Research into action: creating a Living Lab

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Presentation from 18th EAUC Annual Conference 2014

Stream: Learning, Teaching and Research 
Competancy level: More advanced

Description:

In order to address climate change and environmental sustainability, students, staff and academics at the University of Cambridge are using their estate as a test bed or 'Living Laboratory' to research real-world sustainability issues, thus linking research to practical action.

This session, which will use the University of Cambridge's Living Lab as a case study and include a contribution from a Cambridge Living Lab student, will provide guidance and best practice on how to set up and implement a Living Lab. 

Speakers:

Claire Hopkins, Living Laboratory for Sustainability Coordinator, University of Cambridge Environment and Energy Section and Bryn Pickering, Student, University of Cambridge.

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