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New short film release - The climate crisis: an education crisis – 23rd November 2022

In time for COP27, Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK), Mock COP and the University and College Union (UCU) have launched a new film highlighting the impacts of the climate crisis on students, pupils, and the education workforce. The film raises awareness to the parallels of how the cl...

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COP27: Overview of the Headlines – 22nd November 2022

Over the last two weeks, we watched COP27 take place in Sharm El-Sheik as world leaders, delegates, spokespeople and sponsors gathered to address, understand and overcome the climate crisis. As seen in previous COPs, the negotiations lasted longer than scheduled, with deliberations on loss and damag...

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EAUC-Scotland opens bookings for Step-Change for Sustainability Conference – 18th November 2022

We are delighted to announce that EAUC-Scotland’s "Step-Change for Sustainability" Conference will take place on 9th February 2023 at the Technology and Innovation Centre at University of Strathclyde. EAUC Interim CEO Fiona Goodwin says, "Scottish universities and colleges are leading t...

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Announcing the Winners of the Green Gown Awards UK & Ireland 2022 – 9th November 2022

Last night we attended the fantastic Awards Ceremony of the 2022 UK & Ireland Green Gowns, which was delivered in association with UKRI and hosted by Loughborough University. We gathered in person for the first time since 2019, with delegates, nominees, and supporting partners to celebrate the excep...

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Announcing our new CEO – 3rd November 2022

We are delighted to inform you that Charlotte Bonner will be our next CEO! Our Chair, Jim Longhurst says: "The Interview Panel met on the 17th of October to interview 5 candidates from a long list of some 50 applicants. At the end of the process the Board had identified a number of appointable c...

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Bringing Youth to COP27 – 27th October 2022

We believe that the world is today better placed to grasp the science of climate change, the geopolitics of progress, and the sociocultural diversity that must be respected to achieve sustainable development. The EAUC knows that the time to step up is urgent and that our resources to harness peopl...

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Re-launch of the Sustainability Leadership Scorecard – 4th October 2022

Today sees the re-launch of EAUC & AUDE's Sustainability Leadership Scorecard (SLS), with a new look and feel and easier access. It exists to be a free, online and available to all AUDE and EAUC members. All previously entered data has been retained which members can access and amend. Please che...

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EAUC CEO Recruitment – 1st September 2022

The Alliance for Sustainability Leadership in Education - EAUC - has a unique opportunity to be our CEO. Are you that person? About the Role You will inspire and motivate the team in realising our highly ambitious and dynamic vision and values. You will develop strategies and implement acti...

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Standardised Carbon Emissions Reporting Framework - Sector Feedback – 31st August 2022

As part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Challenge, the Department for Education (DfE) commissioned the EAUC to develop a Standardised Carbon Emissions Reporting Framework for Further (FE) and Higher Education (HE) institutions, in collaboration with sector bodies which include GuildHE, Universities ...

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EAUC Welcomes New Fellows and Honorary Fellows – 4th August 2022

Launched in 2017, the EAUC Fellowship strives to recognise that our members are at the heart of the organisation and their expertise is highly valued within the sector. We created this Award as part of EAUC Strategic Goal No.5 - Stronger Community – improved member engagement and recognition. ...

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Why updating subject benchmarks to include ESD is important across higher education – 21st July 2022

Professor Simon Kemp, Environmental Science Undergraduate Programmes Lead, University Lead in Education for Sustainable Development & National Teaching Fellow at the University of Southampton It is the morning of the 18th of July 2022. As I write this blog piece the UK is bracing itself for the h...

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EAUC Annual Conference 2022: Conversations on Climate Action – 18th July 2022

It is our pleasure to invite you to the EAUC's 2022 Annual Conference, taking place Tuesday 8th to Wednesday 9th November at Loughborough University. We are thrilled to deliver this event to our members and partners face-to-face, for the first time in too long! Bookings made by the 30th of July will...

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UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards - Finalists announced!

Announcing the 2022 Finalists of the Green Gown Awards UK & Ireland – 18th July 2022

The Green Gown Awards UK & Ireland, in association with UKRI, are delighted to present the 84 Finalists, representing 51 Institutions, all vying for a prestigious Green Gown Award. Commenting on the Finalists: Professor Sir Duncan Wingham, Executive Chair, Natural Environment Research Council...

