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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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Transforming UCL buildings sustainably - new assessment scheme launched at UCL – 16th June 2016

Over the past year UCL has been helping to develop a new sustainability assessment scheme for higher education building refurbishment projects. This week that scheme, RICS Ska for higher education, has been launched here at UCL. Good news for UCL staff and students: Maintaining a sustainable ...

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First Book Bank in England Launched at UCLan – 8th June 2016

Better World Books has launched its first book bank in England at the University of Central Lancashire. The book bank is located at the Preston City Campus on Adelphi Street next to the library building. It provides university staff, students and the public with a convenient way to drop off the book...

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Nottingham Trent University student designs innovative moss wall panels to reduce air pollution – 6th June 2016

A unique wall panel designed by Jack Johnson, a BA (Hons) Product Design student who is graduating from Nottingham Trent University this summer, uses moss as a natural solution of reducing air pollution in offices. The moss contained in the innovative panels removes gases such as carbon dioxide, ...

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Call for Contributions, COPERNICUS Alliance Conference 2016, Vienna, Austria, September 14-16th – 6th June 2016

The 2016 COPERNICUS Alliance Conference focuses on the sustainability transformation of institutional, national and international science systems. It will reflect on policies and practices that support or hinder researchers and educators of higher education institutions to practice inter- and transd...

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University of Aberdeen's Rocking Horse Nursery presented Passive House Certification – 3rd June 2016

The Rocking Horse Nursery at the University of Aberdeen has been formally recognised as the first Passive House nursery in Scotland and the first building of its kind in the Scottish higher education sector. Professor Wolfgang Feist, co-founder of the Passive House concept and Director of the Pas...

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University of Dundee pedaling forward with new Cycle Friendly Campus Award – 3rd June 2016

Cyclists from the University of Dundee community, including its Rector, the world-renowned adventurer, Mark Beaumont, will receive Cycling Scotland's Cycle Friendly Campus Award with Distinction on Friday 3rd June, recognising the institution’s efforts to promote sustainable travel. Cycling...

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Elyx helps launch world’s first Sustainability Literacy test at the UN Environment Assembly – 1st June 2016

The world’s first online test of sustainability literacy, Sulitest.org, was launched at the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) in Nairobi, Kenya on May 26. Sulitest.org, a tangible implementation of HESI, aims to create and nurture an awareness of both global and local sustainability c...

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EAUC Conference and David Orr – 27th May 2016

EAUC apologises on behalf of David Orr for a comment he made during his keynote session at the EAUC Annual Conference. This is in no way a reflection of EAUC values. Racial and religious stereotyping has no place in the sustainable and socially just world we seek. Perhaps this is a perfect opport...

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Green Scorecard Launched – 13th May 2016

The Green Scorecard has been officialy launched. See the official press release below: The Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE) has launched its first ever Green Scorecard in partnership with the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC). The Green Scoreca...

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EAUC supports Latin American Universities for Fair Trade initiative – 10th May 2016

The Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) has provided a letter of support for the Latin American Universities for Fair Trade initiative. The Latin American Universities for Fair Trade scheme hopes to create a network of Latin American and Caribbean Universities that sup...

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Summary of 28 April 2016 District Heating Network seminar – 6th May 2016

District heating networks could be the low carbon energy supply solution that helps universities to cut their energy bills and meet their carbon targets. Over twenty universities and colleges from all over Britain attended the district heating networks seminar for universities and colleges organ...

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New round of funding launched for colleges in England – 5th May 2016

The EAUC and Salix are proud to announce the launch of an additional round of funding for further education Colleges in England. The College Energy Fund was launched in 2014 by Salix in partnership with the EAUC and supported by the AoC. Since then, Colleges have completed 70 energy-efficiency p...

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University challenge: How behaviour change can unite staff and students on sustainability – 13th April 2016

Britain's universities are facing the same carbon conundrum as the entire global economy: how can you achieve meaningful emissions reductions while the market in which you operate continues to grow? Birmingham's Aston University believes it has found the most effective answer: behaviour change. A...

