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  A Great Way to Recycle Computers & Monitors – 14th November 2012

  IT Schools Africa - Doing Good with Old Computers In the UK, learning to use a computer is an essential part of every child’s education and we take it for granted that schools are well equipped with PCs. But across Africa it is a very different story. Only a tiny proportion of African schools...

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  Green Academy – Two weeks to the proposal deadline – 13th November 2012

  The HEA is inviting institutional teams to submit proposals to join the Green Academy change programme for 2012-13.   Building on the highly successful first Green Academy change programme and drawing on a range of evidence and sector-leading expertise, this new Green Academy programme will suppo...

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  New Book from Hard Rain Project – 12th November 2012

  It was William Wordsworth who wrote some 200 years ago that ‘’we are out of tune’’ with nature, and roughly 50 years ago that Bob Dylan, a further romantic brother in arms continued along a similar discourse with his song ‘’A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall’&...

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  Adult Learners Week and Awards - nominate now! – 9th November 2012

  Adult Learners' Week is a national celebration of the benefits of lifelong learning. Taking place from 18 - 24 May 2013, it is the perfect opportunity to highlight not only the many types of learning options available but also the rich variety of adults who access them. For the champions of equality...

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  Calling all Student Scorsese Wannabes – 9th November 2012

  Danny Dyer heads judging team for competition in which students can win £1,500 for best video to bust can recycling myths     "Myth Busting – what happens to your drinks can when it’s recycled", the nationwide search for the best video dispelling the myths around recycling drinks cans,...

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  Green Gown Awards 2012 Winners Announced – 6th November 2012

  The Green Gown Awards Ceremony held on 5 November 2012, hosted by broadcaster and writer Simon Fanshawe, was a resounding success and a fitting celebration for the pioneering environmental and sustainability initiatives that have been championed in the tertiary education sector this year. The Awards...

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  Trustee Week 2012 - thank you to our EAUC Board of Trustees – 5th November 2012

  Trustees are the people in charge of a charity. They may be called trustees, directors, board members, governors or committee members, but they are the people with ultimate responsibility for directing the business of the charity.  They are often the unsung heroes, playing a vital role, volunteering...

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  Discounted consultancy rates with EAUC Sustainable Solutions (Consultancy) – 2nd November 2012

  To help and support our Members in these challenging times where budgets, resources and time are tight, we are launching a new Member support service: Sustainable Solutions (Consultancy). Instead of sourcing external advice and consultancy support on your own and at high cost, we're launching a ...

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  Fantastic opportunity for volunteers at CAT's Woodland and Biodiversity week – 24th October 2012

  The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is offering the chance for five volunteers to spend a week assisting our Woodland and Biodiversity team. Taking place from the 5th - 9th  November, participants have the option to stay on site within beautiful surroundings near Machynlleth at the h...

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  Aston University receives a prestigious award in recognition of its environmental initiatives – 24th October 2012

  Aston University, an EAUC Member, has been awarded the Platinum phase award, as part of the national EcoCampus scheme – this is equivalent to the ISO14001 Environmental Management Standard and Aston is one of only seven universities in the UK to receive the Platinum accreditation.    Aston s...

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  Be the Change now with NUS and EAUC – 24th October 2012

  The National Union of Students (NUS) has launched a new project called I am the Change to encourage and support you to campaign for positive change at your college or university.   This change could be on anything you want, whether it is educational, community based, environmental, personal develo...

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  Lucideon wins ISO 50001 certification contract for National University Ireland Galway – 23rd October 2012

  Lucideon, a Gold EAUC Company Member, is pleased to announce that it has won the contract to certify National University Ireland Galway’s Energy Management System (EnMS) to ISO 50001.   The certification, which should be completed in September 2012, will cover more than 110,000m2 of bu...

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  Call for Conference sessions – 23rd October 2012

  We’re currently in the vital planning stages for the 17th EAUC Annual Conference on 17 – 19 April 2013 at the University of Nottingham and we are now putting out an open call for Conference sessions. We need to ensure that we deliver an all-round programme which is suitable for delega...

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  £400,000 cash boost for Welsh public places – 17th October 2012

  Concert venues, sports centres, colleges and shopping centres are among the organisations set to benefit from £432,000 of Welsh Government funding unveiled by WRAP Cymru. They – along with event organisers, tourist attractions and a wide range of other public sites and buildings – can...

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  China Europe 2020: Climate Change Challenge - Partnership forum, 19 November – 12th October 2012

  Since the 1992 UN Earth Summit in Rio, the EU has taken the lead in implementing the Kyoto Protocol, imperative for the low carbon, clean energy & technology transition, through leader summits and the recent EU-China Mayor’s Forum. There is a growing partnership developing at all levels to acc...

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  Free trees for your local area – 12th October 2012

  The Woodland Trust is offering community groups, youth groups and educational establishments the chance to apply for packs of free trees for delivery in March 2013. Whether groups are interested in helping wildlife; creating a faith, or inter-faith, green space; a community garden or allotment; ...

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  Highland Cows Moo-ve to campus – 11th October 2012

  The University of East Anglia (UEA) has had an udderly brilliant idea - to introduce cattle onto its Norwich campus to improve the biodiversity of the land.   Four Highland cows have taken up residence in a field at the western end of the university’s land. They will help to manage the diver...

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  Working together for a Common Cause – 9th October 2012

  We are all shaped by our culture. Culture is a key influence in shaping our view of the world and our sense of responsibilities within it The way in which we respond, both as individuals and collectively, to the most pressing problems that we face – climate change, poverty, inequality, biodive...

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  EAUC and Marshall ACM launch a free sustainability elearning resource for Members – 9th October 2012

  Marshall ACM has joined forces with Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) to create a free preview of their full sustainability training course.    This taster module, gives institutions valuable insights into the work of the EAUC and provides users with the opportunity to...

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  The Future of Education for Sustainable Development in the UK – 8th October 2012

  The EAUC are bringing together organisations and the Government following the strong educational commitments resulting from Rio+20. The EAUC has been very active in the lead up to the Rio+20 Earth Summit, working with numerous sustainability focused Tertiary Education organisations across the globe...

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