The Government today published its annual grant letter to the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). Secretary of State for Business Vince Cable said: "It is important that we deliver a stable and sustainable funding environment for universities as our reforms bed in. This grant...
Read more →£20 million of interest free loans available for energy efficiency projects across the public sector covering schools, hospitals, local authorities, further and higher education organisations. The Scheme allows public sector bodies to apply for an interest free loan to finance up to 100% of the ...
Read more →BSI has published a draft standard (PAS 138:2012) entitled 'Guide to the disposal of manufacturing process waste containing manufactured nano-objects' that is now available for public consultation. The information in this may be relevant to institutions that carry out nano-fabrication and research. ...
Read more →The Higher Education Academy (HEA) has launched its new Strategic Plan, which will take the organisation through to 2016. HEA will regularly review the strategy, so that they will remain flexible and proactive in meeting the needs of the higher education community, and in developing new business ...
Read more →Funding for projects at 27 universities under Higher Education Funding Council for England's (HEFCE) Revolving Green Fund (RGF) was announced on Thursday 12 January 2012. The awards have been made to four major projects and 24 smaller-scale programmes at higher education institutions, and collect...
Read more →HEFCE (Higher Education Funding Council for England) have commissioned work to help the higher education (HE) sector measure scope 3 carbon emissions. This forms part of their overall approach to reducing carbon emissions. Scope 3 emissions are indirect emissions that organisations produce throug...
Read more →In 2009, the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) launched the Universities and Colleges Climate Commitment for Scotland (UCCCfS), supported by the Scottish Government and funded by the Scottish Funding Council, to provide a platform to address climate challenges at an inst...
Read more →We are looking for Consultants to become part of our new network of EAUC Approved Consultants to deliver our sector focussed activities such as our CPD Training Programme as well as bespoke training for our Members. We are also looking for members for the Learning in Future Environments (LiFE) Ac...
Read more →Below is the launch of a campaign supported by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to reduce the amount of waste electrical goods making their way to landfill following the Christmas period. Call for a WEEE bit of recycling this Christmas Whether it’s the latest must-have ...
Read more →Applications are now closed. Thank you to all Members that applied. Our continued success will draw on the strength and diverse skills of our Board of Trustees: maintaining its balance of knowledge and experience from across the university, college and learning and skills sector is essential ...
Read more →Intensive agriculture practices developed during the past century have helped improve food security for many people but have also added to nitrate pollution in surface and groundwaters. New research has looked at water quality measurement over the last 140 years to track this problem in the Thames R...
Read more →Applications from public sector organisations for energy efficient projects sought before end of March 2012 Salix Finance has announced that it has been awarded an additional £20 million by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) for its successful public sector energy efficiency loans...
Read more →New £10 million Local Energy Assessment Fund launched to help local communities develop energy projects Additional £20 million in loans for energy efficiency in schools, universities, hospitals, local authorities and other public sector buildings Energy Secretary Chris Huhn...
Read more →ICT is an important tool for sustainable poverty reduction and plays a vital role in education, healthcare, governance, economic growth and rural development. Computer Aid are looking to raise funds to bring ICT, electricity and online access to rural communities in Africa and Latin America, includi...
Read more →Sustainability is infiltrating through academic and non-academic departments, across sectors and industries. Through the education sector more and more staff are finding themselves incorporating sustainability into their policies and agenda, using a combination of techniques and approaches to entice...
Read more →CSF are proud to announce that their long awaited Resources are now live online. Winners of the Social Responsbility category at the 2011 Green Gown Awards, they came top in recognition for their work with Her Majesty’s Prison Service (HMPS). Their Resources is another stepping stone for t...
Read more →Cambridge University has released a diagram that illustrates the consumption of raw materials by people in the UK. This chart doesn't use bars or pies however – it uses people. Dr Julian Allwood, leader of the Low Carbon Materials Processing Group at Cambridge University, and his team have use...
Read more →Keele University in Staffordshire is one of just 22 businesses to top the first ever government Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) league tables announced this month. CRC is a mandatory government scheme launched in April 2010 to improve energy efficiency and cut emissions in large public and priv...
Read more →Today, the National Union of Students (NUS) have launched a new project called I Am The Change to encourage and support students to campaign for positive change at your college or university. This change could be on anything you want, whether it be educational, community based, environmental, p...
Read more →Climate Week is a supercharged national campaign to inspire a new wave of action on climate change. It culminates with thousands of events and activities taking place throughout the week of 12 - 18 March 2012, planned by organisations from every part of society. Showcasing real, practical ways to co...
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