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  The BIG Energy & Environmental Staff Development Needs Survey – 2nd February 2007

  Do you need to have some understanding of energy and environmental issues in your work? Universities and colleges are under great pressure to improve their environmental performance. One potential barrier is a lack of relevant knowledge and skills. EAUC and HEEPI have developed this survey to establ...

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  Queen's University Belfast achieve ISO14001 – 24th January 2007

  Queen’s University Belfast is the latest University to achieve certification to the ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems Standard. Certification was achieved for the Environmental Management System (EMS) in place within the University’s Estates Department and Purchasing Office. Th...

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  Biodiversity on Campus Presentation at Sustaining Excellence in HE Conference – 16th January 2007

  Sustaining Excellence in Higher Education A presentation on the Biodiversity on Campus project was made at the Sustaining Excellence in Higher Education Conference which was jointly organised by the Leadership Foundation and HEFCE. The Conference was held at the Royal College of Physicians in London...

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  Universities and Colleges Responding Positively to Environmental Issues, Award Scheme Shows – 8th December 2006

  31 higher and further education institutions have been shortlisted for the prestigious Green Gown Awards. These recognise innovative actions in seven categories – Colleges; Continuous Improvement; Course Content (Degrees); Course Content (Professional and Vocational Skills); Energy and Water E...

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  Eco-versity developments -£22m dream for students homes – 4th December 2006

  An international search has been launched to find architects and developers capable of creating a £22 million sustainable student village in the city. The University of Bradford is inviting construction professionals to make bids and play a lead role in the pioneering project. The scheme will see ...

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  Green Gown Awards Shortlist Announced – 29th November 2006

  You can view the shortlist and a summary of the shortlisted applications at the HEEPI website. The final results will be out in April 2007. Congratulations to all the EAUC members who have been shortlisted!

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  EMS Survey - enter before 6 Dec to enter the prize draw! – 28th November 2006

  EcoCampus together with the EAUC are undertaking a survey of Higher and Further Educational sector awareness of Environmental Management Systems (EMS). This survey will take no more than a few minutes to complete. The results will allow us to determine the current state of EMS implementation, compar...

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  EAUC Members lead the way in HEFCE benchmarking – 20th November 2006

  An enthusiastic group of universities and colleges is trialling the appropriateness of Business in the Community’s (BITC’s) Environment and Corporate Responsibility (CR) Indices for the Higher Education Sector. The project originated from the strong support it received at the EAUC’...

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  EcoCampus Press Release – 14th November 2006

  A Press Release from Nottingham Trent University: Environmental scheme launched at university A national pilot scheme which seeks to encourage higher education institutions to address key environmental issues has been launched at Nottingham Trent University. ‘EcoCampus’, which is being ...

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  Midlands Region Workshop Report – 17th July 2006

  The Midlands Region meet recently on the 26 June to discuss environmental matters relevant to EAUC members in their region and to encourage the disseminaton of best practice at a local level. A report of the meeting proceedings can be downloaded by clicking on the link below:

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  BITC Project update – 10th July 2006

  A update on the LGM funded project 'Testing the Appropriateness of Business in the Communities Corporate Responsibility and Environment Indices for the Higher Education Sector' is available.

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  International recognition for the EAUC Biodiversity Guide – 31st May 2006

  The Secretariat of the Convention of Biological Diversity has recently commended the contribution the EAUC' Biodiversity Guide plays in helping achieve the Conventions main objectives. To read their review of the Guide - download the pdf below or visit the Conventions website at www.biodiv.org...

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  Are you aware of your duty to comply with The Nature Conservation Act – 15th May 2006

  With the support of a Scottish Executive Biodiversity Action Grant, an important sector guide will be launched at the University of Glasgow on Monday 22nd May. You are invited to this FREE half day event. 'Biodiversity on Campus’ is a practical guide written by the sector for the secto...

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  EAUC AGM 2006 – 28th April 2006

  The recent presentation and AGM minutes from the 2006 annual conference can be downloaded by clicking on the relevant link below:

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  First EAUC Insight guide released – 4th April 2006

  The EAUC Executive is pleased to annouce the release of the first EAUC Insight Guide - Hazardous Waste Directive 2005 (England and Wales). We hope that this will be the first of a series of occasional EAUC Insight guides covering important legal and regulatory developments.

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  Review of the EAUC Transport Database – 4th April 2006

  The EAUC Transport Database has now been available for more than six months and it is time to review its use and usefulness to ascertain how well it is meeting your needs and how it can be improved. Please take just a few minutes to complete and return the EAUC Transport Database Questionnaire with...

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  Business Plan - Managing the risk – 21st March 2006

  An updated version of the Risk Assessment carried out on last year's approved Business Plan is now available. This document builds on the Assessment carried out during the summer of 2005, and charts progress to date. To downnload the Risk Assessment, click on the link below:

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  EcoCampus - 3 year development and testing pilot involving the EAUC – 7th March 2006

  EcoCampus is a national Environmental Management System (EMS) and award scheme for the higher education sector. The scheme allows universities to be recognised for addressing key issues of environmental sustainability. The EcoCampus project is funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for Engl...

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  Building Regulations (Part F & L): Draft Publications 2005 – 26th January 2006

  New measures to make buildings more energy efficient, saving one million tonnes of carbon per year will come into effect this April. According to The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and DEFRA, the new measures taken together with 2002 Building Regulations will improve standards by 40%. Interim ...

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  New EAUC Membership & Services Brochure Launched – 6th January 2006

  The EAUC National Office has recently launched the EAUC's Membership & Services Brochure. To read about the differing types of membership and the associated benefits, please click on the link below.

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