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New TUCO Chair Named 'Top 20 Influencer' – 14th December 2016

The Chair of The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO), Matt White, has been named in the annual Top 20 Public Sector Influencers for the first time, just three months after taking up his new position at the Organisation. The list, which is put together by the leading Industry title, Cost Secto...

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Revolving Green Fund 2016/17 - Now Accepting Applications for Funding – 14th December 2016

Salix are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for Revolving Green Fund 16/17. The funding is available for over 120 energy-efficiency technologies and is repaid through the savings made on energy bills. If you would like to apply, please download an application here. Proj...

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EAUC Partner of UK Stakeholders for Sustainable Development (UKSSD) – 13th December 2016

The EAUC is delighted to announce that it is now a partner of UK Stakeholders for Sustainable Development (UKSSD). The UKSSD network supports organisations who are working to advance sustainable development in the UK. Its focus and strategy is informed by the expertise of its partners. UKSSD rep...

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Manchester is first carbon literate university and museum in the world – 9th December 2016

Manchester is celebrating after being named the first carbon literate university and museum in the world. The University has been awarded a bronze Carbon Literate Organisation award for its 10,000 Actionsproject, which asks every member of staff to take part in collective, measurable improvement ...

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New Blog Post from Iain Patton – 9th December 2016

"In 2017 as part of a new forward thinking and far-reaching strategic plan, the EAUC will launch an Advocacy Programme to give the EAUC Community a greater voice at the sector and societal policy levels. In advance of this yesterday, I met with Mary Creagh Chair of the UK Parliaments Environment...

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Carbon Credentials Hosts Science-Based Targets Event – 7th December 2016

Carbon Credentials have recently run two Science-Based Targets Events Science-based targets are all about translating the commitments made in the Paris Agreement into action in the business world. They have published a series of four blog posts to provide more insight into science-based target...

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UK university income grows by 2bn pounds in one year reaching a record 30bn pounds – 7th December 2016

Universities increase turnover via efficiency effectiveness agenda and business driven developments Key stats University sector maintenance costs amount to £2bn a year Capital expenditure reaches a record high of £2.75bn per annum Student numbers remain constant despite decrease in ...

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Leading a new chapter of change and decision-making agility – 7th December 2016

Sustainability as the problem to solve your university and college issues! The EAUC Harvard Driving Sustainability Leadership project has taken an exciting new turn. Last week, three university leadership groups were each exposed to a new intense version of the programme which we launched at the...

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CALL FOR PAPERS - 9th WEEC 2017 – 6th December 2016

The 9th WEEC (World Environmental Education Congress) will be held in Vancouver, Canada, September 9-15, 2017. The title of the Congress is CulturEnvironment: Weaving new connections. The Organizing Committee for the congress is BC’s Institute for Environmental Learning (IEL) in cooperation...

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(left to right): Mark Simpson, St Andrews Director of Estates and Mike Cooke, Regional Director for Vital Energi

St Andrews win Scottish Green Energy Award – 5th December 2016

The University of St Andrews and partners Vital Energi have won a major national award at the Scottish Green Energy Awards 2016 for the biomass energy centre at the University’s new Eden Campus at Guardbridge. The £25 million energy centre on the east side of the former paper mill site at G...

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IUSDRP will soon have reached 100 members! – 1st December 2016

Founded in 2016, the Inter-University Sustainable Development Research Programme (IUSDRP) provides a concrete contribution towards the efforts of member universities to consolidate their initiatives in the field of sustainable development in many ways. For instance: a) by increasing their resear...

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Sustainable Small Fleet Award for the University of Cambridge – 1st December 2016

Estates Facilities have taken a number of steps in recent years to make the University of Cambridge fleet sustainable. These steps include; reducing fleet size, tracking vehicle use, driver training, the development of the Sustainable Fleet Management Policy and the introduction of electric vehicles...

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TUCO works with its members to achieve a more sustainable future for the British Dairy Industry – 30th November 2016

TUCO (The University Caterers’ Organisation) has become the first procurement network to guarantee a fixed minimum payment to UK farmers for their milk. The fairly-traded pricing structure assures farmers a minimum price of 30p per litre for standard milk across the life of a contract. The...

