Website piece Walk your way to a healthier lifestyle this national Walk to Work Week With the latest statistics showing that 61% of us are currently overweight or obese and with Government figures showing that we jump in the car for over a fifth of journeys shorter than one mile, what better ...
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Read more →The EAUC is a member led association, run by members, for its members, the EAUC seeks to work with members and partners to drive sustainability to the heart of Further and Higher Education. The EAUC has conducted a Membership Survey, starting in December 2009 to January 2010, to assess the curre...
Read more →We have pleasure in announcing our forthcoming AGM. It will be held during the Annual Conference at 10.05am on Wednesday 24th March 2010 at Bangor University, Wales. Attached are the following supporting papers: 1. Agenda 2. Minutes of the last AGM 3. 2009 Annual Report / Report of the Trust...
Read more →Dear EAUC, IWWF’s Earth Hour 2009 was a massive global phenomenon, where millions of people around the world switched off their lights for one hour. This awe-inspiring event sent a dramatic visual signal to world leaders that they must take urgent action on climate change. This year&rsqu...
Read more →1.Various commentators claim that our universities "don’t know what counts so they count everything". How surreal this sounds against the crisis of the multi trillion-dollar rescue of the global economy. It is even more surreal when we learn that highly educated traders with degrees from som...
Read more →DEFRA is currently reviewing the regulations relating to premises subject to Schedule 2 in the Controlled Waste Regulations 1992. In addition to other premises, this also relates to premises such as universities, and so may have potential impact on your areas of responsibility. The review has come ...
Read more →A recently published strategy demonstrates higher education's commitment to reducing carbon emissions. Universities and colleges have a key role to play in tackling climate change. They have the opportunity and responsibility to lead through their teaching and research activities as well reducing ...
Read more →On Monday 8th March, Edinburgh University Students' Association (EUSA) hosted the inaugural Scottish Fair Trade Conference for colleges and universities. The event was organised by representatives from EUSA, the Scottish Fair Trade Forum, the University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Napier Universi...
Read more →UCU Environment Conference Nov. 25th, 2009 Report The first ever UCU environment conference was rated a big success. The conference was attended by 50 delegates from the HE and the FE sectors. This report outlines some of the things that went on. Speakers presentations and workshop reports can...
Read more →Green Gown Awards 2010 Applications for the 2010 Green Gown Awards are now open, with the deadline for universities and colleges to get their Stage 1 applications in by Friday 19th February. Now in their sixth year and administered by the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleg...
Read more →EAUC Member Survey Out Now- Complete to Win… Complete our survey to be in with a chance of winning an EAUC full conference ticket and fair-trade office hamper! The EAUC is proud to be a member led organisation and, as such, is keen to ensure that it meets the needs of its members an...
Read more →Four college senior management teams will benefit from piloting new LSIS leadership training. Open to all senior management teams of learning and skills providers. Sustainable development is an agenda that is considered increasingly pressing, but how can organisations respond in a...
Read more →The sustainability champion for UK universities and colleges has an exciting opportunity for an exceptional person Programme & Events Manager (6-12 month fixed term maternity cover) Based at our Cheltenham office £24,152 - £28,839 Ref: S729 The EAUC seeks to appoint a Programmes and Ev...
Read more →What is it? The government’s Low Carbon Transition Plan published in July states that: "Every part of Government will need to help drive the transition that is needed to live within the UK’s carbon budgets. For the first time, each major government department will have its own carbon bu...
Read more →EAUC Sustainable ICT Project Manager (2 years fixed term) - C/D 13/11/09 Based at our Cheltenham office £24,152 - £28,839 The EAUC seeks a Sustainable ICT Project Manager who will be responsible for the delivery of its JISC-funded ICT Energy and Carbon Management Programme in England. Acting...
Read more →The EAUC has now published its response to the HEFCE, UUK & GuildHE Consultation on a carbon reduction target and strategy for higher education in England. The consultation response is on behalf of the members of the EAUC and we would like to thank everyone who provided their comments. To view...
Read more →Two new sustainable development curriculum guides have been published on the SORTED website. The two documents, written by ESD Consulting on behalf of the LSC and supported by the EAUC, are designed to help learning organisations embed sustainable development into their curriculum. The first g...
Read more →Information For Full EAUC Members Only EAUC membership, staff, turnover and activity has grown significantly in the last three years. In March 2009 the EAUC Board took the decision to review its governance to ensure it was fit for purpose and the Constitution still appropriate. The process has...
Read more →An important new educational resource was launched on September 18th, 2009 The Handbook of Sustainability Literacy takes a sharp look at the skills, attributes and competencies that learners will need for surviving and thriving in the 21st century. It is a free multimedia resource with intervie...
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