Sustainability
The sustainability stress test
Life before lockdown… the phrase is becoming a bit of a cliché but it clearly marks how normal existence seemingly…
23rd June 2020 No Comments
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USS to divest from controversial and ‘unstable’ industries
The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) will divest from some controversial industries, explaining its decision was a “responsible” decision which would protect…
1st June 2020 No Comments
Events
2020 International Green Gown Awards: Finalists announced
The 2020 International Green Gown Awards has announced its finalists. Organised by The Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) and…
28th May 2020 No Comments
Business
University of Manchester to decarbonise investment portfolio
The University of Manchester says it will “decarbonise” its investment portfolio, and make it zero carbon by 2038 at the…
27th May 2020 No Comments
Estates
University carbon emissions and energy usage falls
There was a fall in energy consumption and carbon emissions across the higher education sector for 2018/19, according to figures…
15th May 2020 No Comments
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How to solve a problem like… net zero
We’re inspired by the UK’s bold ambition to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050, and by the growing…
19th April 2020 No Comments
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Leafield’s bins support recycling schemes at universities
Leafield’s Meridian recycling bin was designed for The University of Greenwich in 2012. The innovative design was the first of…
19th March 2020 No Comments
News
University of Worcester takes big step towards sustainability target
The University of Worcester has been given a £2m boost in its bid to become carbon neutral. Following an agreement…
28th February 2020 No Comments
News
University carbon emissions: NUS prompts Office for Students to reconsider its position
A letter from the NUS to the Office for Students (OfS), which appealed to the regulator to push environmentalism in…
25th February 2020 No Comments
News
Go Green Week: University of Worcester students host range of sustainability activities
The University of Worcester’s Go Green Week event was run by students and supported by staff. Each day was themed…
25th February 2020 No Comments
