The Learning and Skills sector is in a unique position to initiate and implement actions to create more resilient and sustainable communities. This section introduces stakeholder engagement, and the benefits to implementing sustainable development at community and business level. It covers a wide range of topics relating to the Learning and Skills sector within the community and in relation to employers, which provide a wealth of ideas and case studies of successful delivery of sustainable development projects.
Online Guide on 'How to do Transition at your University or College' published by the Transition Network.
Students from Fife College created a low carbon lunch at the Fife Environmental Partnership Conference and Fair.
"To educate students for a lifetime of contribution to society, colleges and universities accept an enormous challenge. Toward this end, they help students pursue a broad...
Get Kilmarnock Active The “Get Kilmarnock Active” initiative was a ground breaking innovation designed by Ayrshire College staff and students to promote health,...
This guide, written by London Sustainability Exchange and the Learning and Skills Network, looks at good practice and has recommendations for further action.
A new linking tool has enabled schools and colleges to identify their National Network for Collaborative Outreach (NNCO).
This workshop presentation was made to exhibitors at the “Learning and Legacy: The Role of Education in Creating Healthier and Happier Cities” EAUC Annual Conference...
Myerscough College present their 2014/15 Sustainability Report.
The collective voice of the world’s universities, colleges and students must be heard at COP21 when the United Nations Climate Change Conference takes place in Paris,...
Edinburgh College has built up two thriving community gardens at opposite ends of the city of Edinburgh, and is also in the process of developing four community orchards
South West Energy Centre (SWEC) is an award winning, unique facility providing advice, guidance and training to industry and consumers in all matters relating to the Low Carbon...
Sustainability is about making changes and inspiring a new approach to the way we live in the world, use its resources and interact with the rest of the ecosystem.
The “Let’s Green SWC” initiative takes a holistic approach to sustainability across the institution by seeking to identify and address the impacts of...
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how South Devon College has fully embraced the Sustainable and Renewable Energy agenda.
This biomass project is the second ever cooperatively funded biomass project in the country, the first of this type in the education sector
This presentation was the Keynote for the Further Education Summit, part of the “Challenging Connections” EAUC Annual Conference 2015, presented by Leeds College of...
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how South West College continues to grow with an ever-evolving sustainability movement across campuses in Cookstown, Dungannon, Enniskillen...
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how Hull College Group offers qualifications from entry level to post-graduate, including teacher training and professional qualifications.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how Basingstoke College of Technology supports the sustainability of the local community and economy.
Part of the mini case study series, "Approaches to fair trade in educational institutions in 2015".
Part of the mini case study series, "Approaches to fair trade in educational institutions in 2015".
This case study focuses on Managing Facilities and Estates following research in 2014 into the way the FE sector in Wales is embracing the concept of sustainable development
This case study focuses on A Force for Good - Collaboration, Engagement and ESDGC following research in 2014 into the way the FE sector in Wales is embracing the concept of...
This case study focuses on Links with Business and Local Employers as a result of 2014 research into way the FE sector in Wales is embracing the concept of sustainable development.
South Devon College has developed/written its own in house system that allows it to link its learner database (EBS) to the system and scan learners ID cards at a point in its...
South West Energy Centre is a unique multi award winning facility providing advice, guidance and training to industry and consumers in all matters relating to the Low Carbon Sector
Students have benefitted from experiencing practical, outdoor activities that are environmentally sound and of benefit to the wider community.
This project supports families in-need by transforming run-down and derelict properties into modern and affordable homes in the community.
Grow Allot is an exciting initiative created by the City College Plymouth to restore an area of disused ground at its Kings Road site into an allotment style, community garden.
This project is about embedding sustainability into the student curriculum and into their and staff’s lives at South Essex College.
A case study with the Carbon Trust and Salford City College which demonstrates how they embedded carbon management into their organisation and developed a carbon management plan.
A case study about the Stockton Riverside College which was looking to inform the curriculum by developing new sustainability skills provision in partnership to collaboratively...
A case study of when the College asked EMSc to demonstrate why the Powerstar voltage optimisation should be chosen to help improve their energy efficiency.
Since its formation in 2009, Walsall Adult and Community College (WACC) has embedded sustainability into Leadership and Governance, Estates, Teaching and Learning and...
Derbyshire Eco Centre is the county hub for education for sustainable development (ESD). It is at the heart of Derbyshire County Council's (DCC's) drive to combat...
A demonstration of ‘stakeholder engagement’ illustrating how South Thames College is forging alliances with low carbon community organisations, trades unions and...
South Lanarkshire College’s low-energy house is a practical project...
In October 2010 Northern Ireland’s South Eastern Regional College (SERC) opened a brand new Environmental Skills Centre on its refurbished and extended Ards Campus.
New College Stamford (NCS) recently established an Environmental and Sustainability strategy with high emphasis placed on social responsibility.
Exploration session from EAUC 2011 Conference of the Love Food, Haste Waste campaign and how it works in communities and has engaged the FHE sector
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how Warwickshire College have holistically embedded sustainability throughout the college.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how Walsall Adult and Community College are putting to policy into practice an embedding sustainability.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight see Leicester College's strategic commitment to sustainable development.
Here is a presentation that was used to present sustainability issues to the Governors of Wakefield College.
Sustainability and Environmental Policy from South Staffordshire College.
Recycling and sustainability within rural further and higher education institutions can be difficult without the support and advice that is more readily available to those...
A case study from City and Islington College, which donates its old computers to developing countries via the charity Computer Aid.
Elmwood College has adopted an innovative approach for meeting the requirements of the ISO14001 Environmental Management Standard. It uses curriculum as a mechanism for...
A case study looking at City College Norwich who in December 2009 launched a five-year Strategy which contained an objective of developing 21st century environments that are...
EAUC Member, Wiltshire College, is a large General Further Education College in the South West region. It has a commitment to Sustainable Development and has been working to...