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Scottish Government Energy Efficient Route Map and Consultation – 23rd May 2018

On 2 May the Scottish Government released their latest publication ‘The Energy Efficient Scotland: Route Map’. The 20-year plan outlines the vision of Scotland being energy efficient and ‘by 2040 our homes and buildings being warmer, greener and more efficient’. The Route Map...

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London law school set to reap rewards from rainwater harvesting – 17th May 2018

City, University of London is set to install a rainwater harvesting system at its new £42m law school, in a move which could reduce its water costs by more than £4,500 each year. The standalone rainwater harvesting system, provided by water management firm Waterscan, will operate in conjunction w...

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Enactus Edinburgh – 11th May 2018

Enactus UK look forward to Enactus Edinburgh, our 2018 National Champions, representing the UK at the Enactus World Cup event in San Jose in October. Please be aware that Enactus Edinburgh have established their crowdfunding campaign to fund their expenses to travel to the World Cup. Through di...

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Campuses and communities as test beds for applied research and learning – 9th May 2018

EAUC are working with NUS to enhance our understanding of real-world learning and research approaches on UK and Irish campuses and communities. These are often referred to as Living Labs. To better support the sector on applied academic learning and research of this kind we are conducting an imp...

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Energy data for the University of Reading is now available online – 2nd May 2018

The University of Reading has launched a new website which makes half hourly energy data available to the public. From https://reading.ac.uk/sustainability/ users can access maps of the University’s three main campuses and click on key buildings to view their energy consumption. Each bu...

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TUCO launches innovative greenhouse gas footprint calculator – 24th April 2018

The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO), has launched a ground-breaking greenhouse gas footprint calculator. The application is an exciting new tool which enables caterers to easily calculate the greenhouse gas footprint of their menus. The innovative calculator is available for free and online ...

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Climate Change Risk Project - April 2018 Update – 17th April 2018

On Monday 9th April the EAUC and HEBCoN (Higher Education Business Continuity Network) Risk Project Working Group met for the first time at the AECOM Offices in Birmingham. The Risk Project aims to explore how environmental risks, and specifically climate change, might affect the critical functio...

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Seeking New Trustees - Join our Board – 11th April 2018

At this time of organisational ambition and transformation, we are seeking dedicated members to join our Board of Trustees to help us deliver our strategy. Our powerful 5 year strategy (2017-2021) was borne out of a collaboration with our 5000 education sector members. It demonstrates how we can bet...

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University of Winchester supporting local businesses to contribute to SDGs – 9th April 2018

Many businesses today think about sustainability and their social responsibilities but how does this fit with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals? Booking is now open for the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Roadshow, which is to make Winchester the first stop on its 2018 tour with...

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The Society for the Environment Select World Environment Day for Annual Awards Event – 9th April 2018

The custodians of the Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) and Registered Environmental Technician (REnvTech) registers, the Society for the Environment, have selected World Environment Day as the day to celebrate the work of environmental professionals with its annual awards presentation. The 2018...

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Brits want even tougher treatment for litterers, finds new poll – 9th April 2018

At the start of the month local authorities were given the go-ahead to double on-the-spot litter fines to a maximum penalty of £150. Results from a new poll have found that Brits support taking a significantly tougher stance on punishing those who litter, giving their backing to a range of strict...

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ClimateLaunchpad has launched – 6th April 2018

The Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation (ECCI) is today opening the ClimateLaunchpad green business competition for applications. With dedicated support to develop a rock-solid business plan and the chance to win up to €10,000 and a place on the Climate-KIC Accelerator programme, Climate...

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How can we cope with the UK's extreme weather? – 6th April 2018

As the country reflects on a cold start to the year, scientists at the University of Brighton are looking to the summer and researching ways older people can avoid heat-related illnesses which claim 2,000 UK lives each year. The University is appealing to healthy volunteers aged 65 and over to v...

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Plastic deposit return scheme proposed and EA given more powers in fight against waste – 29th March 2018

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs have been busy this week. Yesterday they announced a deposit return scheme to increase recycling rates and reduce waste subject to consultation later this year and today new powers to stop waste crime have come into force. To tackle the blig...

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Residential for aspiring estates directors in higher education – 29th March 2018

27-30 June 2018 | University of Nottingham The Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE) are launching a new programme to nurture emerging talent in higher education estates and facilities management. This residential programme for tomorrow’s senior estates professionals covers ...

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The Fruit Route – 29th March 2018

The Fruit Route project involves planting, foraging, distributing, sharing and harvesting fruit, nuts and edible plants that are located along footpaths and cycle paths across the university campus. The Fruit Route book is a celebration of the last 5 years of the project at Loughborough, the proj...

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Scottish Institutions Secure Climate Challenge Fund Funding – 26th March 2018

On 16th March 2018, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the award of £15.3 million for 110 community-led projects in the 24th round of grants from the Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund. The Scottish Government Climate Challenge Fund encourages communities across Scotland to...

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WWF's Earth Hour 2018 24th March – 19th March 2018

Millions of people across the world will be switching off their lights for an hour from 8.30pm on Saturday 24th March to celebrate Earth Hour. Last year 9 million people took part in the UK alone, joining national landmarks like Big Ben, Manchester Old Trafford and the Kelpies in the big switch off....

