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:
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The University of Greenwich will install a biofuel (glycerol) fired Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant at its Medway Campus in Kent this year – believed to be the first...
The Centre for Global Eco-Innovation is the only centre of its kind in Europe. The £9.8M development unites the expertise, resources and global contacts of Lancaster...
Progressing sustainability via continuous pursuit of environmental excellence. The University of Auckland has come a long way since the early 1980s when we first started...
Shaping Sustainable Cities. RMIT’s vision is to be urban in orientation and creativity, shaping sustainable cities and drawing inspiration from the challenges and...
The Green Gown Awards Australasia Winners’ summary 2014 provides a summary of the projects recognised by this year's Awards, the International Awards and the ACTS...
De Montfort University present their 2012/13 Environmental Report.
University of Oxford present their 2011/2012 Sustainability Report.
University of Bath present their 2014 Annual Sustainability Report.
View the photographs taken at "Challenging Connections" Annual Conference 2015.
Sheffield Hallam University present their 2013/14 Annual Sustainability Report.
Keele University present their 2013 Sustainability Report.
Canterbury Christ Church University present their annual 2013-14 Sustainability, Environment and Education Annual Report.
Canterbury Christ Church University present their annual 2014 Sustainability Report.
This presentation is the final Keynote from day one of the “Challenging Connections” EAUC Annual Conference 2015, presented by Leeds City Council, ASDA and...
This presentation was the Keynote for the Further Education Summit, part of the “Challenging Connections” EAUC Annual Conference 2015, presented by Leeds College of...
This Exchange presentation from the “Challenging Connections” EAUC Annual Conference 2015, presented by Interface falls under the Leadership and Governance Stream
This presentation is from the “Challenging Connections” EAUC Annual Conference 2015, presented by University of Leeds and falls under the Leadership and Governance...
This presentation is from the “Challenging Connections” EAUC Annual Conference 2015, presented by UNEP, Multimedia University Nairobi and Tongi University, China and...
The EAUC Annual Conference 2015 programme in full!
This presentation is from the “Challenging Connections” EAUC Annual Conference 2015, presented by IEMA and NUS and falls under the Partnership and Engagement Stream.
This presentation is from the “Challenging Connections” EAUC Annual Conference 2015, presented by The EAUC, JC Carbon Consulting and Sustainable Scotland Network and...
This presentation is from the “Challenging Connections” EAUC Annual Conference 2015, presented by Glasgow University Environmental Sustainability Team and falls...
This presentation is from the “Challenging Connections” EAUC Annual Conference 2015, presented by Plymouth University and The EAUC and falls under the Leadership and...
The University of Leeds have recently launched a sustainability strategy in order to achieve these aims across the institution. The strategy focuses on four themes:...
Coventry University present their 2013 Sustainability Report.
Bucks New University present their 2012/13 Sustainability Report.
University of Worcester present their 2013/14 Sustainability Report.
University of Liverpool present their 2013/14 Sustainability Report.
Oxford Brookes University present their 2012/13 Sustainability Report.
Cardiff Metropolitan University present their 2012/13 Sustainability Report in Issuu form.
University of Wolverhampton present their 2012/13 Sustainability Report.
Queen Mary University of London present their 2013/14 Sustainability Report.
City University London present their 2013/14 Sustainability Report.
This issue of the PRI Academic Network focuses on PRI impact. The articles in this edition of the newsletter touch upon many issues that that PRI has addressed since its...
Change Agents UK recognises that all businesses impact on the environment in a variety of different ways. As such we are committed to the continual improvement of our...
The survey and accompanying report, which is based on the views of internal and external facilities managers (FMs), says 60% of respondents believe their organisation is...
Key Sustainability Issues and related research questions for Plymouth. Plymouth University (PU) Institute for Sustainability Solutions Research (ISSR) and Plymouth City Council...
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how Hull College Group offers qualifications from entry level to post-graduate, including teacher training and professional qualifications.
An international report has been released by the International Council for Science which provides an expert commentary on the proposed 2015 Sustainable Development Goals
A demonstrator BlueGEN Fuel Cell unit was installed in the property and facilities department at Edinburgh Napier University’s Merchiston campus. The social enterprise...
This is the fourth in a series from Bill Mollison's "Global Garden", centered around urban life.
This is the third in a series from Bill Mollison's "Global Garden", centered around cool climates.
This is the second in a series from Bill Mollison's "Global Garden", centered around dry lands.
This is the first in a series from Bill Mollison's "Global Garden", centered around the Tropics.
Former Vice President Al Gore presents an eye-opening, must see documentary that cuts through myths and misconceptions to deliver the message that global warming is a real and...
‘Overview’ is a short film that explores this phenomenon through interviews with five astronauts who have experienced the Overview Effect.
This is a film based on the best selling photography book, "The Earth from the Air".
The 2014 Green Gown Awards Winners’ Brochure which explores the journeys all these institutions have taken.
The Living Laboratory has allowed students from diverse academic backgrounds to create dynamic research projects, identifying solutions to the environmental sustainability...
The Living Laboratory has allowed students from diverse academic backgrounds to create dynamic research projects, identifying solutions to the environmental sustainability...
This Huddersfield University project sought to identify effective community-based arrangements for sustainable forest use.
The Local Wisdom project explores the rewarding and resourceful practices associated with using clothes, called, the ‘craft of use’.
