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  Times Higher: The Universities that Count – 10th June 2010

  Teaching, Learning, Research and Knowledge Exchange Impact Area Please visit the Times Higher website to see the recent article released on the Universities that Counts project. A huge congratulations goes out to all those mentioned in the article. The Teaching, Learning, Research and Knowl...

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  Communication & Motivation – 10th June 2010

  In response to a question posed by James Dixon Gough from the University of Leeds EAUC members have been discussing the difficulties and successes of communications techniques in motivating staff to feel they are involved in sustainable initiatives. To read the feedback please visit

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  EPSRC Responsible Innovation Workshop, April 30th 2010, University of Westminster: – 9th June 2010

  Summary Delegates from academia, research councils, industry and beyond convened in London to review and discuss the results of a pilot study which aimed to operationally implement the concept of responsible innovation within EPSRC research funding activities. EPSRC is the largest public fun...

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  Conference that Equipped Entrepreneurs with the skill-set to attain prosperity from Green Economy – 9th June 2010

  Last month over a hundred students’ entrepreneurs, academics and practitioners gathered at the University of Cambridge to attend a seminar on entrepreneurship in the green economy, organised by These Young Minds. Professor Alan Barrell, Entrepreneur in Residence at the university opened th...

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  Self Energy to collaborate with London South Bank University to reduce risk further in energy perfor – 30th April 2010

  London, 22nd April 2010 Self Energy to collaborate with London South Bank University to reduce risk further in energy performance projects Self Energy is delighted to announce a Knowledge Transfer Partnership agreement with the London South Bank University (LSBU). One aspect of this partner...

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  Entrepreneurship in the Green Economy – 15th April 2010

  Cambridge University 29 April 2010 The UK Government has of late increased its investments in green initiatives as a strategic means of creating sustainable opportunities that will take the UK out of the doldrums. This offers huge opportunities in the green economy to Britain’s entrepreneur...

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  energyXchange showcases proven energy-saving campaigns – 6th April 2010

  Energy awareness material for universities and colleges is now gathered together for the first time as a centralised online resource at energyXchange. The website – https://www.edu.energyxchange.org.uk/edu/ – is supported by the EAUC and funded under the EU’s Intelligent Ener...

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  Come and work for us! – 1st April 2010

  The sustainability champion for UK universities and colleges has two exciting opportunities for two exceptional people EAUC Central Administration Officer Based at our Cheltenham office Grade 4 - £17,519 - £20,834 Reference: S752 Positioned at the heart of our small but dynamic and busy te...

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  Walk to Work Week – 26th March 2010

  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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  EAUC CRC Insight Guide – 25th March 2010

  Click to launch the full edition in a new windowSelf Publishing with YUDU...

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  Membership survey results – 19th March 2010

  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...

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  2010 AGM Notification – 3rd March 2010

  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...

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  WWf Earth Hour 2010 – 25th February 2010

  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...

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  Quality and what is worth knowing – 16th February 2010

  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...

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  Defra Review of Universities and Colleges and the Schedule 2 Controlled Waste Regulations – 4th February 2010

  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 ...

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  Higher Education Commits to Reducing Carbon Emissions – 3rd February 2010

  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 ...

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  Scottish Fairtrade Conference for Colleges and Universities – 3rd February 2010

  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...

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  UCU Environment Conference – 2nd February 2010

  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...

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  Green Gown Awards Launch 2010 – 13th January 2010

  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...

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  EAUC Member Survey Out Now- Complete to Win… – 3rd December 2009

  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...

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