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  Planned updates to 2025/26 People and Planet University League scoring – 14th March 2025

  Ahead of the 2025/26 University League submissions, EAUC has worked with People and Planet to successfully advocate for changes to bring the scoring in line with other frameworks used by universities. The agreed changes, to be applied to the 2025/26 University League, are: 1. If your instituti...

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  EAUC co-hosts Climate Education and Skills Group with the Grantham Institute – 27th February 2025

  Cross-sector forum brings together representatives from government, industry and education to drive collaboration on climate education and green skills On 13 February EAUC co-hosted a reboot meeting of the Climate Education and Skills Group alongside the Grantham Institute at Imperial College Londo...

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  Applications open: 2025 International Green Gown Awards – 27th February 2025

  Applications are now open for the 2025 International Green Gown Awards  Recognising exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by the world's universities and colleges, the International Green Gown Awards set the bar and put every learning institution at the heart of delivering the U...

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  Updated Careers Guides now available – 25th February 2025

  Updated Green Careers Guides In January 2025, we updated our popular careers guides to include more case studies and resources to help you communicate about them.    How to find a job that's good for you and the planet - a Green Careers Guide now includes:  - New profiles of people in green ...

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  Join our team – 6th February 2025

  Training and Development Officer Come and join the EAUC team in this exciting role! This role focuses on developing a robust framework of professional development to enhance member capability and skills. The postholder will coordinate our annual conference, oversee and further develop our CPD ...

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  Registration open for EAUC Annual Conference 2025 – 4th February 2025

  The EAUC proudly presents our 2025 Annual Conference. ​ Join us at Sheffield Hallam University on the 24th and 25th of June 2025. This is not just a conference; its a coming together for our community to learn and create space to reflect and collaborate.  ​ Bringing over 200 people from the ...

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  Applications open for EAUC Scotland's Advisory Group – 28th January 2025

  EAUC Scotland are seeking a dedicated EAUC Member to join our Advisory Group (AG) at our Spring Forum and AGM on 27th March 2025. We are particularly looking for: A representative working on/within estates decarbonisation and adaptation in a university Applicants can be at any stage of the...

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  Sector vacancy - Operations Manager - Energy and Sustainability - Heriot-Watt University – 22nd January 2025

  Heriot-Watt University is seeking a highly skilled candidate with good electrical, mechanical or building services experience, and a passion to help drive forward sustainable energy solutions and make a tangible impact on their environmental systems. This pivotal role will be central to the success ...

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  Sustainability Leadership Scorecard - submit your scores by 31 January – 10th December 2024

  The Sustainability Leadership Scorecard (SLS) is a comprehensive online self-assessment tool designed to help universities and colleges evaluate and improve their sustainability performance. Each year, EAUC and AUDE, delivery partners of the SLS, compile an annual report reviewing how the sector as ...

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  Become a net zero college with the updated Climate Action Roadmap – 14th November 2024

  A new and improved version of the Climate Action Roadmap for Colleges is now available. Over the past year, we’ve been working closely with AOC - the Association of Colleges and the wider sector to gather feedback about the resource and enhance it.  The updated version, launched today at...

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  Winners of the 2024 UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards announced – 13th November 2024

  South Devon College takes home the Sustainability Institution of the Year Award as 37 other institutions are recognised for innovative sustainability initiatives. EAUC has announced this winners of this year's UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards in association with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI...

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  We're hiring! – 1st November 2024

  Here at EAUC, we have two brand new opportunities to join our small but mighty team working to embed sustainability in post-16 education. We're looking for a Policy and Research Officer to shape and advocate for sustainable education policies within post-16 education. We're also looking for a ...

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  Bournemouth University is recruiting for a Travel and Transport Manager – 23rd October 2024

  Bournemouth University is recruiting for a Travel and Transport Manager to join the Sustainability Team in a management role responsible for delivering all aspects of sustainable transport and travel planning. The role includes oversight of the delivery of the BU Travel Plan until 2025 and leading t...

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  Updated carbon reporting tool for colleges in England – 15th October 2024

  EAUC is pleased to launch the next version of the SECR tool to enable colleges in England to continue to report their carbon emissions under the UK Government’s Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) policy.  The updated version contains the latest UK Government carbon conversion fa...

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  Cost of Net Zero Calculator updated – 26th September 2024

  Planned maintenance has been carried out on the Cost of Net Zero calculator to ensure the figures underpinning the tool remain current. A number of enhancements have also been made in response to user feedback, including the splitting out of the water and travel pathways, greater flexibility on the ...

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  Annual SDG Accord report published – 26th September 2024

  EAUC has published the 7th annual SDG Accord progress report, highlighting the collective progress towards the SDGs in the college and university sector. The SDG Accord is a worldwide initiative bringing together over 2800 organisations and individuals dedicated to promoting the United Nations Su...