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Reduce the Juice - Bring a new sustainability engagement programme into your halls of residence! – 12th April 2016

Bring a new sustainability engagement programme into your halls of residence! For the past year, the University of London has developed Reduce the Juice, a student accommodation sustainability engagement programme, achieving some great results: halls with recycling rates of over 80% and energy s...

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South West College hosts EAUC Ireland meeting – 30th March 2016

South West College (SWC) recently hosted the second meeting of the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) Ireland Group at the College’s CREST pavilion in Enniskillen. The EAUC Ireland Group – a sub-Group of the broader EAUC international network was set up lat...

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City College Plymouth named best Fairtrade college at South West Fairtrade Business Awards – 29th March 2016

City College Plymouth has been announced as winners of the Best Fairtrade College/University category at the South West Fairtrade Business Awards 2016 on Friday 11th March. The event was opened by Molly Scott Cato MEP and the ceremony was hosted by ethical beauty and wellbeing expert, Liz Earle M...

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RAU named sustainability champion at Guardian University Award 2016 – 29th March 2016

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) was thrilled to be announced the winner in the sustainability category at the prestigious The Guardian University Award 2016 on Wednesday (16 March). The Sustainability Project award recognised ‘an outstanding initiative that creates and champions a m...

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Join our Board – 23rd March 2016

Our continued success will draw on the strength and diverse skills of our Board of Trustees: maintaining its balance of knowledge and experience from across the university, college and learning and skills sector is essential to our future success. We now have a vacancy for three new Board members. ...

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Top marks for Plymouth and Manchester universities at Food Made Good Awards – 23rd March 2016

Plymouth University and The University of Manchester both triumphed at the Food Made Good Awards on 22 March, in recognition of their outstandingly sustainable catering. Raymond Blanc OBE presented Plymouth University with the Food Made Good University Champion award (sponsored by TUCO) at a gala...

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Innovative EcoHack event calls for Sustainability Mentors and Speakers – 17th March 2016

While there are various technological solutions available to those who strive to reduce energy consumption and live their lives more sustainably, influencing behavioural change still remains a challenge. This is what inspired the creators of Eco Hack. This project is a ten-week programme that will h...

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Could you host a future EAUC Annual Conference? – 15th March 2016

As part of our annual conference planning process, we want to ensure we have a current list of venues (both educational and non-educational) that are able to offer the required space to host this exciting event. Below is an outline of the space/requirements that we need in order to successfully host...

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Launching the GUPES Green Gown Awards – 15th March 2016

The GUPES Green Gown Awards is a joint initiative supported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC),that expands the Green Gown Awards further across the globe with an emphasis on profiling and learning from the Southe...

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Salix College Energy Fund - over Â£3.8m of energy-efficiency projects completed to date – 15th March 2016

A reflection on the progress of the Salix College Energy Fund has seen the completion of over £3.8m of projects, including its largest to date by City of Liverpool College. The project, completed by the City of Liverpool College, incorporates a number of energy efficiency measures including LED li...

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EAUC member offer - RootAbility student engagement training in Bonn, Germany. – 15th March 2016

The EAUC has been working with RootAbility, pioneers of the green office model in Europe, to create an exciting opportunity for three EAUC educational members to travel to Bonn, Germany to take part in an international training course on how to equip young people with the knowledge and skills they n...

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Royal Agricultural University celebrates two nominations for The Guardian University Awards – 15th March 2016

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been shortlisted for two Guardian University Awards 2016, for ‘Entrepreneurship’ and the ‘Sustainability Project’. The Sustainability Project category recognises ‘an outstanding initiative that creates and champions a more ...

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The Courtauld Commitment 2025 to transform UK food and drink – 15th March 2016

The UK’s resource efficiency charity WRAP, on behalf of the UK Government and Devolved Administrations, has unveiled a pioneering commitment, signed by the EAUC, which brings together organisations from across the food system for the first time to make food and drink production and consumpti...

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Businesses warned over supply chains as Edinburgh University goes conflict mineral free – 14th March 2016

The University of Edinburgh has put pressure on its electronic suppliers, after it became the first higher education institution in the UK to ban the purchasing of supplies that contain controversial 'conflict minerals'. The policy – primarily aimed at supply chains associated with the fina...

