EAUC heads to Kyoto to give keynote speech – 20th November 2017

EAUC CEO Iain Patton will be the keynote speaker at a prestigious conference in Kyoto, Japan next month. Iain will be the only speaker from Europe in attendance at the Asian Conference on Campus Sustainability and Kyoto University’s fifth International Symposium for the Establishment of Sustai...

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UK's biggest university solar project switched on at University of Sussex – 20th November 2017

Caroline Lucas MP, was joined by staff member Jolyon Western and PhD student Anna Watson to officially flick the switch on 3,000 solar panels at the University of Sussex; the biggest solar project in UK higher education. More than 3,000 solar panels were switched on at the University of Sussex to...

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Time Running Out to Effectively Transpose EU Environmental Acquis into UK Law – 20th November 2017

The Society for the Environment, alongside six other professional bodies within the Environmental Policy Forum (EPF), warn that time is running out to effectively transpose EU environmental acquis into UK law. The EPF is a network of UK environmental professional bodies and learned societies prom...

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Universities and Colleges set their sights on Global Goals at sector-leading Awards – 20th November 2017

Colleges and universities alike won big at the prestigious Green Gown Awards held on Wednesday 15th November. Organised by the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC), the ceremony was held at Manchester’s magical The Monastery, in conjunction with the University of Manc...

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Official Opening of Â£14.8m Oxford Energy Project – 17th November 2017

The £14.8m Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Energy Project was officially opened on Friday 10th November by Oxford East MP, Anneliese Dodds. OUH Chairman, Dame Fiona Caldicott, CEO, Dr Bruno Holthof and Vital Energi’s Ashley Malin were also in attendance. It was also the d...

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NUS project canvassing the views of student on issues relating to each SDG launches – 7th November 2017

Over the next 17 months NUS will be asking students for their views related to each of the SDGs. There are 17 Goals that are an internationally agreed set of goals focusing on elements of sustainable development. Each government has signed up to, and are responsible for, taking action to achieve...

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EAUC-Scotland launch UK-wide workshop series to engage Professional Departments – 7th November 2017

EAUC-Scotland have launched a UK-wide series of workshop webinars to engage professional departments in sustainability as part of a larger project. They are also offering to write case studies for institutions with any relevant projects. This project aims to understand and encourage engagement ...

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EAUC announces 3 new key projects – 25th October 2017

The EAUC today announces three exciting new projects to be delivered in collaboration with sector partners. The projects are designed to provide inspiration, guidance and support to a wide range of EAUC members in leadership, campus, academic and research positions. This is further to our request fo...

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New Chancellor of Nottingham Trent University – 23rd October 2017

Sir John Peace has today been announced as the new Chancellor of Nottingham Trent University. Sir John is the Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, and has had a long and distinguished career across the technology, financial services and retail sectors. He is currently Chairman of global fashi...

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The Last Straw: sign the pledge – 23rd October 2017

NUS has launched #TheLastStraw – a campaign to stop the use of single-use plastic straws in students’ unions and beyond and here’s how you can help… https://www.nus.org.uk/thelaststraw ...

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Garbage Guzzler Trial Success at Mansfield College – 23rd October 2017

Mansfield College, Oxford, produces more than 500 meals a day for its staff, students and visitors. Its kitchen produces food for breakfasts, lunches and dinners in its main hall and for other more intimate dining areas, including a new cafe. In early 2017, the College took a Garbage Guzzler on ...

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Is this small printing company in Oxford the greenest in the world? – 23rd October 2017

Oxford green printing company Seacourt is a world-renowned sustainable, triple Queens Award winner using waterless printing technology. Recognised by EMAS as a leader within the circular economy. Find out more here in inews' article. ...

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The University of Manchester launches new interactive tree trail – 13th October 2017

The University of Manchester launches a new interactive Tree Trail to encourage staff, students and the local community to get outside and discover more about the trees around them. The Tree Trail is a project led by the Environmental Sustainability team, who have worked closely with Urban Green ...

