New guidance for Education in Sustainable Development
June 4, 2014
New guidance from the QAA and HEA on Sustainability in Higher Education In June 2014, the Quality Assurance Agency and the Higher Education Academy publishes Education for sustainable development: Guidance for UK higher education providers. This is a breakthrough document signalling the increasing imperative for universities to proactively support the learning of their students (and …
Southwell Hall are the Go Greener Halls Competition Winners!
May 28, 2014
The 2013/2014 Go Greener Hall Competition has now ended ( well, it actually finished at the end of March, but with the Easter break being late and students not coming back till the start of May etc), and the Environment Team can now announce that the winning hall is Southwell! Southwell Hall, on Jubilee Campus, …
Call for entries for Green Gown Awards
May 15, 2013
This year’s Green Gown Awards are now open for entries. The Awards recognise achievements in sustainability initiatives across all areas of university life – from course content and research to social media and community projects. There’s also a new category this year – Sustainability Champion Award, that recognises the outstanding contribution of an individual, either …
Chain reaction
April 28, 2013
Sunday was the big one (for me). Six of us met at 2pm and cycled to The John Thompson Inn and Brewery at Ingleby, Derbyshire. I’d like to mention that several hours before this, Chris and a few others (in preparation for the Paris ride/stag do) cycled 35miles – hardcore. This was a really enjoyable …
The big picture
December 3, 2012
Professor Karen Cox, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and chair of the University’s Environment Committee, takes a look at the big picture… Welcome once again to the Sustainable Nottingham blog. A big thank you to my colleagues who have already contributed! Now it is my turn as Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Environment and Infrastructure to share some of my thoughts on …
Pass it on! Nottingham students build communities for sharing with new app
September 5, 2012
The idea of the brand new app is simple: to bring together people who want something and those who have it. And, unlike websites such as Freecycle and Freegle, the app uses existing social networks – such as Facebook – so that you can share with your friends. The app is called Neehoy and will …
Sustainable Nottingham
Dr Keith Pitcher, Director of Sustainability at The University of Nottingham explains how you can help the University become more sustainable and shares the changes he has already made. Welcome to the first edition of the Sustainable Nottingham blog. I’m pleased to write the opening entry, which will be followed by posts from colleagues across …
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