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Plymouth University earns new national award in recognition of sustainable commitments – 29th November 2016

The University of Plymouth has won a second award in less than a month in recognition of its commitment to sustainable practices. Just weeks after winning a fifth Green Gown Award since 2011, the University has triumphed in the Sustainability Reporting (Public Sector) category of the Building Pub...

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Take Part in our Food Waste Survey – 29th November 2016

We have created a short survey with Cloud Sustainability to gain a better understanding of how universities and colleges deal with food waste. We are doing this to improve the levels of support that we offer to members. We would be grateful if you could take part in this piece of research. Take t...

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University of Liverpool Invest in Sustainable Energy Centre – 28th November 2016

Installation works have commenced on site, as Vital Energi begin the installation of a new £1.5m Energy Centre, for the new Greenbank halls of residence at the University of Liverpool. Vital Energi have a longstanding relationship with the University of Liverpool and have previously installed the Un...

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Join Share Action in Petition to USS to Stop Investing Money in Cluster Munitions and Landmines – 25th November 2016

Despite two years of engagement in good faith, USS are ignoring the views and concerns of members, and are investing members' money in businesses that contradict the world we try to create as scholars, teachers and supporters of learning. Join in asking the scheme to step away from companies that...

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The University of Edinburgh Commits to Zero Carbon by 2040 – 24th November 2016

The University of Edinburgh has committed to become zero carbon by 2040 with the release of its new Climate Strategy, which aims for the institution to halve its relative carbon footprint by 2025 and be zero carbon by 2040. In a pilot of the Sustainable Campus Fund, eight projects are already in ...

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NUS Sustainability Skills Survey – 22nd November 2016

This year, NUS is repeating its research into student attitudes towards and skills for sustainable development. They’re repeating the updated survey questions, and continuing to research students in further education along with those in higher education. NUS is looking for institutions to p...

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The 2016 People and Planet University League released – 22nd November 2016

The 2016 People and Planet University League has been released today (22 November 2016). The League was topped by Nottingham Trent University, followed by the University of Brighton and Manchester Metropolitan University. You can access the results and methodology on People and Planet’s web...

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Salix Revolving Green Fund 2016/2017 - Energy Efficiency Funding for Higher Education Institutes – 10th November 2016

Building on the successes of the previous years, Salix is proud to announce the launch of the latest Revolving Green Fund. From its first round in 2008, the funding has acted as a catalyst for investment in energy-efficiency technologies which will reduce carbon emissions and create vital financi...

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New resources to help publicise your Dissertations for Good membership – 8th November 2016

If you have signed up for Dissertations for Good using you EAUC member discount, there are a range of new resources designed to help you. These resources can help you to encourage colleagues to come up with ideas for projects, to let them know that your organisation is a part of this exciting mo...

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Heat Networks Investment Project Consultation Response – 8th November 2016

Earlier in the year and after consultation with members, the EAUC responded to the Government's consultation on the Heat Networks Investment Project. Heat networks are useful in creating more efficient and self-reliant campuses, so it was essential that the post-16 Education Sector's voice was heard...

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Plymouth University sustainability expert contributes to UNESCO global education report – 8th November 2016

Work by Stephen Sterling, Professor of Sustainability Education at Plymouth University, has featured in the new Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report 2016, entitled 'Education for people and planet: Creating Sustainable Futures for All'. Stephen’s work summarises the contribution of educ...

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Call for USS to Stop Investing Money in Cluster Munitions and Land Mines – 8th November 2016

Two years ago, Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd (USS) trustees and executives accepted a call by over 3,000 scheme members to take members’ views into account when making investment decisions - decisions like whether members' money would be invested in controversial weapons such as landm...

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The University of Dundee has been named Cycle Friendly Campus of the Year – 8th November 2016

The University of Dundee has been named Cycle Friendly Campus of the Year, an award recognising the institution’s efforts to promote sustainable travel. The award was presented by Cycling Scotland and praises the university's 5 year strategy to become a sustainable transport hub. The U...

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The University of Manchester Launches 10,000 Actions Initiative – 7th November 2016

The University of Manchester has recently launched 10,000 Actions which aims to provide all 10,000+ members of University staff with the opportunity to engage in a programme of learning and positive action on sustainability. The University of Manchester is embarking on the biggest environmental s...

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Nottingham Trent University awarded for commitment to sustainability – 4th November 2016

Independent auditors have awarded Nottingham Trent University a gold award for sustainability – making it the only University in the country to receive the honour. Auditors for The Learning in Future Environments (LiFE) Index carried out a thorough inspection across all aspects of universit...

