Research institutions are the main source of the innovation and discovery driving our global economy and social world. The integration of sustainability into research practices, at all stages, can hugely impact members of society whether they're directly engaged with a particular study or not.
For research-intensive institutions, sustainability can be integrated via two perspectives, as outlined below:
If you can provide a research paper to the Sustainability Exchange that can be listed as a resource, please get in touch.
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The session gave an in-depth overview into the impact that food choices have on our health, environment and communities and how institutions have the power to positively...
PRME have created three resources, available to download The PRME Transformational Model Toolkit for writing 'Sharing Information on Progress' (SIP) reports PRME...
The Public Bodies Climate Change Duties came into play in 2016 with annual reports due each November. The universities and colleges of Scotland are supported by SSN and the...
A National Statistics Publication for Scottish Government. This publication aims to provide an easily accessible reference document that offers information on a wide range of...
This paper looks at the role of sustainable development within degree programmes dominated by the need to satisfy professional accreditation requirements, examining how far...
Carplus have published a case study of the Electric Car Club scheme installed into the University of St Andrews' campus. They have listed 19 tonnes of CO2 being saved...
This article is about using research from a practitioner perspective. It tells the stories of four teachers and a researcher, who were part of a collaborative project focused on...
Connecting with nature should be part of every child’s life as it has the potential to aid nature’s revival while benefiting the child. To embed nature connection...
With the kind support of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and the University of Essex we’ve established a clear definition of connection to nature and a method for...
A report from two Professors from The University of Manchester and Manchester Business School on their views of this new, innovative approach to engaging students in...
'Valuing Our Clothes: the cost of UK fashion' presents the latest research on the environmental impacts of the clothing industry in the UK, and an update on the...
EAUC has launched its Living Labs Research. A university or college Living Lab is where real-world institutional problems are addressed in new dynamic partnerships between all...
Eco-Schools student presentations, WWF Malaysia
An article by Carin Moffatt and Cathy Dzerefos, WESSA
Article by Nicole Andreou in International School Magazine, explaining how schools, through the Eco-Schools Seven Steps, can make a difference. p.39-40
International infographic with the latest stats and figures from Eco-Schools globally.
EAUC commissioned the research paper ‘Next Generation Sustainability Strategy and Structure’ to help members understand the current sustainability landscape in...
EAUC commissioned the research paper ‘Next Generation Sustainability Strategy and Structure’ to help members understand the current sustainability landscape in...
EAUC commissioned the research paper ‘Next Generation Sustainability Strategy and Structure’ to help members understand the current sustainability landscape in...
EAUC commissioned the research paper ‘Next Generation Sustainability Strategy and Structure’ to help members understand the current sustainability landscape in...
EAUC commissioned the research paper ‘Next Generation Sustainability Strategy and Structure’ to help members understand the current sustainability landscape in...
EAUC commissioned the research paper ‘Next Generation Sustainability Strategy and Structure’ to help members understand the current sustainability landscape in...
EAUC commissioned the research paper ‘Next Generation Sustainability Strategy and Structure’ to help members understand the current sustainability landscape in...
This workshop presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Edward Naish, Assurance – PwC and fell under the Work...
This workshop presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Katy Boom, Director of Sustainability - University of...
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are viewed in the context of Johan Rockström’s work on planetary boundaries at the Stockholm Resilience Centre. This work sets a...
UCL Press has announced the publication of an open access book by Robert Biel entitled : Sustainable Food Systems: The Role of the City. Download it free from...
Transition University of St Andrews is part of the UK-based Transition Network, and a long-lasting example of a Transition University. Launched in 2009 by a group of...
Case study on working through a climate impact assessment at University of St Andrews as part of a five step adaptation process.
In 2015, we partnered with Scouts, the Canal and Rivers Trust, and RSPB to ask young people about their perceptions on their involvement in local decisions, and how they can...
In 2016, NUS began work on a clothing rental scheme for students' unions - applying the principles of the circular economy. The process started by conducting research...
NUS are really proud to be able to publish our full report on Students’ Green Fund – demonstrating the incredible impact which our movement’s 25 transformational...