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International Green Gown Award Winners 2022 – 6th July 2022

AllianzGI partners with International Green Gown Awards to promote exceptional sustainability initiatives at world’s universities and colleges, encouraging the next generation to take action on sustainability Winners are announced on 6 July 2022 as part of the United Nations High-Level Po...

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Standardised Carbon Emissions Framework Update – 1st July 2022

Background The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Challenge was launched in February 2022 by the Royal Anniversary Trust. A part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Challenge is to develop a Standardised Carbon Emissions Framework for the UK higher and further education sector, as outlined in the D...

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Announcing the 2022Â International Green Gown AwardÂ Finalists – 16th June 2022

We are delighted to reveal the Finalists of the 2022 International Green Gown Awards, in association with Allianz Global Investors - with 56 Finalists from 19 countries from across the world. The winners will be announced on 6th July 2022 as part of the United Nations High-Level Political Forum o...

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EAUC-Scotland publishes PBCCD 2020/21 Analysis Reports – 15th June 2022

EAUC-Scotland has today published its latest PBCCD Analysis Reports for the Scottish FHE sector. With individual reports for FE and HE, as well as one for FHE, these reports analyse the sector's emissions reporting data to Scottish Government for the 2020/21 academic year. The key headline figure...

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How going green can save your college or university money – 14th June 2022

Author bio: Russell Burton is the Director of Hillside Environmental Services, the sponsor of the 2021 Green Gown Awards ‘Reporting with Influence’ category. With a history in corporate sustainability and property management, he has developed CSR agendas for FTSE 100 businesses and Pu...

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University and College Land for Carbon Project Funding Announced – 31st May 2022

EAUC has been awarded funding by the Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund (NEIRF) by the Environment Agency to pilot a project to create carbon credits using university and college land. The University and College Land for Carbon project aims to leverage the land held within institution...

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University climate targets are not always led by their science – 26th April 2022

Iain Patton, CEO EAUC Following the release of the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report earlier this month, IPCC chair Hoesung Lee said: "We are at a crossroads. The decisions we make now can secure a liveable future. We have the tools and know-how required to limit warm...

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UK to Lead the Way in Climate and Sustainability Education – 21st April 2022

The Department of Education have launched a Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy for the education and children’s services systems today. This Strategy impacts all education providers, including colleges and universities in England. The overarching aim is for the UK education sector to l...

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Seeking New Trustees - Join our Board – 13th April 2022

The EAUC Board is made up of 12 volunteer Trustees and Directors with experience in the Further or Higher Education sector. We have one long-standing Trustee reach the end of their tenure at the June 2022 AGM and a further trustee has retired from the Board so we will have TWO available Trustee posi...

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EAUC teams up with Storegga for Carbon Capture Development – 13th April 2022

Storegga, the independent UK decarbonisation developer, has recently entered into a memorandum of understanding with The EAUC, to support a Direct Air Capture development in Aberdeenshire. The Carbon Coalition, which is part of the EAUC, is a consortium of higher and further education institution...

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UK & Ireland Green Awards 2022 Open – 31st March 2022

We are pleased to announce that the UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards 2022, in association with UKRI, are now open for applications. The Awards provide an opportunity for institutions across the UK and Ireland to be recognised for their excellent efforts in undertaking innovative and inspiring sustaina...

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Calling for Sustainability Speakers – 17th March 2022

We are looking for sustainability speakers from the education sector to help diversify the range of speakers at events and conferences - both within the sector and beyond. We are particularly interested in female and protected characteristics. EAUC are committed to equity and inclusion and we...

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Supporting Staff and Students – 17th March 2022

Universities and colleges around the world are supporting students and those that work in education that are being affected by the war go to these links: #ScienceForUkraine scienceforukraine.eu @Sci_for_Ukraine @Ukr_Institute ukrainianinstitute.org.uk Universities UK have released a statemen...

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Applications open for joining EAUC-Scotland's Office Bearers Group – 23rd February 2022

EAUC-Scotland are seeking two dedicated EAUC Members to join our Office Bearers Group (OBG) at our AGM on 31st March 2022. We are looking for: A representative working on the carbon and estates side of a further education institution A representative working on the education or engagement s...

