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  UN hails East Midlands - as the first UK region that’s learning to be more sustainable – 8th March 2007

  The UN has led the world in promoting sustainable development and now, as part of a 10 year programme, it acknowledges the vital role of regions in helping everyone learn to be more sustainable. The East Midlands has just become the first UK region to be approved by the UN University and UNESCO as a...

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  Guidance on WEEE issued by DTI – 5th March 2007

  Guidance on the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) regulations have been issued by the Department of Trade and Industry. Members will be glad to hear that the EAUC are about to start preparing initial outline guidance with support of an environmental lawyer and sector colleagues Ann ...

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  Edinburgh Students Fairtrade Video – 5th March 2007

  Edinburgh Students have launched a video about their experience of being a Fairtrade University. The video, launched on You Tube, interviews Edinburgh rector Mark Ballard MSP and St Andrews rector Simon Pepper as well as student campaigners and university staff about their experiences – visit ...

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  First International Meeting on Implementation of ESD for Higher Education – 16th February 2007

  First International Meeting on Implementation of Education for Sustainable Development for Higher Education Institutes (IMESD) took place in Amsterdam 8-9 February 2007. Stephen Sterling and William Scott were commissioned by DHO, the Dutch network for sustainable higher education, to develop a rep...

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  UN Decade of ESD - Progress to Date – 12th February 2007

  The UN have released a progress to date briefing on the Decade of ESD.

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  Sustainable Procurement - International Links – 7th February 2007

  The EAUC & C2E2 (Campus Consortium for Environmental Excellence) held a video conference on November 28 2006 to compare and contrast sustainable procurement initiatives at universities in the UK and the USA. Click here to view shared documents ...

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  LSC launch strategy for building greener colleges of the future – 6th February 2007

  The Learning and Skills Council (LSC), today revealed their strategy for building greener colleges of the future. Bill Rammell MP, Minister of State for Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education launched the LSC prospectus, which for the first time states that Colleges must include green propo...

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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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