The CSI is an independent index underpinned by sound academic research that allows suppliers to obtain a score of their social, economic and environmental sustainability...
Over 5.8 million people in about 30 countries utilise the SODIS method, but lack any UV indicator technology, necessary to ensure 100% success.
There are 2.5 billion people without access to toilets, resulting in the death of 1.5 million children annually from unclean water.
Jointly developed by the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU) and the international think-tank Sustainia, this guide includes campus sustainability case and...
The Nike Making Project brought together designers, scientists, coders & students to hack the material system & find ways of de-coupling successful design from...
Combines the latest research on climate communications with road-tested communication best practices in an easy-to-use, practically applicable guide
The Winners' Brochure for the International Green Gown Awards 2014 which brings together the finalists and winners of these Awards which are growing globally.
Legal update for EAUC Members (September 2012) about the replacement of Business Link and Direct.gov
The University of Manchester used £2.2m funding from the HEFCE/Salix Revolving Green Fund (RGF) to implement energy efficient technologies. This is how they made improvements to...
A quarterly briefing paper which is submitted to AUDE members which ensures the voice of the EAUC and its Members are heard at this strategic level. September 2014 issue.
A quarterly briefing paper which is submitted to AUDE members which ensures the voice of the EAUC and its Members are heard at this strategic level. May 2014 issue.
This handbook is designed to support the work of members who represent the union on environmental issues. It will help in the appointment of new reps and contribute to put...
A new, open-access journal “Visions for Sustainability” published by the Interdisciplinary Research Institute on Sustainability has been launched. The journal covers...
In this book, leading sustainability educators are joined by others in reflection on the skills to survive and thrive in the challenging conditions of the 21st century.
This guide has been prepared as a general reference and starting point for laboratories wishing to move towards sustainable practices
A presentation from the 2014 Conference where the University of Cambridge is used a case study to provide guidance and best practice on how to set up and implement a Living Lab.
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.
The Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence (GCCE) is an internationally leading academic facility for pioneering pure and applied green and sustainable chemical research.
EAUC Member responses collating information on creating wildflower meadows. Includes a case study from University of Sheffield on their proposed areas for wildflowers.
The Rippleffect is a free online water efficiency tool which provides your organisation with a straightforward and structured approach to help you to: understand how much water...
WRAP provides an online tool with advice and information for businesses in the hospitality and foodservice sectors, including actions and processes that can prevent food and...
New research released by WRAP shows that the UK’s hospitality and food service sector is facing an annual bill in excess of £2.5 billion for food waste. The report,...
A quarterly briefing paper which is submitted to AUDE members which ensures the voice of the EAUC and its Members are heard at this strategic level. November 2013 issue.
A book for purchase about resilience and how it may be created within the web of ecological, socio-economic and cultural systems that make up the world.
A presentation by David Somervell, Sustainability Adviser The University of Edinburgh about Sustainable Estate Development.
Education for Sustainable Development in the Scottish College Sector - resources from a Topic Support Network.
A job description and person specification for Dumfries and Galloway College's Research & Development Technician
The key lessons learnt from the HEA's first Green Academy Institutional Change programme and the innovative work being initiated by the participants in the second programme
A presentation about how further education (FE) can share their experiences of incentives/barriers and collectively identify potential solutions
A Presentation from Day 2 of the 17th EAUC Annual Conference 2013 on embedding education for sustainable development in education.
Resources that were developed via the UNECE Expert Group in ESD in an attempt to provide a framework to assist educators to identify and develop competences (capabilities) in...
Emma Fieldhouse, University of Leicester, emailed the Members' network to ask, "I’m sure by now many of you are familiar with one of P&P’s...
Link to the Jiscmail list to subscribe to the HEA's e-newsletter and e-bulletin.
This research looks at the links between sustainability and employability in the graduate job market in relation to higher education teaching and learning.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how University of St Andrews embed sustainability, specifically data centres and energy management, into the 600 year old research intensive...
GreenCow GreenCow is a world-class, innovative facility designed to support world-leading research programmes to combat climate change. It measures GHG emissions in ruminants...
An innovative international multidisciplinary PhD training programme, supporting the development of a new generation of top flight early career researchers
There are 19 Resident Associations at the University of Manchester, comprising current students in halls elected by their peers to represent the needs of 34 halls of residence.
The SusTEACH project developed an innovative suite of online Sustainability Tools for the Environmental Appraisal of the Carbon Impacts of Higher Education (HE) Teaching Models.
Job description for the Waste and Recycling Assistant at Manchester Metropolitan University
Job description for the Environmental Estates Data Analyst at Manchester Metropolitan University
Job description for the Energy & Environmental Systems Manager at Manchester Metropolitan University
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is an increasingly important feature of Higher Education which poses new challenges for teaching and learning. Recent Plymouth...
Sustainability: Taking the Next Step Presentations which help you continue the learning and inspiration from the 13th EAUC Annual Conference 2009 held at The...
Presentations from Day 1 (EAUC 13th Annual Conference) workshop sessions.
Sustainability: Taking the Next Step Workshop sessions which help you continue the learning and inspiration from the 13th EAUC Annual Conference 2009 held at...
A presentation by Dr Debbie Watson from the 13th Annual EAUC Conference 2009.
Presentations which help you continue the learning and inspiration from the 14th EAUC Annual Conference 2010 held at Bangor University between the 22nd March - 24th...