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2016: The State of Sustainability in Tertiary Education – 4th November 2016

The second annual report on sustainability in tertiary education has been released today, 4th November 2016, by the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC), National Union of Students (NUS), University and College Union (UCU), Association of Colleges (AoC) and the College Deve...

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Success so far: The Salix College Energy Fund – 2nd November 2016

The first round of the Salix College Energy Fund, in partnership with the EAUC and supported by the AoC, was launched in 2014. Two years on, 4 rounds have taken place which have provided funding for over 105 energy efficiency projects in Further Education Colleges with over £5.2million of these proj...

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University and College Trial Programme - Access new products and systems for free – 2nd November 2016

The EAUC is working with a select number of our Company Members to let universities and colleges evaluate and test their products, as part of a drive to provide ‘free stuff to test’ for our educational members. There is no obligation involved and we hope it will help provide honest feedb...

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AASHE Releases the North American 2016 Sustainable Campus Index – 26th October 2016

The 2016 Sustainable Campus Index, a publication by the North America based Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), recognises top-performing colleges and universities overall and in 17 distinct aspects of sustainability, as measured by the Sustainability Track...

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How NUS is changing lives in India – 20th October 2016

NUS has a history of commercial activity to lead market change. They founded the first student travel company (NUS Travel) to help students travel, the first student insurer (Endsleigh) when students couldn't get insured, and established their own purchasing consortium (NUS Services) through which t...

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University of St Andrews Biomass Project Named as Finalist at Scottish Green Energy Award – 17th October 2016

The University of St Andrews and partners Vital Energi have been shortlisted as a finalist for the prestigious Scottish Green Awards 2016 for the biomass energy centre at Guardbridge. The £25 million energy centre on the east side of the former paper mill site at Guardbridge will produce hot wate...

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Global eSight Summit – 13th October 2016

Intrepid staff from the University of Exeter have pedal-powered their way to victory in a national competition designed to encourage people to cycle, whether that be for fun, exercise or to work. The near 300-strong peloton from the University beat off competition from more than 2,000 organisatio...

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University of Exeter pedals to victory in national cycle challenge – 13th October 2016

Intrepid staff from the University of Exeter have pedal-powered their way to victory in a national competition designed to encourage people to cycle, whether that be for fun, exercise or to work. The near 300-strong peloton from the University beat off competition from more than 2,000 organisatio...

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NUS (UK) awarded a prize by UNESCO for their work on education for sustainability – 13th October 2016

NUS (UK) have been awarded a prize by UNESCO for their work on education for sustainability, through the Green Impact programme. Green Impact is celebrating ten years of ESD and behaviour change across students’ unions, universities, colleges, and a huge range off-campus organisations. N...

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Aston University successfully achieves ISO 50001 certification – 12th October 2016

Aston University successfully achieved ISO 50001 certification this summer. Alongside their ISO 14001 and EcoCampus certifications, this latest success confirms the University’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency. The Energy, Environment and Sustainabili...

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Student Sustainability Summit 2016 – 12th October 2016

Aston University successfully achieved ISO 50001 certification this summer. Alongside their ISO 14001 and EcoCampus certifications, this latest success confirms the University’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency. The Energy, Environment and Sustainabili...

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Schneider Electric receives top ranking in BEMS – 12th October 2016

Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, today announced that it has been named a leader in the Navigant Research Leaderboard Report on Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS). For the second year in a row, Schneider Electric has received the highest overal...

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New Midlands network launched to improve sustainability – 11th October 2016

Businesses and communities in the Midlands have come together to launch a new network at the University of Worcester which aims to improve sustainability in the area. Launched during a conference at the university's city campus, the Midlands Sustainability Network for Further and Higher Education...

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University of Northampton and Vital Energi to deliver sustainable energy for new campus – 11th October 2016

The University of Northampton’s new Waterside Campus will use sustainable technology for heat while dramatically reducing its CO2 output. The University has employed sustainable energy experts Vital Energi to deliver the energy solutions for its new campus, opening in 2018. The contract ...

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AUCSO 2017 Conference – 7th October 2016

The Environmental Audit Committee is examining the potential impact of Brexit on the environment. The Environmental Audit Committee examines the Future of the Natural Environment after the EU Referendum. The inquiry has a particular focus on the future of agro-environment funding and schemes outs...

