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 2022 PBCCD Analysis Report.
Heike Singleton, Carbon Management Officer, University of York emailed the Members network with the following: “We are currently reviewing our carbon reduction targets...
These troubled economic times mean that we need enterprising people now more than ever. Fresh thinkers who spot opportunities, apply their entrepreneurial talents and overcome...
'How to' Guide by the Scottish Government on how people can engage in Climate Conversations.
Students from Fife College created a low carbon lunch at the Fife Environmental Partnership Conference and Fair.
Enhance is a research project which is taking a Living Lab approach to understanding and reducing energy demand in public sector buildings.
Environmental Sustainability Conference Napier University Documents from 2015
Government conversion factors for greenhouse gas reporting 2016
Case study on working through a climate impact assessment at University of St Andrews as part of a five step adaptation process.
Seminar commissioned by the Scottish Government by Tom Crompton on what role values play in building commitment to social and environmental change.
Review of food and packaging waste recycling at Queen Margaret University
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...
On Tuesday 4th October the Sustainable Construction Topic Support Network met at the University of Edinburgh to discuss current issues and priorities in sustainable construction...
The Sustainable Procurement TSN met on the 3rd October 2016 to discuss a number of social issues related to procurement. Topics included: The Modern Slavery Act The...
On Tuesday 4th October 2016, representatives of the RICS SKA for HE team presented to the EAUC-Scotland Sustainable Construction TSN as part of their national...
Matt Dunlop, Head of Sustainability, Newcastle University emailed the Members' network and the British Association of Cleaning in Higher Education (BACHE)...
The YouthXchange Green Skills and Lifestyles guidebook, which focuses on the challenges, opportunities and good practices related to green economies and societies, is the second...
A member who wanted to remain anonymous asked the EAUC to email the ISO14001 CoP asking, “What do members find the most convenient and user friendly document management...
Sara Wilkes, Energy, Environment and Sustainability Assistant, Aston University emailed the Transport Planning network asking, “Has anyone set up a fleet of Enterprise...
Dave Dougan - Ayrshire College Dave Dougan has been a wonderful ambassador for Ayrshire College for many years. This richly deserved award has acknowledged that he has...
On Friday 26th August 2016, the Community Engagement Topic Support Network met to explore the use and value of mapping ways to engage with sustainability in and...
Our changing world – Addressing global challenges through academic research ‘Our Changing World’ an annual high-profile public lecture series which...
The EAUC Energy Management TSN and APUC Utilities UIG met at Borders College on the 17th August 2016 to discuss current priorities in utilities management...
Responsible investment: Making money matter Since becoming the first university in Europe to adopt the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investment (UNPRI) in 2013,...
EAUC Silver Company Member BuroHappold present their case study ''University of Strathclyde Health and Sports Sciences".
‘Engage, Empower, Embed’ – E3 University of the West of Scotland (UWS) and Students’ Association of the University of the West of Scotland (SAUWS)...
Get Kilmarnock Active The “Get Kilmarnock Active” initiative was a ground breaking innovation designed by Ayrshire College staff and students to promote health,...
Taking carbon to task at Stirling: The University of Stirling’s combined heat and power plant and residences development project This ground breaking project...
Actively reducing energy use by going ‘passive’ Presented with the challenge of building a fit-for-purpose, early-years childcare facility for the children of its...
Mainstreaming sustainability South Lanarkshire College, East Kilbride, constructed the first building in the UK accredited as “Outstanding” BREEAM (2014) for...
Innovating locally, transforming globally: Curriculum development and education for sustainable development at Abertay University For the first time Abertay has explicitly...
AECOM, in partnership with the EAUC, delivered this webinar looking at how higher and further education organisations can integrate their findings from climate change risk...
This webinar, first presented on the 20th July 2016, is the second of two adaptation presentations delivered by Adaptation Scotland. Part one provided an introduction to...
This webinar, first presented on the 13th July 2016, is one of two adaptation presentations delivered by Adaptation Scotland as part of the three-part EAUC-Scotland...
Ed Nelson, Facilities Manager – Transport, University of Surrey emailed the Transport Planning network asking, “The University of Surrey is currently reviewing...
James Morvan, Travel Plan Coordinator, University of the West of England emailed the Transport Planning Network asking, “I’m trying to ignore the news today and...
United Utilities Business pride themselves on their ability to find simple solutions to complex problems. They go beyond simply supplying water, always looking for ways to keep...
NUS are building their work surrounding the SDGs, seeing them as a useful way of supporting and enhancing their work on freedom of access to education (quality, affordable...
Food waste is one of the issues being addressed by the Scottish Government and this study was implemented to identify opportunities to reduce restaurant plate waste through...
FareShare save good food destined for waste and send it to charities and community groups who transform it into nutritious meals for vulnerable people. The food they...
Plan Zheroes is a social network, where relationships are built between food businesses and charities, communication is quick and simple and food reaches those in need, safely...
WRAP have produced information to help the hospitality and food service sector understand relevant legislation on food waste prevention. There is also specific guidance for...
We need to change the way we produce, supply, sell and consume food & drink. The Hospitality and Food Service Agreement is a voluntary agreement to support the sector in...
FoodSave is a project to help small and medium-sized food businesses in London reduce their food waste, put surplus food to good use and dispose of unavoidable food waste more...
Save costs in your professional kitchen by reducing food waste with the help of Unilever's food waste reduction tips and waste management app.