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Government launch Clean Growth Strategy – 13th October 2017

Yesterday, the UK Government’s Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy released the much anticipated Clean Growth Strategy. Some of the key policies and proposals in the strategy are listed below. One of the main elements for the public sector is the introduction of a voluntar...

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Let's talk energy storage – 11th October 2017

The growth in sustainable energy technologies will come under the spotlight at a University of Brighton ‘Energy Storage’ evening. The event, on 19 October in Cooksbridge, near Lewes, is being organised by the University’s Green Growth Platform. Its aim is to promote best practic...

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Unlock the secret to a sustainable energy future – 3rd October 2017

As the UK government focuses on moving away from unsustainable power sources, how ready are we for a renewable energy future? University of Winchester, in partnership with Winchester Action on Climate Change, welcomes Chris Miles, Green Energy Business Leader, for a thought-provoking enterprise l...

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Call for Environmental and Sustainability Risk Think-Tank Volunteers – 2nd October 2017

Unique opportunity to join a 6-month cross-sector Task and Finish Group to path-find and develop guidance on opportunities and resilience in environmental and sustainability risk management Task and Finish Group including EAUC, HE Business Continuity Network (HEBCoN), and HE Risk Network EAUC...

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Brite Green reveal HE carbon reduction may not be enough – 2nd October 2017

Research published by sustainability consultancy Brite Green shows universities in England have achieved their best year-on-year reduction in carbon emissions to date, although the sector is still not on track to meet the 2020 HEFCE target. Key findings of the report: Total emissions for Eng...

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TUCO Launches dedicated waste management framework – 29th September 2017

The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) has launched a dedicated Sustainable Food Waste Management contract for the higher education and public sector. The contract has been developed in response to in-depth research conducted with Footprint which revealed that food waste costs the education sec...

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Recycling - what is it good for? – 28th September 2017

It’s currently Recycle Week – run by Recycle Now the national recycling campaign for England, supported and funded by Government, managed by WRAP and used locally by over 90% of English authorities. This is the 13th year of the campaign, and the theme for 2017 Recycle Week is ‘...

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New Leadership Foundation project – 25th September 2017

The Leadership Foundation are looking for 8 Higher Education Institutions from England, Wales or Northern Ireland to take part in their Integrated Thinking and Reporting project. Funded by HEFCE and HEFCW, the project will explore integrated thinking and reporting in a collaborative environment with...

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Hard Rain Project wins prestigious award – 25th September 2017

UK-based Hard Rain Project wins prestigious international sustainable development award The Hard Rain Project, a UK-based education for sustainable development programme, has been selected as one of the three winners of the international UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development...

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Countdown to Climathon is on – 22nd September 2017

Climathon is a global 24-hour climate change hackathon which will take place simultaneously in major cities around the world on 27 October 2017. It brings together the challenges of the world’s cities with the people who have the passion and ability to solve them. Climathon attracts innovat...

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The countdown is on to the Enactus World Cup – 21st September 2017

72,000 young social change makers compete to make the world a better place A GLOBAL community of aspiring young social entrepreneurs converge on London later this month to take part in the international finals of the prestigious 2017 Enactus World Cup. The event is the culmination of 12 months of...

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Close of Salix Funding Round for Higher and Further Education Institutions – 21st September 2017

This is a reminder that applications for the 2017/18 funding round will close on 27th October 2017. Salix Finance has interest free funding available for energy efficiency projects in Further and Higher Education Institutions. Salix funding is available for over 100 energy-efficiency technologie...

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Have your say on disposable packaging – 18th September 2017

The Environmental Audit Committee is relaunching the inquiry into disposable coffee cups and plastic bottles. The inquiry will look at what actions are being undertaken by industry and Government to reduce waste generated by coffee cups and plastic bottles, and investigate possible solutions. ...

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SDG Accord Launches in Vancouver – 9th September 2017

Iain Patton, CEO of the EAUC, has today launched the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Accord in Vancouver, Canada. This global initiative is to ensure the SDGs are embedded throughout across post-16 education. This initiative was born from members' ideas at the EAUC Conference in Lancaster t...

