The EAUC is committed to driving this innovative information portal forward - making it relevant to the specific challenges faced by staff at institutions wherever they are in the country. Scotland has a wealth of resources throughout its colleges and universities, there is now the opportunity to build on that knowledge bank by expanding our content with more Scottish specific examples.
These resources support EAUC-Scotland activity, allowing colleagues in a variety of organisations and locations to share their sustainability experiences via an active news feed, events diaries, best practice guides, tool kits, reports, research, webinars and videos. These multidisciplinary resources are to help provide institutions and their staff with the tools that are needed to put sustainability at the forefront of tertiary education in Scotland.
EAUC-Scotland is continuously gathering case studies and examples of good practice to support its activity as well as the Scottish Funding Council and Scottish Government priorities. With universities and colleges having been named as ‘major players’ under the Public Bodies Climate Change Duties (PBCCD) it is important that the achievements and examples are accessible for everyone throughout the UK to utilise. Click here to see the 2020 PBCCD Analysis Report.
The 'TRNSPRT at the College’ event for staff and students aimed to encourage people to think seriously about how they travel to and from the college and how they can...
A QMU researcher in refugee integration worked with other researchers at institutions across the UK and the UK Government to develop an Indicators of Integration...
Glasgow Medical School Access Programme (GAP) is a pre-medical programme lasting one year, that allows learners from non-conventional backgrounds to acquire the fundamental...
With £6.6 million funding from SoSEP, Dumfries & Galloway College and Borders College are developing a network of STEM Hubs across different locations including...
The Startup Accelerator helps students, staff and alumni to develop their ideas and launch their businesses by providing each team with £10,000 and 6 months of training...
Project SEARCH is a one-year programme, supporting young people with additional needs to gain skills and experience aimed at helping them move into sustainable employment. The...
North East Scotland College has developed a mentoring programme through which staff help students be confident in their essential skills and identify the essential skills they...
West College Scotland partnered with AC Whyte to create a Skills Academy that upskills students to apply thermal insulation. This was a response to a company-identified skills...
North Highland College Business Students, led by a member of staff and in partnership with DYW Highland, the local Chamber of Commerce and local primary staff, facilitated and...
'Future focus' is a course aimed at 19-24 year old students from previous non-engagement backgrounds. The course aims at developing and enhancing a range vocational,...
CodeCraft is a coding club where pupils learn coding skills through creating their world and characters on the game 'MineCraft'. Started as a summer club, CodeCraft has...
The Market Day initiative is an entrepreneurial project that allows students with entrepreneurial inclinations to use on-campus stalls to sell their products or services....
Heriot-Watt university is the only academic partner in Virtual Energy System (VES) Project led by the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) aimed at creating a 'smart energy...
The college is participating in the research stage of 'Taigh Zero', an initiative that involves renovating empty houses in the Scottish Islands, and substituting the...
The campus includes several features that make it low-carbon and low-energy including: a ground source heat pump, solar PVs, solar chimneys, recycled paper insulations, re-used...
Supports the Government of Malawi in the provision of safe drinking water for all its citizens. Part of the Climate Justice Water Futures Programme, the project includes both...
A collective of students and staff at Edinburgh Napier which works to reduce period poverty and address period stigma. While staff members came up with the project idea, the...
Glasgow Kelvin College has become an active supporting member of the national 'White Ribbon Campaign', a campaign aimed at including men in tackling gender-based...
The Cross-School Course is a two-week course delivered to all first year students at GSA, during which the students have a chance to explore the city, its history, and the...
Following responses from students who said they wanted more from their feedback, the college decided to explore the use of screen-capture videos to provide feedback. This...
The Forest College is for learners and leaders of all ages who want to develop their knowledge, skills and leadership in the forest and outdoors. It aims to deliver many...
Vertically Integrated Projects for Sustainable Development (VIP4SD) is a research-based teaching model that allows students across all undergraduate courses and years to be...
Ayrshire College established the 'Promoting Wellbeing Group' in 2017. The group's aim is to prepare, implement and review a Promoting Wellbeing Action Plan to...
The College worked in partnership with the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice to convert one of the Hospice's charity shops into a charity beauty salon. The salon opened...
With the first communal garden established by students in 2012, the college now has 2 thriving multi-purpose community gardens used by students, staff and members of the local...
West Lothian College is implementing a series of initiatives to improve access to healthy and nutritious food for students, addressing food poverty. Initiatives include the...
After implementing the Scottish Government Sanitary Support Scheme within the University's campuses, the University of Dundee decided to take things further and plan to...
On the 11th Sept 2019 the Energy & Water Management Topic Support Network met to discuss preparing a strong funding application. Presentations and discussion included:...