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Queenâ€™s Platinum Jubilee Challenge launched to help the sector hit carbon net zero – 22nd February 2022

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Challenge launched to help UK tertiary education sector hit carbon net zero An innovative new scheme has been launched by the Royal Anniversary Trust to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022, asking leading UK universities and further education colleges to...

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2022 International Green Gown Awards New Partner – 21st February 2022

AllianzGI partners with International Green Gown Awards to promote exceptional sustainability initiatives at world’s universities and colleges Awards' focus on encouraging the next generation to take action on sustainability aligned with AllianzGI’s commitment to shaping a sustainabl...

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DofE Sustainability & Climate Change Strategy – 16th February 2022

The Department of Education has launched a draft Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy. They have a survey to provide feedback on the draft Strategy. In the survey they will ask you which actions set out in the strategy are the most important to you, your opinions of the overall strategy, a...

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EAUC Receives ECOSOC Status – 20th January 2022

EAUC has received Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). This means EAUC will have formal passes to attend the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF). We present the SDG Accord Annual Report at this event, ensuring that t...

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Embedding Sustainability in Scottish Apprenticeships â€“ New Report – 15th December 2021

Apprenticeships are vital in upskilling the workforce to meet goals to tackle the climate emergency. However, there are several challenges in adapting apprenticeships to allow a system level approach to net zero transition. A collaboration between Skills Development Scotland, The Scottish Apprentice...

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New Partnership with SUMS to Support the Sector – 9th December 2021

The SUMS Group Partners with EAUC to Deliver In-Depth Expertise in Sustainability to the Education Sector Higher Education specialist, the SUMS Group (SUMS), is partnering with sector leader in sustainability, EAUC, to deliver expert sustainability support to colleges and universities across the ...

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Getting into the right Christmas spirit this holidayâ€¦ – 1st December 2021

The EAUC-Scotland Team are delighted to share with you a few of our favourite ways of getting into the Christmas sprit while reducing our impact. Slàinte! Arbikie Highland Estate Nàdar Gin – 43% Developed in 2020 after 5 years of research, Nàdar (‘nature’ in Gaelic) Gin claim...

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Making a fresco to explain the climate emergency with Climate Fresk – 1st December 2021

Most people now believe in human induced climate change, however there is a lack of clear understanding in the general population about the link between our actions and the earth’s heating. Climate Fresk is a group activity created by French lecturer in energy and climate, Cedric Ringenbach, t...

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Announcing the 2021 Green Gown Award Winners – 18th November 2021

Green Gown Awards inspiring and empowering our young people to visualise a better sustainable future Announcing the Green Gown Award Winners and Highly Commended Entries The Green Gown Awards UK & Ireland’s virtual Awards Ceremony celebrated the inspirational work and projects of 90 Fina...

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Post COP26 - EAUC's Reflections – 17th November 2021

The COP26 UN climate talks in Glasgow have finished (13th November 2021) and the gavel has come down on the Glasgow Climate Pact agreed by all 197 countries. If the 2015 Paris Agreement provided the framework for countries to tackle climate change then Glasgow, six years on, was the first major test...

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Fiji National University launches Sustainability Plan 2021-2026 – 17th November 2021

We are glad to see that EAUC member, The Fiji National University recognises the adverse impacts of climate change experienced locally and globally. Our vulnerability to climate emergency is a wake-up call for all of us to commit to take bold climate change mitigation and adaptive actions. Therefore...

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Celebrating the Gold Green Apple Award achieved by EAUC-Scotland! – 16th November 2021

We are extremely proud to announce that the EAUC-Scotland team have been awarded the Gold Scottish Green Apple Award for the PBCCD Support and Lowering Carbon Emissions in the FHE Sector Project. A special recognition in achieving this award goes to our colleague, Jill Burnett, our Carbon and Estate...

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At last, climate change is at the heart of education – 11th November 2021

Young people will be empowered to take action on the environment as part of new measures designed to put climate change at the heart of education. Announcing a range of measures in a speech at COP26 on 5 November 2021, Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi set out his vision for all children to be ta...

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New Scottish Government Public Sector Guidance Launched – 10th November 2021

The Scottish Government has published guidance on public sector leadership for tackling the climate emergency, to accompany the changes to Public Bodies Climate Change Duties (PBCCD) reporting that come in to effect from 2022. EAUC-Scotland was part of the working group that supported the developmen...

