Sustainability and social responsibility are each holistic means to involve an entire student community. For universities and colleges, students are a significant aspect of campus life and its community. Every new intake brings new energy, perspectives, and ambitions that should be harnessed for the benefit of all. As future change agents, students should receive the tools and encouragement to take on this journey in as active players looking for positive outcomes.
EAUC-Scotland's Community Engagement Topic Support Network (TSN) is open to all, providing an opportunity for those working in or with the further and higher education sector to share ideas and questions and to get together to hear from particular speakers or discuss topics of interest.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how Southampton Solent University is working ever harder to achieve the emission reduction targets set in its Carbon Management Plan.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how the London College of Fashion uses fashion as a discipline, to drive change, build a sustainable future and improve the way we live our...
The Green Office Model is an open-source tool, freely available for everyone under a Creative Commons license. It is spreading rapidly across Europe with ten established...
Five case studies of student-led and staff-supported green offices from the Netherlands & UK, developed to inspire you to adapt the Green Office Principles to your university
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".
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".
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".
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".
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".
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".
Part of the mini case study series, "Approaches to fair trade in educational institutions in 2015".
This MSC/WWF 2015 campaign encourages students to become 'Ocean Heros' to ensureseafood supplies are secured and marine ecosystems are protected for this and future...
This is an example of an infographic and is from London South Bank University's Sustainability Team - their 'Wrap up London' poster
This example is an infographic from University of Leicester and is the Environment Team's Sustainability Scorecard for 2013/14
This infographic example is from Royal Agricultural University and is about responding to minor spills
Foundation resource for students based on the principle that all students should leave post-secondary education with at least an appreciation of the role the environment will...
In this resource you can view an example, from Blackpool & The Fylde College, of how to create competition for your students through Green Week.
In this resource you will be able to view the activities that have happened at the University of Central Lancashire's (UCLan)Green Week 2015.
The University of Manchester Students' Union and the Atrium are delivering an "Earth Week" and a separate "Green Week". This resource contains...
Love your Planet Fest is a week long celebration of all things green, eco-friendly and fun! This resource captures the events scheduled.
The Joint International Master in Rural Development (IMRD), part of the European Erasmus Mundus programme, offers the opportunity to study the international vision on rural...
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...
A final report from Cynnal Cymru - Sustain Wales from research in 2014 into the way the FE sector in Wales is embracing the concept of sustainable development and turning theory...
The 2014 Green Gown Awards Winners’ Brochure which explores the journeys all these institutions have taken.
Over December 2014 the EAUC created a series of resources to inspire and keep sustainability at the forefront of everyone’s minds during the festive season.
The Big Green Gap Year or 'BiGGY' is recruiting highly motivated, switched on young people who want to gain relevant skills for employment linked with their career...
Plymouth University is delivering a model of sustainable catering which is founded upon local and ethical sourcing, increasing community access to healthy and fresh food, and...
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...
University of Edinburgh aims to contribute to the improvement of society as a whole by the creation of sustainable food systems
The University of Strathclyde Material Resource Strategy achieves 100% diversion from landfill and a 90% recycling rate
By Reducing, Re-using, Recycling and Rewarding, the University of Dundee has reduced litter, increased furniture and stationery reuse and increased recycling through rewarding
The ‘Our Space Your Place’ competition offered a unique entrepreneurial opportunity to University students. Students worked with University faculty and business experts
The University of Gloucestershire Students’ Union aims to grow its Union as a social enterprise hub, acting as advocates for social enterprise as an educational tool with...
The project has provided students with an exciting opportunity to participate in a unique elective module which explores the principles and practices of sustainability
This collaborative project between University of the West of Scotland (UWS), SAUWS (Students Association UWS) and NUS, sees sustainability being embedded into teaching at UWS
LSE published its first Environmental Policy in 2005. Since then, the School has come a long way on its journey to embed sustainability in all aspects of the School’s day...
From the ground-up: a whole-systems approach to institutional change Ball State University’s Council on the Environment (COTE) represents the many Vice-Presidents,...
Accommodation and Hospitality Services within Newcastle University have developed links with charities within the local community resulting in our campaign THE BIG CLEAR OUT!
The Widening Participation Unit at London College of Fashion (LCF) has set up a long-term partnership with St Joseph’s Hospice and three local Hackney schools.
Green Dragons is the first student-led sustainability project at City University London giving teams of students an opportunity to obtain funding for collaborative...
DMU Square Mile has enhanced De Montfort University’s profile locally, nationally and internationally, receiving multiple awards for the concept of mobilising staff and...
Students have improved the green space on the campus enabling the public to see ‘outside’ what students learn ‘inside’ by creating a Sculpture Trail and...
Since October 2013 the Students Union and the University of Central Lancashire have collaboratively run a range of innovative student engagement initiatives that have seen...
One year ago, the University of Chester became the founding member of the DoNation’s “Do Good for Uni programme”; getting students and staff pledging simple,...