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RELX Group Sustainable Development Goals Resource Centre – 7th September 2017

The SDG Resource Centre showcases the latest in science, law, business, events and more that can help drive forward the SDGs, drawing on content from across the whole of our company and from key partners as well. The aim is to support the UN in implementing the SDGs and to broaden awareness and unde...

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Enactus World Cup – 7th September 2017

26th-28th SEPTEMBER 2017, EXCEL, LONDON Every year a select group of 3,500 student, business and academic leaders from around the globe meet at Enactus World Cup to showcase the entrepreneurial action and shared innovation that transforms lives and creates a better future. This is your invitation...

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Fife College win Kingdom FM Award for Green Salon – 5th September 2017

We would like to congratulate Fife College and Christine Laing for their win as Best Green Initiative at the Kingdom FM Local Hero Awards held at the Rothes Halls in Glenrothes. Christine Laing, Sustainability Advisor for the College, was nominated for the award by the College’s Sustainabi...

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Ahead of the curve: what is UK post-16 education doing on the electricity front? – 5th September 2017

The UK government is bringing in huge electricity changes over the next year. This will make it easier for anyone to make, use, store and sell electricity – saving consumers a potential £17 – £40 billion by 2050. This is undoubtedly an attempt to bring the energy industry into the 21...

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University of Brighton scientist says Government is too slow on car pollution – 22nd August 2017

A top Brighton scientist has criticised the Government’s plans to ban new diesel and petrol cars from 2040 as "just too long" a wait. Dr Kirsty Smallbone, head of the University of Brighton’s School of Environment and Technology and a lead researcher on air pollution, urged the Govern...

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Bidfood to host second plate2planet! Live summit – 18th August 2017

Food waste, food poverty and sustainable menus are all on the agenda for this year’s plate2planet Live! summit, which will take place on Thursday, 2nd November. Hosted by Bidfood at one of the world’s most sustainable venues, The Crystal in London, the event will build on the success ...

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University fossil fuel divestment total tips Â£80 billion globally – 17th August 2017

We have a wealth of information available on the Sustainability Exchange in regards to divestment including articles and webinars. Click here to access. EAUC supports its Members wherever they are in their ethical investment journey and recognises that this is a very complex area for institutions...

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Sustainability features highly in new TUCO food and drink report – 16th August 2017

Sustainability featured highly in this year's Global Food & Beverage Trends Report by The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO). The report showed 72% of Generation Z students are willing to pay more for products and services from companies which are committed to positive social and environmental ...

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New NEUPC Furniture Reuse and Recycling Framework Now Live – 16th August 2017

North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd (NEUPC) has recently launched a new national framework for Furniture Reuse and Recycling. Established to provide full end to end provision for furniture storage, reuse and recycling, the framework has sustainability at its core. The framework c...

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Brighton Uni captures the sun – 16th August 2017

The latest solar photovoltaic (PV) installation from the University of Brighton has been completed at its Eastbourne campus – at no cost to the university. The project builds on the success of working with Brighton Energy Co-operative (BEC), a Brighton-based collective which builds communit...

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Dundee and Angus College trial visionary sustainability brand – 16th August 2017

For Dundee and Angus College in Scotland, on-site composting provides an ideal solution to take control of their food waste, reduce packaging in canteens, and move away from plastics in food service. The College chose Vegware as their packaging supplier to provide a sustainable, compostable sol...

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Better World Books Literacy Grants application close date 28 August 2017 – 10th August 2017

The EAUC has a strong partnership with Better World Books, the award-winning, socially minded global bookseller, to drive sustainability and book reuse at university and college campuses across the UK and Ireland. You can find our more about our partnership here. This year Better World Books lau...

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Welcome to our New Treasurer – 9th August 2017

We welcome David Duncan, Chief Operating Officer and University Secretary at the University of Glasgow, to the Board of Trustees. David has been appointed as Treasurer by the Board. David has been co-opted by the Board of Trustees due to the resignation of Andrew Hewett (University of Dundee). Th...

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TUCO Delivers Inspiring 2017 Conference Line Up – 9th August 2017

Hundreds of caterers from the Further and Higher Education sector gathered at the University of Nottingham this week (24th-26th July) for the hotly anticipated TUCO Annual Conference. Members of The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) travelled from across the UK for the inspirational three-...