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Environmental Audit Committee Examines the Future of the Natural Environment after the EU Referendum – 7th October 2016

The Environmental Audit Committee is examining the potential impact of Brexit on the environment. The Environmental Audit Committee examines the Future of the Natural Environment after the EU Referendum. The inquiry has a particular focus on the future of agro-environment funding and schemes outs...

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Electronics Watch, Free Webinar via HEPA – 30th September 2016

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 2016 conference a joint donation from EAUC and the conference hosts, University of the West of England, was made to The Converging World char...

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Making an Impact: Carbon Offset Donation from the 2016 EAUC Annual Conference – 30th September 2016

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 2016 conference a joint donation from EAUC and the conference hosts, University of the West of England (UWE), was made to The Converging Worl...

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Veolia delivers more power to the Bradford: 50@50 programme – 30th September 2016

Veolia, the UK’s leading resource management company, has now increased low carbon generation for the University of Bradford (UoB) by over a third by designing and installing an additional 525kWe combined heat and power, (CHP), unit. This new CHP adds to the existing 1.4MWe capacity, estimated...

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EAUC joins the Aldersgate Group – 27th September 2016

The EAUC has become the newest member of the Aldersgate Group. This is a fantastic opportunity for EAUC members as it gives us access to contacts and resources from leading industry, public sector and government organisations who are driving for a sustainable economy. We will share all resources and...

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How do you write a good Sustainability Report? Tips for Higher Education (Green Gown Award webinar) – 23rd September 2016

Brite Green has launched its latest report into carbon emissions in the HE sector. Based on data from the 2014/15 academic year, the report looks at how the sector is doing overall and specifically, how institutions are performing against their 2020 carbon reduction targets. The published report ...

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Brite Green Launches its latest Carbon Emissions in Higher Education Report – 23rd September 2016

Brite Green has launched its latest report into carbon emissions in the HE sector. Based on data from the 2014/15 academic year, the report looks at how the sector is doing overall and specifically, how institutions are performing against their 2020 carbon reduction targets. The published report ...

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Delivering Low Carbon and Sustainable Quality of Life for Communities – 22nd September 2016

The EAUC are working to create a guide to greener cleaning that will be free for our members to access. We are working with Innuscience on this new resource to take advantage of their expertise in biological and environmentally friendly cleaning products. This new guide will include ideas for cl...

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Greener Cleaning Guide - Take Part in the InnuScience Survey – 22nd September 2016

The EAUC are working to create a guide to greener cleaning that will be free for our members to access. We are working with Innuscience on this new resource to take advantage of their expertise in biological and environmentally friendly cleaning products. This new guide will include ideas for cle...

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Edible Garden opening at Francis Close Hall, University of Gloucestershire – 14th September 2016

The Edible Garden at Francis Close Hall will be open on Sunday 18th September as part of the National Gardens Scheme. The garden is a joint venture between the University of Gloucestershire and St Pauls Residents' Association. The garden contains fruit trees, vegetable beds and wildlife areas. I...

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Salix Finance Annual Regional Meetings – 12th September 2016

Salix Finance are pleased to invite you to the next round of regional meetings which are being held around the country. The meetings provide an excellent opportunity for attendees to meet and share knowledge with peers on energy efficient technologies and project experiences. A number of topics w...

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EAUC South East Regional Group Meeting – 12th September 2016

Friends of the Earth have published their latest report on how universities can respond to climate change. This briefing summarises what some of the UK universities are doing about climate change and the Paris Climate Agreement. It also includes top ten ways a university can look to tackle climate c...

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How can universities respond to climate change? – 12th September 2016

Friends of the Earth have published their latest report on how universities can respond to climate change. This briefing summarises what some of the UK universities are doing about climate change and the Paris Climate Agreement. It also includes top ten ways a university can look to tackle climate c...

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Double CHP Arrival at Imperial College London – 2nd September 2016

The £32 million in energy savings set to be made by Imperial College London moved a step closer recently when the project team, led by Vital Energi, took delivery of the two 4.5MWe combined heat and power engines which will be installed at the heart of the new energy centre. The engines completed...