Report of the Expert Panel on Environmental Charging and Other Measures: Recommendations on Single-use Disposable Beverage Cups
The University of Edinburgh has passed a Palm Oil Policy setting out actions it will take to combat the negative impacts of unsustainable palm oil production. Central to...
Vertically Integrated Projects for Sustainable Development” (VIP4SD), brings together students from different disciplines and all years of undergrad and postgrad study to...
EAUC-Scotland virtual 'Sustainability Sharing Series' June 2019 edition discussed Encouraging Virtual Meetings. We have produced a best practice document...
Communication is fundamental in ensuring University stakeholders understand, support, and act upon, climate change adaptation measures taken by the University. It is therefore...
This was a Business School group consultancy project for MSc Carbon Finance and MSc Carbon Management students The main research question this study seeks to answer is:...
On 20 May 2019 the Education for Sustainable Development Topic Support Network met to discuss the theme 'Exploring alternative and innovative teaching methods and...
November 2018 was the third year for Scottish universities and colleges to submit their Public Bodies Climate Change Duties (PBCCD) reports as named 'major players'...
University of Strathclyde Adaptation Events and Actions
Situated on the east coast of Scotland, the University of St Andrews is tasked with the challenge of both the maintenance of historic buildings and improving the resilience of...
As a public body, the University of Glasgow has a legal duty under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 to address the changing climate and take adaptation measures to ensure...
This discussion paper aims to foster a conversation about the impacts of climate change, how they might affect our operations and what the University may need to do to manage...
This climate change risk assessment addresses the risks to ARU resulting from climate and weather events, and their associated health, operational, and financial consequences....
In May 2019 EAUC-Scotland published a Research Report looking at how to Align Operational Reporting Boundaries in the Further & Higher Education Sector Greenhouse Gas...
On the 21st May 2019 the Energy & Water Management Topic Support Network met to discuss Securing Project Finance in the FHE energy & water management community, and hear...
Integrating sustainable inclusive social practice Gender based violence in the East End of Glasgow is a never ending problem, but Glasgow Kelvin College has committed itself...
Delivering Positive Impact for Society – The University of Edinburgh The launch of the University of Edinburgh’s Strategic Plan in 2016, signaled its intention to...
On Tuesday, 16th April 2019, the EAUC-Scotland Sustainable Construction Topic Support Network held a virtual meeting to discuss the current issues and opportunities...
EAUC-Scotland virtual 'Sustainability Sharing Series' April 2019 edition discussed working with your students union or associations on sustainability. We...
University of Strathclyde shares their experience of using the Sustainability Leadership Scorecard What was pivotal in you securing senior management authorisation to use the...
The University of St Andrews shares their experience of using the Sustainability Leadership Scorecard What was pivotal in you securing senior management authorisation to use...
A sanitary support scheme to provide free menstrual products with the aim of eliminating period poverty in Scotland
The University of Glasgow have been using Warp It to reuse and recycle items in their institute. Initially the university used Warp It for their internal process...
On the 26th March 2019 the EAUC-Scotland Waste Management Topic Support Network met to discuss current opportunities and challenges in the FHE waste management...
Single-use items are currently en vogue, but what is the evidence behind ​actions to limit their use?
EAUC-Scotland virtual 'Sustainability Sharing Series' March 2019 edition discussed lowering the carbon impact of ICT. We have produced a best practice...
The University of Edinburgh's Social Responsibility and Sustainability Department have published the institutions progress since 2012. The 2017-18 Report is now...
This Carbon Trust Guide will help you learn more about how climate-measuring data, known as degree days, can be used for energy management. Degree Days can be used to...
EAUC Advocacy Report 2018
November 2017 was the second year for Scottish universities and colleges to submit their Public Bodies Climate Change Duties (PBCCD) reports as named 'major players'...
On 21st February 2019 EAUC-Scotland held a webinar to focus on Sustainable Procurement and the SDGs with Electronics Watch. This was held in partnership with...
A presentation that ties the sustainability activities at Glasgow Kelvin College (GKC) to the relevant SDGs as signatories of the accord
Rocket composter site visit Dundee & Angus College's Waste to Compost Project was selected as the Decade Highlight for Resource Procurement and Lifecycle at the...
EAUC-Scotland's virtual 'Sustainability Sharing Series' February 2019 edition discussed behaviour change methods and measuring. We have produced a best...
On 12th December 2018, the Travel & Transport Topic Support Network and ACT Travelwise group met to discuss: Smart Parking with Liftshare –...
Ayrshire College released their Promoting Wellbeing Action Plan in 2018. Read the news article discuss the creation process here. The action plan represents a...
Creative Carbon Scotland host a database of case studies showcasing best practice examples of collaborations between sustainability partners and artists seeking to...
