Green Gown Awards 2017 - Nottingham Trent University - Winner

A champion of Education for Sustainable Development with expertise in environmental and land based education, Eunice has worked in five institutions of different scale, heritage and mission and in each has led the development of resources to enhance teaching and research into sustainability.  

Leading and participating in numerous community projects she has opened up university campuses to facilitate social enterprises in horticulture, forest schools, countryside access and nature conservation projects.  Beyond the University she has led regional projects achieving significant restoration of habitats and recreational spaces – vastly improving the quality of life for thousands of people.  

Eunice’s commitment to environmental science is second only to her determination to turn theory into action to enhance the life opportunities and broaden the world view of her students.  

Top 3 learnings:

1 I always seek unlikely champions of change. 

2 Student power is a force for good – use it! 

3 I support my University to run as a sustainable business. 

CO2t savings 2016/2017: 78.60 Actual  

CO2t savings 2017/2018: 136.87 (Estimated)    

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