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University of Winchester recognised as global leader in responsible business education – 11th March 2016

Winchester Business School has become one of only three Business Schools in the UK to be invited to become a PRME Champion, for its dedication to the United Nations’ backed Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) to inspire and champion responsible management education, research...

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Cranfield launches world’s first MSc in the Circular Economy – 9th March 2016

Cranfield University has launched the world’s first MSc course in the Circular Economy. The new part-time executive MSc course, Technology, Innovation and Management for a Circular Economy, was launched at Resource, the leading resource efficiency event, in London this week. The course comb...

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Manchester Met Becomes First UK University To Achieve New International Environmental Standard – 2nd March 2016

Manchester Metropolitan is the first UK University to achieve the newly revised and more challenging international Environmental Management System (EMS) standard- ISO14001:2015, demonstrating a clear commitment to managing and improving its environmental performance. Over the last three years, th...

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Call out for Ethical Investment, Divestment, or Ethical Procurement Policies – 1st March 2016

The issues of divestment and ethical investment/procurement are high on the agenda for many of our members. In order to support you on your journey towards ethical investment, the EAUC will pull together a bank of existing policies to act as a guidance resource on the Sustainability Exchange. If ...

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Ska Rating for Higher Education Consultation – 1st March 2016

The deadline for the Ska Rating for Higher Education Consultation is this Friday 4 March. he EAUC would like to respond to this on behalf of our members and would value your feedback. The consultation takes the form of comments on each section of the document, which are labelled with a letter and...

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Update on the Green Scorecard – 16th February 2016

The final methodology for the Green Scorecard was approved on Thursday 11 February. In order to implement the scorecard, Aude have agreed that a short pilot phase will be undertaken, commencing shortlyThe Universities that will be piloting this scheme are as follows: - Edinburgh - QMC - Swan...

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Study on HEI networks and their link to urban planning – 16th February 2016

Mathieu Garnier from Tetragora in France who is conducting a study for "la Caisse des Dépôts" on HEI networks and their link to urban planning. How HEIs are taking in account networks and grids (electricity, water, waste, mobility, ICT, heat...) during their planning operation (new site, new buildin...

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Opportunity - Advanced Level Workshop on Overcoming Barriers to Better Building Performance – 16th February 2016

Building on feedback from the EAUC, numerous building performance evaluations (BPEs) and interviews with HE Environment and Sustainability Managers, AHR’s R&D Group will host an advanced level workshop on Wednesday 13th April to discuss some of the most common issues encountered on higher educ...

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Salix funding creates Â£50 million of investment into energy efficiency projects – 16th February 2016

£25 million of funding creates over £50 million of investment into energy efficiency projects for the higher education sector A reflection on the success of the Salix/HEFCE Revolving Green Fund 1 (RGF1), which demonstrates that Government funding has led to projects that are estimated to save Unive...

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Pedal Power: Could you cycle 300 miles for charity? – 16th February 2016

Fancy the challenge of cycling 300 miles in four days for charity? If so, The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) invites you to join its members and directors in July 2016, as they take to the highway from Manchester to Exeter in the name of raising thousands of pounds for good causes. Memb...

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Statement on EAUC Annual Conference sponsorship policy. – 16th February 2016

The EAUC Senior Management Team has taken the decision not to accept Annual Conference sponsorship or exhibition fees from companies where their main activities are fossil fuel related. The decision paves the way for a discussion on how and where we engage with fossil fuel companies in the future...

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Sustainability in Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities – 16th February 2016

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Thursday 7th July 2016; Hosted by Canterbury Christ Church University Futures Initiative It is ten years since Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) first started exploring sustainability and its implications for Higher Education. Since then much has been achieved and ...

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Two courses of sustainability training on the menu for university caterers – 16th February 2016

Universities committed to putting sustainability at the heart of their catering operation can now embed these principles and practicalities throughout their workforce with a new set of training courses being run by the hospitality industry’s leading sustainability organisation. The Sustaina...

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