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BASIS Sustainable Sport Conference 2016 – 30th August 2016

2016 is a momentous year for sport, both in the UK and internationally – capped off with the Olympic and Paralympic Games taking place in Brazil this summer. In recognition of how far sustainability and sport has progressed in the previous four years BASIS look forward to welcoming you back...

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National environment awards for Nottingham Trent University's green spaces – 17th August 2016

Three national environment awards have been won by Nottingham Trent University for the quality of its green spaces at the Green Apple Awards 2016. The environment team collected two ‘golden trowels’, and a bronze award for green projects across the university. Celebrating built env...

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Take Part in the UniGreenScheme Survey – 15th August 2016

We have created a short survey with UniGreenScheme to gain a better understanding of how universities and colleges deal with surplus or unwanted laboratory equipment. We are doing this to improve the levels of support that we offer to members. We would be grateful if you could take part in this pie...

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HEPA Launches Sustainable Procurement e-learning Module – 15th August 2016

HEPA has launched its 6th e-learning module which focuses on sustainable procurement. This is an introductory module which is aimed at those responsible for the procurement of products and services at all levels, including those who call off from framework agreements, have delegated purchasing auth...

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UWE Bristol opts for 100% green electricity consumption – 15th August 2016

The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) will be opting for a 100% green electricity tariff with EDF from October 2016 under a new framework from The Energy Consortia (TEC). UWE Bristol spends circa £3m/year on electricity and for an uplift of less than 0.3% has chosen to secure 100% of ...

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Cranfield University wins wildlife award in new biodiversity initiative – 15th August 2016

Cranfield University has won the Best Newcomer Wildlife Garden award for its various plants and flowers and biodiversity across the campus. Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire’s (BCN) Wildlife Trust were impressed by Cranfield’s wildflower plots and the increasing number...

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College Energy Training - Managing AMR Data (Glasgow) – 10th August 2016

Members, directors and suppliers of The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) geared up last week and pedaled from Manchester to Exeter to raise thousands of pounds for the charity, Hospitality Action, and mark the start of the 2016 TUCO Conference Over 100 donators sponsored the team of 18 rider...

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TUCO Pedals for Pounds – 10th August 2016

Members, directors and suppliers of The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) geared up last week and pedaled from Manchester to Exeter to raise thousands of pounds for the charity, Hospitality Action, and mark the start of the 2016 TUCO Conference Over 100 donators sponsored the team of 18 rid...

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EAUC-Scotland Conference 2017 - Save the date! – 5th August 2016

The EAUC-Scotland Team are delighted to announce that we now have a date and venue confirmed for our 2017 Conference! The event will take place at the University of Stirling on Wednesday 22nd February 2017 - please add the date to your diaries. The Scotland Team and Conference Steering Group will ...

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ACTS Launches Annual Photo Competition – 4th August 2016

The ACTS Sustainability Photography Competition was first launched in 2012 with the aim to raise awareness of sustainability and sustainability concepts through a fun and artistic medium; and we’re delighted to announce that the popular competition is back in 2016…and going global! Staf...

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University of Swansea Launches New Biodiversity Action Plan – 2nd August 2016

Swansea University is blessed with a wealth of habitats, from the beach and dunes of the Bay to the woodland and gardens of Singleton. These habitats are home to a rich variety of wildlife and provide the University with a wonderful resource, whether for teaching the next generation of ecologists vi...

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EAUC Driving Sustainability Leadership Lab – 2nd August 2016

The beautiful Selwyn College in Cambridge was the venue for the inaugural EAUC Driving Sustainability Leadership Lab, which took place on 20-22 July 2016. Run as a two day, two night residential, the Lab brought together 21 sustainability leaders from across the UK Tertiary Education sector, along ...

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SKA HE Update – 2nd August 2016

SKA HE Update After the recent SKA HE event at Aston University on 21 July, RICS have confirmed that there will be a series of roadshow events being run around the UK to ensure that HE institutions have the chance to learn about the new standard. The roadshow dates confirmed so far are bel...

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Sustainable Procurement Topic Support Network – 2nd August 2016

After the recent SKA HE event at Aston University on 21 July, RICS have confirmed that there will be a series of roadshow events being run around the UK to ensure that HE institutions have the chance to learn about the new standard. The roadshow dates confirmed so far are below and we will keep memb...