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  Navigating the Transition - FE Report – 16th September 2024

  Navigating the Transition: A Cost and Skills Analysis for Net Zero Carbon by 2030 in London's Further Education Colleges The Mayor of London is committed to reducing emissions and addressing the climate emergency. As part of this, the Mayor is driving forward an ambitious plan to make the city Ne...

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  Finalist showcase launched for UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards – 4th September 2024

  Showcase features college and universities' sustainability efforts and impacts. A showcase featuring the 133 project that have made the final of the prestigious 2024 UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards has just been launched.   Alongside information and photos about the projects, the showcase als...

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  UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards Ceremony – 2nd September 2024

  2024 UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards Ceremony will be held in Edinburgh We are pleased to announce that this year's Awards Ceremony will take place on Wednesday 13 November 2024 at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, situated at the foot of Arthur’s Seat and neighbouring the Scottish Parliament and ...

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  ES Concordat Oversight Group – 20th August 2024

  Following the publication of the new concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice earlier this year, an oversight group is being set up.   The concordat was developed collaboratively by stakeholders across the research and innovation sector and is aimed at or...

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  New commuting resources available – 19th August 2024

  EAUC Scotland has published a new package of resources to support organisations in the post-16 education sector report on their staff and student commuting emissions. The new resources contain: • Comprehensive guidance on conducting commuting surveys from initial inception to analysis and...

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  EAUC Scotland Conference opens for registration – 19th August 2024

  EAUC Scotland’s "Step Change for Sustainability" conference has now opened for registration. The event will take place on 13 November 2024 at the John McIntyre Conference Centre (JMCC) at the University of Edinburgh.   With two plenary and panel discussion sessions, eight breakout sessio...

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  Solidarity, support and safety in light of racism - a statement from EAUC – 7th August 2024

  EAUC stands in solidarity with every Muslim, migrant, person of colour and community affected by the violent attacks that have taken place in the UK over the past week.     We condemn these attacks as acts of racism and Islamophobia. They have no place in our society.  EAUC – as an emplo...

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  EAUC calls on new UK Government to improve climate education – 23rd July 2024

  EAUC has joined calls for the newly-elected UK Government to incorporate climate and sustainability education into the school and college curriculum in England.   The calls are supported by a comprehensive new report, produced by education sustainability experts and including input from EAUC, hig...

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  2024 UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards shortlist revealed – 16th July 2024

  The finalists of the 2024 UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards, delivered by EAUC in partnership with UKRI, have now been revealed.  The shortlist consists of 133 finalists from 84 institutions across the UK and Ireland.  Reflecting on this year's cohort of impressive finalists, Susan Simon, Envir...

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  Sustainability included in revised higher education Quality Code for the first time – 28th June 2024

  EAUC welcomes the 2024 revision of the QAA’s UK Quality Code for Higher Education which was published on 27 June 2024. For the first time it explicitly refers to sustainability as a key component of quality education provision. This comes just two days after we announced our new strategy, A...

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  EAUC launches new strategy – 24th June 2024

  EAUC has unveiled a new strategy, Accelerating Ambition and Impact, setting out the direction, pace and focus for its work over the next six years. Launched to coincide with the start of EAUC’s 20th anniversary at its annual conference, the strategy builds on EAUC’s track record of pr...

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  2024 International Green Gown Award finalists announced – 13th June 2024

  The finalists of the 2024 International Green Gown Awards, delivered in partnership with Allianz Global Investors and supported by the UN Environment Programme, have now been revealed.  Now in their 10th year, the Awards recognise the outstanding and innovative sustainability projects being imple...

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  Become a Climate Ambassador – 21st May 2024

  Upcoming information event If you'd like more information about Climate Ambassadors, please come along to our free event on 27 September to find out more!   Call for sustainability experts to volunteer as part of national education scheme EAUC is looking for individuals or organisations wit...

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  Passionate about sustainability and education - join the EAUC board – 30th April 2024

  Join the EAUC board and help lead and empower the post-16 education sector to embed sustainability in everything it does: equipping learners for their lives and shaping society for the better. This is a unique opportunity for someone to bring an external perspective to our charity. We are looking...

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  Environmental Sustainability Concordat Launched – 25th April 2024

  A voluntary environmental sustainability concordat co-developed by more than 25 organisations across the UK research and innovation sector launched today. The EAUC is providing the secretariat function for the concordat's signatories. The concordat is aimed at all organisations in the research an...

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  University and College Land for Carbon Resources – 11th April 2024

  The University and College Land for Carbon is an Environment Agency funded NEIRF project, delivered by the EAUC in partnership with MyCarbon, which aims to facilitate the establishment of woodland areas within higher and further education institutions for carbon credit generation and carbon sequestr...

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  New Course Launch – Embedding Education for Sustainable Development – 9th April 2024

  We are thrilled to announce the launch of the latest run of the 'Embedding Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)' course, delivered by EAUC on behalf of and in partnership with the Society for Education and Training (SET).   Designed for educators, teachers, trainers, lecturers, and tutors ...