On Wednesday, 26th September 2018, the EAUC-Scotland Waste Management Topic Support Network met to discuss the current issues and opportunities regarding waste management in...
EAUC-Scotland's virtual 'Sustainability Sharing Series' October 2018 edition discussed Influencing Student Reuse Projects. We have produced a best...
EAUC-Scotland's virtual 'Sustainability Sharing Series' October 2018 edition discussed Influencing Sustainable Food Choices. We have produced a best...
The EAUC-Scotland 2018 Conference, A Decade of Progress, celebrated successes from the decade past, and visioned the decade ahead, to coincide with the EAUC-Scotland...
The EAUC-Scotland 2018 Conference, A Decade of Progress, celebrated successes from the decade past, and visioned the decade ahead, to coincide with the EAUC-Scotland...
The EAUC-Scotland 2018 Conference, A Decade of Progress, celebrated successes from the decade past, and visioned the decade ahead, to coincide with the EAUC-Scotland...
The EAUC-Scotland 2018 Conference, A Decade of Progress, celebrated successes from the decade past, and visioned the decade ahead, to coincide with the EAUC-Scotland...
The EAUC-Scotland 2018 Conference, A Decade of Progress, celebrated successes from the decade past, and visioned the decade ahead, to coincide with the EAUC-Scotland...
The EAUC-Scotland 2018 Conference, A Decade of Progress, celebrated successes from the decade past, and visioned the decade ahead, to coincide with the EAUC-Scotland...
The EAUC-Scotland 2018 Conference, A Decade of Progress, celebrated successes from the decade past, and visioned the decade ahead, to coincide with the EAUC-Scotland...
The EAUC-Scotland 2018 Conference, A Decade of Progress, celebrated successes from the decade past, and visioned the decade ahead, to coincide with the EAUC-Scotland...
The EAUC-Scotland 2018 Conference, A Decade of Progress, celebrated successes from the decade past, and visioned the decade ahead, to coincide with the EAUC-Scotland...
The EAUC-Scotland 2018 Conference, A Decade of Progress, celebrated successes from the decade past, and visioned the decade ahead, to coincide with the EAUC-Scotland...
The EAUC-Scotland 2018 Conference, A Decade of Progress, celebrated successes from the decade past, and visioned the decade ahead, to coincide with the EAUC-Scotland...
The EAUC-Scotland 2018 Conference, A Decade of Progress, celebrated successes from the decade past, and visioned the decade ahead.
The EAUC-Scotland 2018 Conference, A Decade of Progress, celebrated successes from the decade past, and visioned the decade ahead.
EAUC-Scotland's virtual 'Sustainability Sharing Series' September 2018 edition discussed Integrating Sustainability into staff and student inductions....
On 25th September 2018 the Community Engagement Topic Support Network met to discuss: Keep Scotland Beautiful's Community Engagement (Heather...
Looking to engage with your Marketing Department on sustainability? Find more information through the Sustainability Engagement Guide
Looking to engage with your Information Technology Department on sustainability? Find more information through the Sustainability Engagement Guide
Looking to engage with your Human Resources Department on sustainability? Find more information through the Sustainability Engagement Guide
Looking to engage with your Finance Department on sustainability? Find more information through the Sustainability Engagement Guide
Looking to engage with your Catering Department on sustainability? Find more information through the Sustainability Engagement Guide
A collaboration between Glasgow School of Art, University of Glasgow and Glasgow City Council; helping communicate sustainability data better and engage staff and students.
Many institutions struggle to implement an institution-wide programme for recycling and reusing their electronic waste. University of the Highlands and Islands’ Perth...
Academic researcher Callum Egan, working in the field of human-computer interaction, is developing permaculture-inspired sustainability gardens at Edinburgh Napier...
The University of Westminster is take a different approach to communicating the benefits of going vegetarian by using the 'Part-time Carnivore Loyalty Card'
The benefits of introducing a joint role between the Catering Department and Sustainability Team.
The University of Cambridge’s Sustainable Food Policy aims to reduce the central catering department’s impact on the environment through, among other initiatives,...
On the 27th of April 2018, UN House Scotland (UNHS) hosted the conference ‘Scotland’s Path to Climate Justice’ in the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation....
Resource Efficient Scotland ran a 'How to run a Staff Engagement Campaign' webinar, that is available to watch online. The session is primarily aimed at businesses...
Ahead of the Scottish Government Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) consultation closing, Stuart Murray from Zero Waste Scotland (ZWS) came to the EAUC-Scotland Forum on 12th...
SEPA has published new guidance on Reuse Activities and Waste Regulation which aims to support the growth of reuse activities in Scotland, in line with the Scottish Government...