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LSE becomes the first Carbon Neutral verified university in the UK – 4th November 2021

In a first for UK higher education, the London School of Economics and Political Science has been independently verified as carbon neutral for the academic year 2020/21, for all its measured emissions. The School was verified by global certification organisation BSI, against the internationally r...

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EAUC is at COP26 - Daily Updates – 2nd November 2021

NEW -Read EAUC's post COP26 Reflections here. COP26 is in full swing with governments, the civil society, businesses, and international organisations are expected to agree on urgent action that will keep the planet within 1.5 degrees of heating, protecting people and nature from the catastrophic...

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The Climate Action for University Chairs Guide – 28th October 2021

Following on from the Guide for Members of Governing Bodies (2018) and the Climate Action Toolkit for the Higher Education Sector (2020) that identified Higher Education specific critical elements that Vice-Chancellors and Governors should consider to advance sustainability and respond to the climat...

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Climate Action ahead of COP26 from global institutions – 27th October 2021

Over 1050 universities and colleges from 68 countries have pledged to half their emissions by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050 at the very latest, impacting over 10 million students, was announced on 28th October at the Times Higher Education Climate Impact Forum, showing the education sector’s...

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Global ESD conference to bring the focus back to education after COP26 – 19th October 2021

Learning for Sustainability Scotland will virtually host the global conference for the UN-recognised Regional Centres of Expertise (RCE) in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) from 16th-18th November 2021. The event will be a fantastic opportunity to build capacity for education for sustaina...

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EAUC's COP26 Campaign – 28th September 2021

The COP26 summit (31 October – 12 November 2021) will bring parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. This is an incredible opportunity for the Further and Higher Education sector to showcase the range of p...

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SDG Accord Report 2021 Now Available – 27th September 2021

A global alliance of the world’s universities, colleges and sustainability networks has launched the fourth annual SDG report; ‘Progress towards the Global Goals in the University and College sector’ available here. The findings from the SDG Accord progress report this year show...

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Platinum accreditation to deliver Carbon Literacy Training – 15th September 2021

Gaining momentum in 2019, when we started to see a rising interest from our members wishing to become Carbon Literate, two years down the line we are absolutely thrilled to announce that EAUC has met the requirements of the Carbon literate Organisation Standard and is now regarded as a Platinum leve...

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Reflections on the latest EMR data – 1st September 2021

The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) has released the latest Estates Management Record (EMR) on 19th August. These environment statistics are some of the most useful and telling when it comes to assessing where the Higher Education sector is with sustainable development and emissions red...

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Net Zero Estates – 12th August 2021

The University of Edinburgh in collaboration with a number of industry partners has published its report exploring ways in which to reach zero and low carbon targets through innovation in construction in Scottish Higher and Further Education. The project has been funded by the Scottish Funding...

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Evidence is irrefutable â€“ collective action is needed now! – 10th August 2021

Evidence is irrefutable – collective action to stop the climate crisis is needed now! Described as "a code red for humanity", the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has warned that major changes due to global heating are inevitable and irreversible wi...

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20,000 UK Citizens now certified as Carbon Literate – 6th August 2021

As extreme weather events driven by climate change become increasingly severe, and their economic impacts increasingly obvious, the UK approaches its leadership and hosting of the COP26 United Nations climate change negotiations in Glasgow beginning on November 1st. 2021. In more positive news, T...

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Climate change education rethink needed – 26th July 2021

Climate change education rethink needed to ‘avoid failing next generation’ Schoolchildren are being let down by poor climate education, despite being the generation that will feel the biggest impacts of climate change, experts have warned. In an open letter endorsed by EAUC sent ou...

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University of Bristol's laboratories receive green status – 21st July 2021

The University of Bristol has become the first university in the world to achieve institutional Green Labs Certification. Each of their 990 laboratories have gained certification, through The Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) Programme which mobilised staff and students and the wi...

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Green Jobs Taskforce Report – 21st July 2021

The Green Jobs Taskforce published its report, issuing a call to action on how the UK can deliver a green industrial revolution with government, business and the education sector working together. Some of the key recommendations include: publishing a detailed Net Zero Strategy and using policy t...

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A review of the EAUC Global Climate 2021 – 14th July 2021

Following on the success of the first-ever fully virtual EAUC global conference conducted in 2020, we were delighted to welcome over 280 delegates and speakers from 29 countries worldwide to enjoy a range of inspiring sessions at the Virtual Global Climate 2021 ran in partnership with the UN Environ...