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Call for Papers: The Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) – 1st August 2016

Editors: 1. Carole Parkes, Professor of Management Global Issues & Responsible Management, Winchester Business School, UK 2. Anthony F. Buono, Professor of Management & Sociolog, Bentley University, USA 3. Ghada Howaidy, Executive Director, Office of Strategic Alignment, School of Business, The Ame...

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Universities & Healthcare Estates and Innovation 2016 – 1st August 2016

The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) plans to quadruple its solar generating capacity this summer with an impressive 450kWp roof-mounted array at Frenchay Campus. This array is set to be the largest single roof-mounted array in the UK University sector. UWE Bristol recognises the imp...

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UWE to install largest single roof-mounted solar panel array in UK HEI Sector – 1st August 2016

The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) plans to quadruple its solar generating capacity this summer with an impressive 450kWp roof-mounted array at Frenchay Campus. This array is set to be the largest single roof-mounted array in the UK University sector. UWE Bristol recognises the i...

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Green Labs – Why, what, how, and next? (Green Gown Award webinar) – 1st August 2016

'This changes everything' is a conceptual album of original music on climate change, released by Splendid Fred, The University of Winchester’s own record label. To reinforce the University of Winchester’s ongoing dedication to creating a dialogue about climate change, all proceeds from a...

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University of Winchester releases original climate change album – 1st August 2016

'This changes everything' is a conceptual album of original music on climate change, released by Splendid Fred, The University of Winchester’s own record label. To reinforce the University of Winchester’s ongoing dedication to creating a dialogue about climate change, all proceeds from a...

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Community Engagement Topic Support Network: Mapping Sustainability on Campus – 1st August 2016

The new Chief Executive of the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) starts work today with a threefold mission: to challenge its members to be even bolder; inspire diners to turn their passion for good food into action and lead the whole UK hospitality sector to be the most sustainable in the wo...

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New SRA CEO challenges industry to become best in the world – 1st August 2016

The new Chief Executive of the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) starts work today with a threefold mission: to challenge its members to be even bolder; inspire diners to turn their passion for good food into action and lead the whole UK hospitality sector to be the most sustainable in the wo...

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TUCO Appoints New Vice-Chair – 29th July 2016

The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) has recently announced the appointment of Phil Rees-Jones as the Vice-Chair of the Board, as it continues to strengthen its national leadership team. Phil Rees-Jones, Director of Commercial Services at Exeter University, moves into his new position in Se...

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Climate Change Adaptation Webinar Series – 29th July 2016

EAUC-Scotland worked with Adaptation Scotland and AECOM to deliver a webinar series in July 2016 on climate change adaptation, to support those working to design or implement adaptation projects within universities and colleges. All three webinars are now available to watch on our Sustainability ...

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EAUC Living Labs Project – 20th July 2016

We recently launched our Living Labs Research. It was triggered by strong evidence and positive feedback from institutions with Living Lab projects globally. A Living Lab (LL) is a concept which is understood and applied in several different ways within the tertiary education sector. At its hear...

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Circular Economy Inititative at the University of St Andrews – 17th July 2016

The Furniture Recycling Group (TFR Group) has partnered with the world-renowned University of St Andrews to transform textile recycling processes in its student accommodation and introduce a circular economy system. Since partnering with TFR Group over 2000 mattresses, duvets and pillows have bee...

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RE:FIT For Purpose – 15th July 2016

Vital Energi are pleased to announce that they have been awarded a place on The National Framework for Energy Performance Contracting (RE:FIT) developed by the Greater London Authority (GLA) and Local Partnerships (LP) and available for use nationally. RE:FIT, the national energy efficiency progr...

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Veolia wins Responsible Business of the Year – 15th July 2016

Veolia, the global resource management company, has been recognised as a leader in environmental and social responsibility by winning the Responsible Business of the Year Award 2016, Business in the Community’s flagship award. The award recognises Veolia’s role in transforming itself ...

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Michael McLeod, supported by his fiancï¿½e, receiving the winners trophy and ï¿½15,000 cash prize.

UniGreenScheme wins Â£15,000 in Santander annual business competition – 14th July 2016

Michael McLeod, Ph.D. student at the University of Birmingham and Managing Director of UniGreenScheme, has won the Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Award 2016. Over 200 businesses entered the annual competition, which rewards student entrepreneurs by offering ongoing mentoring, start-up suppo...