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2018 Young Champions of the Earth Call for Applications – 19th March 2018

Do you want to change the world - or know someone who does? UN Environment is here to help. The Young Champions of the Earth initiative aims to celebrate and support individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who have outstanding potential to create positive environmental impact. They are lookin...

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Uzbek and British students sharing in sustainability education – 19th March 2018

The National Union of Students and the Environmental Association for Univeristies and Colleges (EAUC) were invited to Tashkent, Uzbekistan in January 2017 by the British Council in Uzbekistan to deliver training on sustainability in higher education. This training engaged rectors and pro-rectors ...

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SDG student opinion research now available – 19th March 2018

NUS have now collected opinion on issues related to goals 1 to 6 of the SDGS (poverty, hunger, health and wellbeing, education, gender equality and water), and the report is available online here. ...

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Brighton Uni artist sailing to Arctic to highlight climate change – 15th March 2018

An artist has won a place on an Arctic expedition which aims to highlight how human activity has influenced changes to the climate and environment. Adele Gibson, 59, was awarded an MA in Fine Art at the University of Brighton earlier this year and took up the challenge "to witness these changes ...

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Launch of College Education for Sustainable Development Workbooks – 14th March 2018

EAUC-Scotland are delighted to be launching the last of our Workbooks to support colleges to embed sustainability within vocational courses at our Education for Sustainable Development Topic Support Network meeting on the 17th April in Edinburgh. Resources from this meeting are now available here. ...

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Scottish Government publish New Climate Change Plan 2018-2032 – 13th March 2018

The Scottish Government have published their new Climate Change Plan - The Third Report on Proposals and Policies (RPP3) - for 2018-2032. The plan, which is partnered with the Energy Strategy, is to be used as a roadmap for Scotland to transition to a low carbon economy, outlining how it will achiev...

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Spring Statement promises big money for universities that help solve plastic blight – 13th March 2018

The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, delivered his first Spring Statement today – promising a call for evidence on single use plastics and a downpayment of £20m to businesses and universities that think of solutions to the issue. In his speech he praised ‘our world-class universities&rsqu...

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Remain Within REACH, Says Environmental Policy Forum – 12th March 2018

The effective regulation of chemicals is critical for the economy, public health, environmental protection, the economy and animal welfare and ending the UK’s involvement in the EU chemical framework REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) could have seriou...

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WRAP's Make Toast Not Waste Campaign starts today! – 12th March 2018

The next Love Food Hate Waste campaign has started on and will be focus on bread – top of the list of the most wasted foods in the UK. The 4-week ‘Make Toast Not Waste’ campaign will be targeted at a) students & young people new to work (18-24 years) and young families (25-34...

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Salix Accepting Applications for University Energy-Efficiency Project Financing – 12th March 2018

Salix has interest-free financing for available for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in England. If you are in the position to apply before March, please contact Salix to discuss funding opportunities. Salix also welcomes early submissions and are happy to have discussions about pipeline projec...

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Meliora International Symposium of Student Sustainability Research – 6th March 2018

Meliora: International Symposium of Student Sustainability Research – 13 April 2018 – University of Southampton Come and join us at the third annual ‘Meliora International Symposium of Student Sustainability Research’, held at the University of Southampton on 13 April 201...

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AUDE Briefing Paper March 2018 – 6th March 2018

The EAUC provide the AUDE Sustainability Group with an update on current and future activities taking place within the sector relating to sustainability and estates. Read the briefing paper here. ...

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The UniCycle Challenge is here – 5th March 2018

UniCycle is a collaboration between NUS Sustainability, Love to Ride and the EAUC to get more students and staff on bikes. Funded by the Department for Transport, the pilot year has seen eight universities delivering behaviour change interventions to help achieve the government's target of doubl...

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How are NUS pilot Fairtrade universities and colleges are getting on? – 27th February 2018

Last year, in partnership with the Fairtrade Foundation and with support from the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges, NUS launched a Fairtrade award for universities and colleges in 12 pilot institutions. Their research shows that the ethical standards of products matter to 8...

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Portsmouth-led sustainable city project wins 1.6 million euro funding – 27th February 2018

An international project, led by the University of Portsmouth’s Cluster for Sustainable Cities, has won 1.6 million euros to help cities solve the increasing challenges of food, water and energy management. Increasing demands for food, water and energy often exceed the capabilities of any o...

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Sustainability Leadership Scorecard – 21st February 2018

EAUC is delighted to confirm that, with the generous support from HEFCE, we are working with AUDE to further develop the Green Scorecard to cover sustainability issues beyond the estates function. We are working very closely with AUDE, who lead on the Green Scorecard, and ARUP, who designed the...

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Lincoln College set to save thousands thanks to green lighting upgrade – 20th February 2018

For public sector organisations across the country, energy consumption is an important consideration as they look ahead to reduce their outgoing spend and minimise their environmental impact in an increasingly energy conscious environment. With this in mind, identifying affordable energy-reduc...

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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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