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2021 UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards Finalists – 8th July 2021

Awarding Sustainability Excellence in Extraordinary Times 2021 Green Gown Awards UK & Ireland This year’s UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards’ Finalists, representing over 862,219 students and 156,000 staff, are leading the way with their commitment to the global sustainability agend...

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2021Â International Green Gown Awards Winners – 7th July 2021

The winners of the 2021 International Green Gown Awards were announced on 7th July 2021 in an online bilingual ceremony hosted by Carina Mutshele, Youth & Education Officer from UNEP Kenya and Gloria Ordóñez Valenzuela from UNEP Environment Latin America and the Caribbean. The International Green...

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Join SocEnv Campaign to restore ecosystems – 1st June 2021

This year’s SocEnv World Environment Day theme is Ecosystem Restoration, a topic of urgent importance. Check out their website hub for resources and inspiration on actions everyone can take to help restore our ecosystems. In the UK and beyond, the Society for the Environment champions World...

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WRAPâ€™s first Food Waste Action Week conclusions – 18th May 2021

WRAP’s first Food Waste Action Week alerts UK citizens to the link between wasting food and climate change Nearly half of those who saw Food Waste Action Week 2021 messaging reported either doing something different to reduce food waste or planning to in future. Building on 2021’s ...

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Scottish Climate Emergency College Statement – 17th May 2021

Scottish colleges have come together to support a new, ground-breaking statement of commitment on the Climate Emergency. The Scottish Colleges’ Statement of Commitment on the Climate Emergency highlights how college staff and students are working together to achieve a more sustainable futur...

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Launch of the SECR Tool exclusively for FE Members – 11th May 2021

Following on the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) recommendation that colleges in England should submit their carbon reporting through the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR), we are now delighted to bring to EAUC FE members a SECR tool developed in partnership with Hillside Envir...

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Results Announced: THE University Impact Rankings 2021 – 21st April 2021

Times Higher Education (THE) released today (21 April 2021) the third edition of the University Impact Rankings which uses metrics based on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) measuring institutions’ social and economic impact. We are thrilled to see that The Univ...

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EAUC-Scotland Annual Report – 21st April 2021

EAUC-Scotland are pleased to launch their annual report for 2020/21. This was the first year of a 3 year programme entitled: Accelerating action and leadership in Scotland’s universities and colleges in order to respond to the Climate Emergency, In a challenging year EAUC-Scotland has had r...

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Universities and Colleges join the Race to Zero ahead of COP26 – 13th April 2021

What is Race to Zero? Race To Zero is a global campaign to rally leadership and support from businesses, cities, regions, investors for a healthy, resilient, zero carbon recovery that prevents future threats, creates decent jobs, and unlocks inclusive, sustainable growth. Led by the High-Leve...

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Seeking New Trustees - Join our Board 2021 – 13th April 2021

The EAUC Board is made up of 12 volunteer Trustees and Director with experience in the Further or Higher Education sector. Two long-standing Trustees reach the end of their tenure at the June 2021 AGM and so we will have TWO available Trustee positions. At the March meeting of the Board’s ...

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Green Jobs for Youth – 1st April 2021

New initiative - Global Guidance for Education on Green Jobs: Connecting Higher Education and Green Opportunities for Planetary Health from UNEP's Youth and Education Alliance is designed to increase demand for green jobs in the workforce and help create a stronger supply of necessary green and envi...

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COP26 Universities Network - March Briefing – 1st April 2021

Net zero emissions targets have gained traction in the global effort to halt climate change. This new briefing from the COP26 Universities Network sets out the science behind net zero targets and the considerations that policymakers and industry leaders should take when adopting and implementing suc...

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New guidance on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) – 1st April 2021

The launch of new guidance on Education for Sustainable Development in higher education, jointly published by QAA and Advance HE is intended to help UK higher education institutions to incorporate Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) within their curricula. The guidance comes at a time of ...

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King's College London fully divests from fossil fuels – 1st April 2021

King’s College London has fully divested from all fossil fuels almost two years ahead of schedule. Since making a commitment to a full divestment target in 2017, King's College London have steadily reduced the exposure to fossil fuels from 7.3 per cent in 2017 to zero in 2021. Professor Ev...