In 2012, NUS asked students about what they understood Fairtrade to mean, as well as how important it was to them, where they get their Fairtrade clothing from, and what they...
Homes Fit For Study revealed that over three quarters of students have a problem with the condition of their home, as well as other insights into the environmental performance...
When NUS launched our food growing programme Student Eats in 2015, we conducted some research among students to find out more about their eating habits and attitudes.
For the sixth year in a row, 80 per cent of students have told NUS that they want their institutions to be doing more on sustainability, and 60 per cent want to learn more about...
A PhD student conducting research (between Brazil and Germany) on barriers to innovation and sustainability in universities has requested researchers' participation in...
Robin Saha of University of Montana wins the Thomas Ehlrich award for his services of connecting his research and students to sustainability issues within the local communities....
Penn State University recently dedicated $875,000 as part of their reinvention fund (over $700,000 to academic/operational staff and over $100,000 to students) to transform Penn...
Portland State University has released a book that provides a toolbox for campus-community collaboration on sustainability, which they proudly back with actions and projects...
Harvard University has made a very exciting announcement about dramatically strengthening their Living Laboratory. They have launched a 3-year course which allows students to...
Alex Lerczak MSc, University of Chester Two years ago the University embarked on a journey to create an enabling environment in which sustainability can thrive within...
Danielle Butler, University of Salford Based in the Sustainable Housing & Urban Studies Unit, at the University of Salford, Danielle is currently undertaking a...
Will Barber, Coventry University Completed by Will Barber in the final year of a BSc in Geography, the project was pioneering in using fishers’ knowledge to help...
Changing food waste behaviours Food waste is one of the most significant environmental and social problems facing society. This landmark study field-tested the influence of a...
My star fish have fins! The StarFin project is an example of how innovation driven by sustainability can be achieved in a university environment. Universities have at their...
The “Toon Monsoon’s” silver lining - Climate change adaptation at Newcastle University Climate change predictions suggest that severe weather events...
Green labs in King’s College London King’s College London have spearheaded a Green Labs programme which has not only led to significant energy savings, it has...
The Stern Review was published by the Treasury in 2006, and outlined the economic case for acting on Climate Change.
A guide from the UNEP and Futerra on producing good public sustainability campaigns.
This workshop presentation is from the “Learning and Legacy: The Role of Education in Creating Healthier and Happier Cities” EAUC Annual Conference 2016, presented...
This volume is both an interesting introduction to the variety of impacts that environmental science research has in the UK, and a useful resource for researchers seeking to...
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see Bath Spa University are committed to continually improving sustainability in every sense of the word.
Myerscough College present their 2014/15 Sustainability Report.
In this Meet a Member career profile, see how Chris Willmore, University Academic Director of Undergraduate Studies and Green Academy Academic Lead at the University of Bristol...
Part of the ambition of the School of Ponts Paris Tech to "be the world reference for research, innovation and training in key areas of sustainable development", the...
This course discusses the positive and negative impact of logistics and mobility on society, economically as well as socially and ecologically. It focuses on how the sector can...
"Food Futures: from business as usual to business unusual" is WRAP's ground breaking new report analysing 15 critical areas in the UK food system,
In this Meet a Member career profile, see how Aled Jones, Director, Global Sustainability Institute at Anglia Ruskin University manages an interdisciplinary research institute...
The S-Lab: Supporting World Class Science programme aims to improve laboratory efficiency and effectiveness in all dimensions, including scientific value, resource efficiency...
Straddling the disciplines of facilities management and scientific research support, the sustainable labs co-ordinator is an emerging role in universities. Martin Farley, became...
This presentation on 'Living Labs for Social Responsibility and Sustainability at the University of Edinburgh' was given as part of a morning workshop at...
The 2015 Green Gown Awards Winners’ Brochure which explores the journeys all these institutions have taken.
The Winners' Brochure for the International Green Gown Awards 2015 which brings together the finalists and winners of these Awards which are growing globally.