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Oportunity to review university data in 2x Brite Green reports – 13th July 2016

Brite Green: University emissions data now available for review Brite Green publish a wide ranging review of carbon reduction performance in the higher education sector. The analysis reviews data from 2005 to 2015 and assesses absolute reductions to date, performance against targets, and projected ...

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University of Gloucestershire team celebrates pioneering ESD initiative across Europe – 12th July 2016

From 26 - 28 June, University of Gloucestershire celebrated the close of University Educators for Sustainable Development (UE4SD) project at an event in Gibraltar, drawing colleagues from across Europe and all continents. University of Gloucestershire led this ground-breaking EU funded project fo...

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Cardiff Metropolitan University Caterers Prove Themselves to be Sustainability Stars – 11th July 2016

A mixed menu of initiatives to serve customers delicious, healthy, ethical and sustainable meals at Cardiff Metropolitan University has been rewarded with a Two Star Food Made Good rating. The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) which conducted the rating found that the university had all th...

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Update on the EAUC’s strategic review – 6th July 2016

The strategic review process is well underway with three meetings of the Strategic Working Group (SWG) having taken place already. The SWG consist of EAUC Board members, certain members of staff and representatives of the MAC, who insure that the member voice is heard loud and clear throughout this ...

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Are you doing any work around the SDGs? – 5th July 2016

Sarah Lee, manager of our Scotland office, is working with representatives from a range of organisations, including the Regional Centres for Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development (RCEs) and our partner associations Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) and in the Associati...

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EU Fuel Cell subsidy available to UK institutions until late August 2016. – 5th July 2016

An EU Enefield grant subsidy has been made available to certain manufacturers of MicroCHP (must be fuel cell) up to the value of £3500 towards installation costs. This is extremely worthwhile to many end users as it could mean installation for effectively no cost. This subsidy can also be used in ...

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EAUC writes to MPs encouraging them to embrace the Sustainable Development Goals – 29th June 2016

Iain Patton, Chief Executive of the EAUC, has written to a number of MP's to encourage the government to fully embrace the potential of the Sustainable Development Goals and to emphasise tertiary education's crucial role in their implementation. The letter was cosigned by the University and College ...

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Matthew White Announced as New Chair of TUCO – 29th June 2016

The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) has recently announced the appointment of a new Chair to take the fast-moving organisation through the next progressive phase of its journey. Matthew White, who is currently Director of Catering, Hotel & Conference Services at The University of Reading, wi...

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Green Scorecard Guidance Documents. – 23rd June 2016

To ensure that all of our members are up to speed with the Green Scorecard, we have asked AUDE and ARUP for permission to share their guidance on completing the Scorecard, which was originally shared with Directors of Estates and those registered on the platform with the expectation that they would ...

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Share your success at the Association for Decentralised Energy Awards 2016 – 21st June 2016

The Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) and Vital Energi are delighted to announce that this year’s ADE Awards Dinner will be held at the Natural History Museum in London on Wednesday 23 November 2016. The ADE Awards celebrate the best in district heating, combined heat and power and...

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Sustainability in Education Survey 2016 Launched – 21st June 2016

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. The surv...

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The EAUC invites tenders for the event management of the Annual Conference 2017, 2018 and 2019 – 20th June 2016

This tender has now closed. The Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (the EAUC) invites tenders for the event management and delivery of the Annual Conference in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Now in its 21st year, the EAUC Annual Conference is the sustainability event of the year for...

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Blog Post - Interface: Bringing Positive Thinking To Business – 20th June 2016

Blog Post from Erin Meezan, Interface: The business world is undergoing a powerful shift. It’s a shift beyond "responsible business" to optimism. A shift to expecting more of businesses than profitability and stakeholder engagement. It’s a way of thinking of business as a mechanism to...

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Members Going Green to be Seen in University Business Article – 20th June 2016

From innovative new-builds and refurbs to the most successful 'green' initiatives, in this month's issue, University Business looks at some of the ways universities are boosting their sustainability credentials and its great to see some of the fantastic green projects and initiatives our members are...

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Awards celebrate commitment to making the University of Chester greener – 20th June 2016

An awards event has been held to celebrate the commitment of University of Chester employees to sustainability in the workplace and mark the start of a new era in renewable energy. Sixteen teams of employees received awards at the University’s Sustainability Unit’s fourth annual Green...

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