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Green Gown Award Winners Announced – 24th March 2021

Green Gown Awards Celebrate Initiatives Playing Leading Roles in Addressing Climate Action In the first ever virtual ceremony, held on Wednesday 24th march 2021, the Green Gown Awards celebrated the inspirational work and projects of 74 Finalists in 12 different categories - showing the importanc...

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Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy - Summary – 19th March 2021

Following the publication of the Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy on Wednesday 17 March, we welcome the summary of key announcements prepared by our partners Aldersgate Group. The Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy offers a positive direction and comprehensive take on the measures that need ...

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Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Update – 17th March 2021

The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme have released the grant recipients of Phase 1 of the Scheme. A total of £33,312,689 has been awarded to the further and higher education sector. This is 4% of the total fund awarded of £932,248,184. Details of Phase 2 have been announced with a further £75...

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Nearly three quarters of teachers lack training on climate change – 17th March 2021

New research by Teach the Future, which EAUC is glad to be supporting, has revealed that 70% of UK teachers have not received adequate training to educate students on climate change, its implications for the environment and societies around the world, and how these implications can be addressed.*1 ...

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Re-thinking best practise â€“ environmental sustainability in research – 15th March 2021

The research community can only tackle the huge challenges posed by climate change and biodiversity loss by working together to embed sustainability at the very heart of higher education research and innovation, says Alison Robinson, NERC Deputy Executive Chair. Huge challenges ahead There are...

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EAUC is supporting the 2021 ENACTUS UK National Expo – 9th March 2021

On the 12th – 14th April, 65 Enactus teams from across the UK will participate in the Enactus UK National Expo, which will be held virtually. Enactus believe that investing in students who take entrepreneurial action for others creates a better world for us all. Enactus develops university ...

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EAUC attended the Environmental Audit Committee inquiry into Green Jobs – 3rd March 2021

On 3rd March (2021), Iain Patton, CEO at EAUC was invited alongside representatives from Education and Training Foundation (ETF), Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK), Leicester City Council and Greener Jobs Alliance to look at how green jobs can help tackle the expected rise in unemploym...

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Kickstart Scheme Placements Update – 18th February 2021

EAUC, Change Agents UK (CAUK) and SOS-UK are working together to support the Further and Higher Education sector create new and exciting fully-funded 6-month paid positions for 16-24 year old's this year through the government's Kickstart scheme. We are glad confirm that we can now accept new plac...

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HE Climate Action Toolkit launched – 4th February 2021

Climate Commission launch Climate Action Toolkit to help Vice-Chancellors, Governors and Senior Leadership Teams in universities in tackling the climate emergency The Climate Commission for Higher and Further Education Students and Leaders is delighted to announce the launch of the Higher Educati...

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What an online Go Green Week can look like? – 29th January 2021

While no formal date and theme on what Go Green Week should focus on have not been announced yet, we know that some EAUC members have plans to hold a series of virtual events either in line with Go Green Week or alternatives of it. Based on members' plans and other events taking place this year, we ...

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Universities and Colleges consider carbon offsetting in move to net-zero – 26th January 2021

How can Carbon Offsetting help UK Further and Higher Education Institutions achieve net-zero emissions? The EAUC and the COP26 Universities Network are pleased to launch the new guidance on offsetting to support the development of further and higher education offsetting policies. The COP26 U...

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Revised Scope 3 tool launched – 19th January 2021

We are pleased to announce that the Scope 3 emissions tool for the education sector - called the HESCET Tool - has been updated and is now available for use via your HEPA account. We encourage all member institutions to use the tool and look at the updated figures for input into the EMR (Estate Mana...

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Launch of the Global Goals Teach In Campaign – 15th January 2021

The fourth annual Global Goals Teach In has launched and will take place 22nd February – 5th March 2021! The annual campaign calls on educators to pledge to include the UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development (SDGs) in their teaching and learning throughout the two weeks. The 2020 camp...

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New EMR report and statement from AUDE and partners – 6th January 2021

AUDE has released it's Higher Education Estates Management Report 2020 and a statement alongside other key organisations on the necessity of the EMR data. This report represents the hard facts and accurate data for big choices in estates management and future investment. By bench marking institu...