The Sustainability Program has grown since 2006 to include initiatives across leadership and governance, facilities and operations, learning teaching and research, and...
Introducing Nu-Cycle N – the new Bio Wash, that reduces micro-plastics in the oceans and increases micro fibre life and performance!
Over three years, the ‘Clever Classrooms’ project analysed the impact of social and environmental factors on learning environments in primary schools.
University of Tampere, Finland, is committed to educate people who understand the world and change it. A multidisciplinary sustainable development study module was opened...
Cardiff Metropolitan University present their 2013/14 Sustainability and the Environment Report.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how University of the West of Scotland is committed to reducing their carbon footprint through embedding a sustainable carbon culture.
S-Lab Project Coordinator, King’s College London Martin Farley has helped pioneer innovative projects in a largely untapped area of sustainability - laboratories. To...
London College of Fashion partnered with Cordwainers Community Garden and artist Zoe Burt to grow and manufacture an item of clothing entirely within London.
Since 2012, the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Cambridge has been developing LED lighting capable of growing a wide range of plants under controlled...
Creative Energy Homes: Low-Energy and Zero-Carbon Housing – a living test-site for energy efficient technologies A long-term development of seven “Creative Energy...
The £9.8M Centre for Global Eco-Innovation unites the expertise, resources and global contacts of Lancaster University, the University of Liverpool, and Inventya Limited, to...
Over the past academic year, the University of Brighton has focused its efforts on tackling food waste in campus restaurants.
Aberystwyth University is one of only a handful of universities in the UK where 30 – 40% of food spend in the University’s cafes and outlets is either sourced locally or...
Laboratories are places where innovative research takes place and where global challenges are solved. But laboratories have a big environmental impact in terms of energy, water...
Helium is a non-renewable resource and is essential for the operation of MRI scanners and magnets supporting research into drug discovery to cure such diseases as...
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how Cardiff Metropolitan University is aiming to manage its operations in ways that are environmentally sustainable, economically feasible and...
Sustainability is one of London College of Fashion’s core values and staff and students across the college, as well as external partners, have been inspired by...
The project undertook demonstrations of off-grid options using solar PV-based mini/ micro grid systems at four locations in India.
In this Meet a Member career profile, see how Valeria Vargas (Education for Sustainable Development Coordinator) is finding opportunities to embed sustainability into the...
In this Meet a Member career profile, see how Adam Caspi (Energy and Sustainability Placement Student) is engaging and teaching staff and students to embed sustainability in his...
Humanitarian Engineering Research Programme – Sustainable Solutions Transforming Lives The Programme is an innovative education and research programme that engages...
Researchers and practitioners at the University of Edinburgh have been working together to identify how principles of the Circular Economy can be embedded in Research, Learning...
In this Meet a Member career profile, see how Gillian Menzies (Director of Studies) is inspiring the next generation through research and enquiry in her role at Heriot-Watt...
In this Meet a Member career profile, see how Richard Fletcher (Festivals Researcher) is embedding sustainability through community and industry engagement in his role at De...
Local Wisdom is a research project led by University of the Arts London’s Centre for Sustainable Fashion with a network of seven universities in the UK, USA, Canada,...
The Adapt Low Carbon Group at the University of East Anglia manages the InCrops Programme, a 7 year £5.2 m project co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. The...
The Julian Study Centre (JSC) has raised the bar for sustainability on a campus which has a reputation for energy efficient award winning buildings, and is the first aiming for...
The Enterprise Centre (TEC) will be the UK’s greenest commercial building, targeting both BREEAM Outstanding and Passivhaus Certification. At £13.4m and with 3,400m2...
This report provides an update on the second year of the University of Cambridge’s Living Laboratory for Sustainability.
The £16million University of Strathclyde Urban Energy Project is transformational – acting as a catalyst for collaborative low carbon heat network development with...
The Institute of Sustainability Solutions Research (ISSR) at Plymouth University is the single point of contact for organisations wanting to collaborate with the University...
The Future Factory at Nottingham Trent University uses a range of academic/research staff, students, graduate placements and specialist product design and prototyping...