International Sustainable Campus Network Conference 2015
July 15, 2015
The International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN) recently held it’s 9th annual conference at The University of Hong Kong. The theme of the conference was “Expanding the Dialogue: Sustainability in a Connected World”. The conference brought together experts and practitioners from across the globe for cross-cutting communication and connection between higher education, business, government and civil …
University of Nottingham in the Final for Green Gowns 2015 with 4 Initiatives
July 9, 2015
On 7th July the shortlisted entries for the prestigious Green Gown Awards were announced and it was really pleasing to see 4 projects from The University of Nottingham there. Even more pleasing was the fact that the 4 projects came from such a wide-range of initiatives – with submissions from The Faculty of Engineering, The …
Highlights from EU Sustainable Energy Week 2015
June 30, 2015
Anneke Love, Marketing and Web Officer in Business Engagement and Innovation Services, shares some of the highlights of the University’s EUSEW events. Over 200 people attended a number of Energy Days hosted by The University of Nottingham this June, which contributed towards the success of EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2015. EUSEW, an initiative of the European Commission, was set …
Pedalling for Life Cycle 5 – you to can give it a try in August
June 26, 2015
I’ve been lucky enough to be involved with a number of the Life Cycle rides over the past few years, in this blog I want to tell you a little bit about my latest ride and hopefully inspire and encourage you to get on your bike and support Life Cycle 5 at the Community day …
Forest School at the University of Nottingham
May 28, 2015
The University’s Childcare Services is introducing a Forest School programme into their curriculum for children in their care. “We have decided to do this as we wish to promote healthy lifestyles in a healthy environment, installing a love of nature in the children in our care” Catherine Lucas, Early Years Practitioner. The Forest School concept …
BREEAM- what is it all about?
May 12, 2015
Walking around the University’s UK campuses, you can hardly fail to see the current building work and the creation of new facilities. The team that is responsible for the effective delivery of these building projects is the Development Team, based within the Estates Office. The Development Team ensure that any new development meets all necessary …
Green Week at UNMC: Use your Power!
April 20, 2015
Written by Associate Professor Svenja Hanson, Head of the Chemical and Environmental Engineering Department Malaysia Campus and Chair of the UNMC Environment Committee. Just before we enter the busiest part of the year obsessing about the impending end-of-semester deadlines, the SA Sustainability Network, SA Nature Club and the Sustainability Research Network Malaysia (SRN) treated us to …
Students’ Union Green Week is a Success
March 26, 2015
Students’ Union ESJ Officer, Emily Holmes reviews her recent Green Week at the University of Nottingham. At the end of February the Environment and Social Justice Society, alongside the University’s Sustainability Team and Sustrans ran a ‘Green Week’. The aim of this week was to engage students in environmental activities around the University and increase …
Fairtrade Fortnight at the University
February 25, 2015
Did you know that the University of Nottingham has been a Fairtrade University since 2004? Fairtrade Fortnight is from Monday 23rd February until Sunday 8th March The University is holding a variety of events and activities throughout the two weeks, which include; Fairtrade milkshakes, cupcakes and muffins being sold at the Juice Bar, Coates Cafe …
CSR Virtual Open Day
February 24, 2015
Learn how the International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility is utilising virtual reality to con connect with prospective student. Their Virtual Open Day will enable the department to connect with more students, even though they are unable to attend open day events. The virtual open day will be held on the 28 February 2015. Paul Caulfield, …
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