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  University and College Land for Carbon Webinar – 3rd April 2024

  The University and College Land for Carbon is part of the Environment Agency funded NEIRF project, delivered by the EAUC in partnership with MyCarbon, which aims to facilitate the establishment of woodland areas within higher and further education sector institutions for carbon credit generation and...

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  We are recruiting! – 1st March 2024

  The EAUC are looking for an experienced and ambitious communications manager who’s able to help us communicate the great work we do both at an operational and strategic level. You’ll be able to create high quality, accessible and impactful communications which help us achieve our goals a...

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  Scottish Funding Council renews EAUC Scotland funding for 2024/25 – 28th February 2024

  We are pleased to announce that EAUC’s funding bid for the next phase of its work in Scotland has been approved by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC). We will continue to deliver our ‘Supporting a step-change towards environmental sustainability at Scotland's Universities and Colleges&rs...

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  International Green Gown Awards 2024 - Open – 28th February 2024

  The International Green Gown Awards, in partnership with Allianz Global Investors, and supported by UN Environment Programme, recognise exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges around the globe. Celebrating our 10th year, applications for 2024 are now open...

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  The RACE Report 2023 – 5th February 2024

  Between April and October 2023, 142 charities, trusts and foundations that predominantly work on environmental, climate, nature or sustainability issues submitted data to The RACE Report. EAUC are proud to be able to take part in the Report's 2nd year, with the goal to drive environmental charities ...

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  Applications open for EAUC Scotland's Advisory Group – 1st February 2024

  EAUC Scotland are seeking three dedicated EAUC Members to join our Advisory Group (AG) at our Spring Forum and AGM on 28th March 2024. We are particularly looking for:   A representative working on/within learning and teaching or organisational development in a college A representative wor...

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  Latest ESOS Guidance for Universities and Colleges – 23rd January 2024

  The Environment Agency have released new guidance (29 November 2023) on whether higher and further education institutions are exempt or eligible for the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS). This is a UK-wide scheme and you can find the full guidance on ESOS assessments on the government's in...

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  Ambassadors scheme key to boosting climate understanding – 18th January 2024

  Helping youngsters to learn how climate change is impacting their planet is one of the goals of a new £2 million Department for Education initiative involving the University of Reading. Every school, college and university in England will have free access to expert support to become greener and m...

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  Apply Now: EAUC's 2024 Leadership Lab – 15th December 2023

  We are announcing the next cohort of the Leadership Lab Programme in 2024 and would like to invite senior leaders in your organisation to join us in Cambridge on 12th-14th March 2024. The 2024 Leadership Lab gives delegates the opportunity to work directly with peers, to explore complex transform...

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  New: EAUC and AUDE Release Sustainability Leadership Scorecard Annual Report 2023 – 8th December 2023

  We are pleased to launch the 2023 Sustainability Leadership Scorecard Annual Report, released today by EAUC and AUDE. This shares insights into the current statistics and recent developments of the Sustainability Leadership Scorecard (SLS), examines what these results suggest about the sector’...

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  EAUC Scotland publishes Climate Risk Register and Tool – 4th December 2023

  Following on from previous EAUC resources ‘Adapting universities and colleges to a changing climate’ (2019) and 'Using an existing organisational resilience framework to develop a Climate Change Adaptation Plan' (2019), EAUC Scotland has launched today the Climate Risk Register Guide and...

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  COP28 – 30th November 2023

  Find out the latest on COP28 here

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  Results of the 2023 UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards – 30th November 2023

  Last night we attended the fantastic Awards Ceremony of the 2023 UK & Ireland Green Gowns, in association with UKRI. We hosted education and sustainability guests, nominees, and supporting partners from across the country, at the Titanic Hotel Liverpool, for an evening of prize-giving and celebratio...

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  EAUC Scotland Celebrate International RCE Award – 9th November 2023

  We are delighted to share the QAA Collaborative Enhancement Project on Monitoring and Evaluation of ESD in Higher Education has won an ‘Outstanding Flagship Project’ Award at the 2023 International Regional Centres of Expertise (RCE) Awards for Innovative Projects on Education for Sustai...

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  New report: Integrating climate into strategy and planning in universities – 1st November 2023

  Where are we? Where are we going? Climate change is amongst the most important strategic drivers for universities and all organisations. But it is difficult to integrate into strategy and planning because of its scale and complexity, and the fact that it touches every part of an institution&rsquo...

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  EAUC Seeking EOI for Sustainability Shared-Services Staffing – 28th September 2023

  EAUC are pleased to welcome Expressions of Interest (EOI) from institutions across the UK and Ireland for participation in sustainability shared-services staffing. This follows the success of the award-winning Central and South Scotland College Partnership (CSSCP) pilot and its subsequent extension....

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  EAUC Shares Response to the UKRI Consultation on the Concordat for Environmental Sustainability – 11th September 2023

  EAUC is supportive of UKRI’s Concordat for Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice. We’ve long advocated whole-organisation approaches to sustainability and for many of our members, research is a considerable part of what they do. The concordat demonstrates welco...

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