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  How universities and colleges can become even greener – 1st November 2013

  A consultation launched by HEFCE aims to promote dialogue within the higher education sector on what more can be done to promote sustainable development. Students are also invited to contribute to the discussion. Universities and colleges have for many years been making substantial reductions in ...

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  Green Impact Awards at HEFCE – 30th October 2013

  HEFCE staff celebrated the culmination of four months of Green Impact activity at its Bristol headquarters with an award ceremony attended by HEFCE’s Chair, Tim Melville-Ross who congratulated teams on their awards. Also attending were the National Union of Students Vice-President Dom Ander...

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  Green Gown Award Ceremony 2013 claims Gold Food for Life Catering Mark – 24th October 2013

  Working with our partners - the Soil Association and The Roundhouse, Derby College - we are proud to once again announce that we have been awarded the prestigious Gold Food for Life Catering Mark for guaranteeing a menu that includes fresh, local produce from the UK and incorporating 15% of organic ...

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  Impressive results for university catering - University Business – 23rd October 2013

  With the focus on recognition of quality within catering in educational institutions on the rise in the last few years, Suzi Gammon, Catering Mark Coordinator at the Soil Association, shared her perspective on how working with the EAUC has furthered this agenda in this month's issue of University Bu...

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  Your voice, your vote - EAUC Members to vote for MAC representatives – 22nd October 2013

  The time has come for EAUC Members to vote for the new recruits to the Member Advisory Council (MAC). The Member Advisory Council (MAC) will exist to represent our members’ views, needs and requirements. We’re confident that uniting an even mix of like-minded, passionate EAUC members ...

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  Students driving sustainability success – 16th October 2013

  More than 80% of students surveyed in a new HEA/NUS report, believe sustainable development should be actively promoted and incorporated by UK universities, a belief which increases as they progress through their studies. To help you engage more fully with your students on this issue, the EAUC is re...

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  University of Gloucestershire Students Win Gold at Malvern Autumn Show – 14th October 2013

  Landscape Architecture students Jake Poloni and Steve Mann have struck gold at the Malvern Autumn Show with their garden inspired by Rockford, Illinois. Their edible garden won an RHS Gold award and was also named Best in Show. The 15 by 15 foot garden was sponsored by Rockford, Illinois, The Thr...

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  Sustainable Gardening at the University of Leeds – 14th October 2013

  The Sustainable Garden at the University of Leeds has now officially opened. Founded through a partnership between the Sustainability Team, the Grounds and Garden team and Leeds University Union, the garden offers a public space for staff, students and the local community, with wildflower areas to e...

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  Hot off the Press - HEFCE Quarterly Digest Autumn 2013 – 8th October 2013

  HEFCE has just released the Autumn 2013 quarterly digest with topical information for managers and others in audit, estates, finance and administration in higher education institutions. Here are a couple of tasters to whet your appetite: "Sustainable Development Framework HEFCE’s approa...

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  EAUC responds to Scottish Climate Change Adaptation Programme consultation – 1st October 2013

  The Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 requires Scottish Ministers to develop a Scottish Adaptation Programme which addresses the risks identified for Scotland in the UK Climate Change Risk Assessment. The Programme is required to set out Scottish Ministers objectives in relation to adaptation to cl...

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  Students want more on sustainable development from their higher education careers – 1st October 2013

  More than 80% of students, surveyed in a new report, believe that sustainable development should be actively promoted and incorporated by UK universities, a belief which increases as they progress through their studies. This is one of the major findings of Student attitudes towards and skills for...

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  Sustainability in University Rankings – 17th September 2013

  EAUC Members, the LiFE Index and the Platform for Sustainability Performance in Education will be represented at a UNEP supported workshop in October at the University of Venice by Ca' Foscari University of Venice and Qs - World University Ranking, to promote the integration of sustainability indica...

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  2014 Annual Conference dates announced - 7-9 May 2014 – 17th September 2013

  Date for your diary: 7-9 May 2014 EAUC Annual Conference We are pleased to announce that the EAUC’s 18th Annual Conference will take place at Nottingham Trent University from 7 – 9 May 2014. Situated in the city centre of Nottingham, the Newton Building (which will host the Confer...

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  Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Sustainability Index – 16th September 2013

  In April this year the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply launched the CIPS Sustainability Index (CSI).  Why is CSI a big deal?  Well, supply chains are now longer and more integrated than ever before.  This means buyers need to know their suppliers to help them manage supply chain risk...

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  EAUC invites Members to join the Member Advisory Council – 16th September 2013

  We are now closed to MAC nominations We’re delighted to announce that the Member Advisory Council (MAC) is now open for nominations. The MAC was created 2 years ago to represent our Members’ views, needs and requirements. We’re confident that uniting an even mix of like-minde...

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  Defra responds to Site Waste Management Plan consultation – 16th September 2013

  The Department of Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that the Government will be repealing the construction Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) regulations 2008. Along with nearly 170 other organisations, EAUC Members issued a response to the consultation in July 2013. The consultation, l...

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  The EAUC invites tenders for the event management of the Annual Conference 2014 and 2015 – 10th September 2013

  This tender has now closed The Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (the EAUC) invites tenders for the event management and delivery of the Annual Conference in 2014 and 2015. Now in its 18th year, the EAUC Annual Conference is the sustainability event of the year for the UK...

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  Times Higher Education Awards 2013 - shortlist announced – 5th September 2013

  Higher education institutions are crucibles of innovation - and not just in those areas of research that grab the headlines. Recognising the creativity and quality to be found throughout universities across the UK is the aim of the Times Higher Education Awards 2013, and the shortlist represents ...

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  Consultation by DECC on Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme – 4th September 2013

  The EAUC is a Member-led organisation. We represent you, and ensure that your views on topical issues are conveyed to the rest of the sector and to the Government. One important way we can do this is by responding to consultations from the Government and other organisations. What is this consulta...

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  Soil Association launches Organic September – Small Changes, Big Difference – 30th August 2013

  The Soil Association is launching Organic September – Small Changes, Big Difference to show the huge difference consumers can make by switching one household item to organic. Running throughout September, the campaign will be the UK’s biggest celebration of all things organic.  Consum...

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