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Global SDG Accord report paints promising picture of SDGs – 11th December 2020

The SDG Accord Report 2020, endorsed by UN Environment, paints a promising picture of the embedding of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in universities and colleges across the world, despite the global pandemic. The findings from the third SDG Accord annual progress report show awarene...

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Higher education in the era of climate change – 10th December 2020

New report urges universities to have zero carbon emissions by 2035 and to rethink knowledge and teaching practices for the era of climate change The Higher Education Policy Institute (http://www.hepi.ac.uk) has published a new report, Beyond business as usual: Higher education in the era of clim...

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Sustainability Leadership Scorecard Annual Report 2020 – 10th December 2020

Universities and colleges picking up the pace on sustainability, but must address curriculum reform More universities and colleges than ever from across the UK and Ireland have shown their commitment to sustainability over the last year. The 2020 Sustainability Leadership Scorecard Annual Report...

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EAUC Members reflect on the impact of Covid19 – 8th December 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic caused unprecedented challenges for the entire world and the Further & Higher education sector was not spared the mayhem of disruption. We at EAUC wanted to better understand how the pandemic impacted the sustainability community and how we can better support members during ...

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â€‹Disappointment at misguided Ofsted comments – 8th December 2020

Last week, at the launch of Ofsted’s 2019-2020 annual report, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman, said: "And increasingly we see efforts to commandeer schools and the curriculum in support of worthy social issues and campaigns. In the last year, many of these calls have been about...

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UK sets new climate target ahead of UN Summit – 4th December 2020

The Prime Minister has today (Friday 4 December) announced a new ambitious target to reduce the UK’s emissions by at least 68% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. This is an increase of 15% from the previous target of 53%, and is in line with the recommendations made by the Climate Change Commit...

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Sustainability Ambition in Education Week – 1st December 2020

It’s coming to the end of a tumultuous year and never has it never been clearer that we need to address the global challenges the world faces, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, justice and of course, health and well-being. So at the end of 2020...

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University of Glasgow sets 2030 carbon neutral target – 30th November 2020

The University of Glasgow has pledged to go ‘further and faster’ in its response to the climate emergency with a raft of new commitments, including a target for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The ambitious aim is one of a series of actions set out in a new strategy appro...

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Become a net-zero college by using the FE Climate Action Roadmap – 26th November 2020

What can colleges do to tackle climate change? The recent plan to reach net-zero emissions unveiled by PM Boris Johnson last week comes as a confirmation that many colleges are leading the way. The FE Climate Action Roadmap for FE Colleges provides colleges with practical steps they can take in f...

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Aston University named Guardian's University of the Year – 26th November 2020

Aston University has been crowned university of the year in the Guardian’s annual awards for its work eradicating the gap in grades between black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) students and their white peers, as well as its emphasis on sustainability. In a year during which UK universiti...

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Finnish universities commit to 12 principles of Sustainable Development – 24th November 2020

Carbon neutrality by 2030, sustainable development at the heart of strategies, and strong support for the Finnish Government’s climate and biodiversity goals. All of the above is included in the plans of Finnish universities through 12 mutual principles on sustainable development and respo...

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Global Climate Conference - Day 5: Wild times and nature-based solutions – 23rd November 2020

It was the final day of the conference today, and what a week it has been! We have been amazed and inspired by the range of plenaries and workshops from across the globe that we have been privileged to facilitate. Over the course of the week, we have seen over 1000 attendees from 18 countries (in...

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Global Climate Conference - Day 4: Net Zero and Global Research – 20th November 2020

Today was the penultimate day of the extraordinary five-day conference ‘Global Climate 2020’, and there was no sign of let up, with four plenary sessions and the live launch of Mock COP26. The morning started with the sustainability topic on everyone’s lips this year; the r...

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UK PM outlines 10-point plan for green industrial revolution – 19th November 2020

The Prime Minister has set out his ten point plan for a green industrial revolution this week, which Government predicts will create and support up to 250,000 British jobs. The plan – which is part of the PM’s mission to level up across the country - will mobilise £12 billion of go...

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Global Climate Conference - Day 3: Student engagement and climate justice – 18th November 2020

Another day of thought-provoking content at the week long EAUC virtual conference Global Climate 2020. The morning plenary started with an in-depth look at student engagement on sustainability issues and the power this has for transformation within institutions. Liliia Akatova, a student at ...

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