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  Damning Blog from Jonathon Porritt on Coalition's approach to SD – 3rd March 2011

  'First they killed the SDC. Now they are trying to kill off Sustainable Development itself.   The paper that Mrs Spelman put out on Monday, under the compelling title ‘Mainstreaming Sustainable Development: The Government’s Vision and what this means in practice’, is without a do...

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  EAUC Visits Northern Ireland – 2nd March 2011

  Andrew Chamberlain (EAUC Head of Programme and Events and Scotland Manager) and Sarah Lee (UCCCfS Programme Manager) recently visited colleagues, institutions and Government departments in Northern Ireland to discuss the role and work of the EAUC and to investigate opportunities for deepening relati...

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  Scotland National Spring Clean – 1st March 2011

  Find out about the Spring Clean

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  Last week, the Co-op launched its Ethical Operating Plan, listing 47 sustainability commitments. – 1st March 2011

  Read more Check out the Co-op at the EAUC conference.

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  HEFCE commissions project to measure scope 3 carbon emissions – 28th February 2011

  HEFCE has recently commissioned work to take forward the measurement of scope 3 carbon emissions. Higher education has a unique and leading role to play in carbon reduction and this project aims to support the sector in this vital area. The project follows the January 2010 publication of a target an...

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  Thinking of using recycled paper? – 28th February 2011

  A useful list of institutions which use recycled paper, including trialled papers and types of equipment is available by clicking on the link below:

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  Exciting Opportunities to Work for Us! – 23rd February 2011

  Come and work for the sustainability champion for UK universities and colleges - we have the following exciting opportunities for exceptional people: Corporate Fundraising Manager The position will ideally be based at the EAUC Head Office in Cheltenham although we may consider other location op...

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  Changes to our Articles – 14th February 2011

  We will be asking for Educational Member approval, through a Special Resolution, at the AGM on 12th April 2011, for changes to our Articles. The document below shows the original Articles with all changes shown for the proposed revised Articles. To help Members we have compiled a list of FAQ&rsqu...

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  Updates to BREEAM UK New Construction Scheme – 14th February 2011

  BRE Global updates the BREEAM UK new construction scheme for non-domestic buildings biennially to ensure that it remains up-to-date and a driver for innovation in building design and construction. They have now published a summary of the key changes and additions they are making, and how BRE Glo...

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  Join the Big Fish Fight? – 8th February 2011

  Did you know that around half of the fish caught by fishermen in the North Sea are unnecessarily thrown back into the ocean dead? As a result, Manchester Metropolitan University’s (MMU) Facilities Environment Team has announced their support for the ‘Big Fish Fight’ campaign to...

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  EAUC Mission, Vision & Values – 24th January 2011

  The EAUC Board have spent 2010 focusing on reviewing the Strategic Plan of 2008-2013 and developing a Vision, Mission and Values for the EAUC. You can also view our Strategic Framework below. Our Vision Our vision is a university, college & learning and skills sector where the principles & values ...

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  EAUC Attends National Litter Convention – 20th January 2011

  Michael Travers, Campus Services Manager at the University of Southampton, recently represented the EAUC at DEFRA’s National Litter Convention, where the latest anti-litter campaign from the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, ‘Love Where You Live’, was announced. The main...

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  Video - EAUC meets the University of Porto – 19th January 2011

  6 minute video EAUC Chief Executive Iain Patton welcomes the EAUC‘s newest international member, the University of Porto at their first university wide sustainability conference in December 2010. This short clip reflects the encouraging reality of any university or college at the ...

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  Review of The UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) for Higher Education - EAUC Response – 17th January 2011

  The EAUC has now published its response to The Higher Education Association's Review of The UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) for Higher Education. The consultation response is on behalf of the members of the EAUC and we would like to thank everyone who provided their comments. To vi...

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  EcoCampus Cohort 3 – 10th January 2011

  The EcoCampus scheme is now entering its 6th year and would like to welcome yet another group of universities to this year’s cohort. These include Southampton Solent University, Coventry University, Middlesex University, the University of Brighton, Liverpool John Moores University, the Unive...

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  StudentForce Stars of Sustainability Awards 2011 – 6th January 2011

  StudentForce witnesses so many fantastic contributions to sustainability among our clientele and recent graduate Project Workers that we feel the need to recognise the most outstanding achievements - cue the birth of The StudentForce Stars of Sustainability Awards!   StudentForce is excited to ...

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  UNESCO: Cultural Diversity in Education for Sustainable Development – 6th January 2011

  A thematic programme "Mainstreaming Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue in Education for Sustainable Development" was established as a contribution to the UNESCO Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD). Within this framework and in order to celebrate good practice within t...

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  New LSIS Cut the Carbon Fund – 5th January 2011

  LSIS have announced the launch of a new LSIS funding opportunity for providers in the learning and skills sector looking to develop and share effective approaches to carbon reduction. LSIS is pleased to invite bids from learning and skills provider organisations to join the new Cut the Carbon Fund (...

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  Important: UKPSF Consultation – 4th January 2011

  Deadline for input is Monday 17 January 2011 Comments to info@eauc.org.uk  Review of The UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) for Higher Education The HEA is currently undertaking a consultation on the UK Professional Standards. This is an opportunity to ensure that the sustainability ...

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  The Council of the European Union Endorses ESD – 10th December 2010

  "The EU Sustainable Development Strategy, first adopted in Gothenburg in 20011 and subsequently reviewed in 2006 and 2009, which provides a framework for a long-term vision of sustainability in which economic growth, social cohesion and environmental protection go hand in hand, and which highlights ...

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