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Over Â£38 million of Salix funding to install CHP across the UK public sector – 9th August 2017

Over £38 million of Salix interest-free loans have been used for the installation of combined heat and power (CHP) to provide high efficiency heat and power generation to UK public sector buildings, bringing estimated annual savings of over £10 million on energy bills. Last year saw a record number ...

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Seeking Project Managers – 7th August 2017

EAUC has a number of key projects to design and deliver on an out-sourced basis for the next period. Projects include updating our resilience guide for institution governors, supporting a business case briefing development programme and developing and writing funding bids for the next phase of the L...

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EAUC launches new research on sustainability reporting tools – 4th August 2017

The EAUC has released new mapping research today that looks at the wide ranging sustainability reporting tools available to UK post-16 education sector. Navigating through the increasingly complex landscape of sustainability reporting tools often seems a daunting task. In response, the Environme...

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Call for Hosts – 4th August 2017

Beyond COP21 University/College Symposium – Call for Hosts Peter Milne, Founder/Director of Target4Green, is currently looking for an EAUC Member University or College to host a free pilot Beyond COP21 Symposium in the academic year 2017/18, as part of their engagement programme with local...

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Energy scheme officially opened at Â£330 million Northampton University campus – 3rd August 2017

Energy Scheme Officially Opened at £330m Waterside Campus £6.5m biomass energy project at The University of Northampton’s Waterside Campus is officially opened to mark the completion of the project. On August 1st 2017 members from The University of Northampton and sustainable energy specia...

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Sustainability in Education Survey 2017 Deadline Extension! – 1st August 2017

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. This sur...

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Salix launches new round of funding for HEIs – 31st July 2017

Last year, almost half of all HEIs in England worked with Salix on energy efficiency projects in the last financial year, resulting in the completion of projects utilising over £20m from Salix managed programmes. As well as impressive carbon emissions savings, these projects will see annual energy b...

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EAUC donates to 2017 Conference host carbon offset project – 31st July 2017

As part of our sustainable event strategy, each year, we make a carbon offset donation to the institution that hosted the EAUC Annual Conference. After the 2017 conference we provided Lancaster University with a donation which they are incorporating within their large scale tree planting project ...

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University of Winchester to launch new sustainability and wellbeing behaviour change scheme – 28th July 2017

The University of Winchester will be launching the JUMP behaviour change programme in September this year. Winchester is the latest university to implement the JUMP programme, joining Swansea University, Bournemouth University, the University of Chichester and Brunel University. The programme ha...

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University scores top marks for its sustainable procurement – 27th July 2017

The University of Manchester has achieved Level 5 – the highest possible rating – in the Government’s flexible framework for sustainable procurement. The University is the first in the country to have its self-assessment independently verified, with Manchester’s practices ...

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Green Scorecard Update – 25th July 2017

Following member feedback, the Green Scorecard tool has been updated. Please watch the short video to find out where the improvements and additions have been made to the functionality. Also available to download is a user guide document. All changes are now live on the Green Scorecard system r...

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University of Winchester named Client of the Year in building excellence awards – 24th July 2017

The University of Winchester has scooped the Client of the Year Award at the 2017 Constructing Excellence Awards in London and the South East. The Awards recognise outstanding companies working in the built environment and projects that have delivered improvements in all-round performance thro...

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Scottish Government Code of Practise on Litter and Refuse. Consultation on renewal – 21st July 2017

Your institution has formal responsibilities around litter and refuse – have your say on the new Code of Practice. The Scottish government is in the process of updating the 2006 ‘Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse’ statutory guidance, issued under the Environmental Protecti...

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Scottish Government Climate Change Bill - Consultation – 14th July 2017

On the 30 June 2017 the Scottish Government launched its most recent consultation to introduce a new Climate Change Bill in relation to the Climate Change Act (Scotland) 2009. The key changes being proposed include: Greenhouse gas emission reduction target being changed from 80% reduction...

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Textiles technology to detect pilot stress levels at Nottingham Trent Uni – 14th July 2017

Smart textiles will be used to monitor stress levels in aeroplane pilots as part of a major European research project involving Nottingham Trent University. The university’s Advanced Textiles Research Group – led by Professor Tilak Dias of the School of Art & Design –will explo...

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Turning Our Unconscious Competence into Conscious Competence – 13th July 2017

The power and value of sustainability leaders ratcheted up yet another gear at this year’s EAUC Leadership Lab at Cambridge. Westminster College buzzed as a talented and experienced group of leaders grasped a new language of change and recognition of their pivotal role in driving it. The ...

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NUS celebrate successful Green Impact awards – 13th July 2017

The National Union of Students celebrated their annual Green Impact Students' Unions awards last week. This year they had redesigned their toolkit to include more social and holistic actions, for example about activism and campaigning, and training and research. The NUS Sustainability team were...

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Salix College Energy Fund accepting applications – 11th July 2017

Salix has announced the launch of a new round of funding for Further Education Colleges in England, in partnership with the EAUC and supported by the Association of Colleges. The funding ensures Further Education Colleges can invest in energy efficient technologies, resulting in both carbon and fina...

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Post-16 education proving key to reaching Sustainable Development Goals – 6th July 2017

This year’s UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards’ finalists are proving post-16 education is at the forefront of the effort to deliver solutions to the most pressing global challenges of our time. Having been a leading participant in the United Nations negotiations to develop 17 Global Go...

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Brite Green University Carbon Progress Report Data Review – 4th July 2017

Brite Green are currently in the process of preparing for their University Carbon Progress Report. The report uses the most recent figures published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). In order to ensure the findings accurately reflect the performance of universities, Brite Green are m...

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University of Cambridge publishes its first Environmental Sustainability Report – 3rd July 2017

The University of Cambridge has published its first Environmental Sustainability Report. The report, titled 'Environmental Sustainability Report', details the university's progress towards meeting the goals set out in the University’s Environmental Sustainability, Vision, Policy and Strategy. ...

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Salix Finance helps HE energy efficiency surge ahead – 29th June 2017

Almost half of all higher education institutions (HEIs) in England worked with Salix on energy efficiency projects in the last financial year, resulting in the completion of projects utilising over £20m from Salix managed programmes. As well as impressive carbon emissions savings, these projects ...

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Take part in Nottingham Trent University climate change survey – 28th June 2017

The sustainability team at Nottingham Trent University’s Business School are looking for sustainability professionals to take part in a global online survey. The study is looking at perceptions on how universities should deal with issues relating to climate change in operations and the cur...

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Pioneering Leadership Lab back for a second round – 20th June 2017

The Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) is bringing the second Leadership Lab to Cambridge University this July in partnership with PwC. The two day event has an impressive line-up, including experts from Harvard University, PwC and the UK HE sector. This unique opport...

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UWE Leads the Way with Green Initiatives – 16th June 2017

The University of the West of England (UWE) has recently been involved with a number of green initiatives both within the city of Bristol and across the UK. On 23 May, UWE Bristol hosted an exciting and stimulating Roadshow event on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). One...

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The ENACTUS World Cup is Coming to London! – 16th June 2017

If you have not heard of it, you need to find out about the student Enactus World Cup. From September 26th to 28th, 2017 a select group of 3,500 students, business, academic and government leaders from around the globe will gather in London for a very special event that includes three unforgetta...

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Groundwork Youth recruiting young green leaders across the UK - applications open! – 14th June 2017

Do you know a young person with an interest in environmental issues or looking to develop their leadership skills? Are you part of a local community group looking to increase your membership but need help recruiting local young people? Groundwork Youth is here to help! Groundwork Youth is a Grou...

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Old bike parts turn the cogs of new wave energy harvester at NTU – 13th June 2017

Researchers at Nottingham Trent University used old bike parts and a disused pressure cooker to create a wave energy harvester powerful enough to charge a mobile phone. BSc Product Design undergraduate Owen Griffiths and Professor Amin Al-Habaibeh, a professor of intelligent engineering systems,...

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