NEWS Despite negative comments made
by Conservative Ministers on solar farms, a YouGov poll commissioned by the STA last summer showed solar farms are the most popular local energy development , and Government’s own research published last month found that public support for solar power is the highest it has ever been (85%) – as is the proportion of people who “would be happy to have a large scale renewable energy development in my area” (59%). Planning approval for solar farms is exceptionally high, averaging 88% since 2009. The STA has been quick to define good prac- tice through its 10 Commitments and only last week launched biodiversity guidance for solar farms at Kew Gardens with the National Trust, RSPB, Eden Project and other conservation groups. Paul Barwell said: “This feels like a
kick in the teeth for exceptional performance. Our costs have dropped 30% against offshore wind in two years and we have devoted a year to driving good practice throughout the industry. This is not a just reward.” For more information please
contact: Leonie Greene, Head of External Affairs, STA +44 (0)7932 720 091
lgreene@solar-trade.org.uk
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH
DISPOSES OF ITS IT RECYCLING PAST Stone Group brought in to deploy an updated technology recycling policy and manage all IT recycling needs
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he University of Portsmouth today announced that it has joined forces with Stone Group, the UK-based ICT solutions provider to the public sector, to revise and manage its IT recycling requirements. They will establish responsible IT asset disposal policies that control the recycling of old equipment, keep data secure and ensure both compliance with Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) regulations and avoidance of heavy fines. Stone Group already provides
Portsmouth University with an efficient and secure door-to-door recycling service that meets its carbon reduction needs and echoes its own zero landfill policy within its recycling and waste management scheme. The University can now also provide its staff, students and friends of the University with the opportunity to purchase redundant hardware.
The recycled University IT equipment is sold through Stone Group’s bespoke version of its e-commerce portal, Encore, which is available exclusively to the University’s registered users. The equipment is offered at 30 per cent less than market resale value. Data erasure software firm Blancco, disposes of any sensitive data. Devices are restored to factory settings and uploaded to the portal for a set period of 30 days.
Stone Group operates its own in-house recycling and refurbishment facility, fully licensed by the Environment Agency, and is ADISA certified to distinction level against the enhanced ADISA ITAD Standard – the only hardware manufacturer globally to have achieved this exclusive status. Alongside this, every device that goes into Stone Group’s facility is fully managed to the ISO 27001 standard and has its data completely wiped
in accordance with Impact Level (IL) 3 and Blancco regulations, for which it is a Blancco Gold Partner. Robbie Walker, Security Architect
at University of Portsmouth said, “We pride ourselves on our environmental sustainability goals and see the recycling of IT hardware as a key part to achieving this. Being able to offer this equipment to our staff and students through this simple portal is a natural step in supporting quality education throughout the University community.
No one is really offering this service to their staff and students yet and we’re happy to be able to demonstrate what can be achieved. The scheme is also offered to local schools with little budget, but in need of newer technology, so this is a great reuse of equipment.”
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AUDE APPOINTS NEW CHAIRMAN AUDE (the Association for Directors of Estates) have announced the appointment of Andrew Burgess as Chairman.
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ndrew Burgess is the Deputy Chief Operating Officer at Loughborough University with responsibility for strategic leadership and the development and management of a portfolio of the University’s non-academic Professional Services. He takes up the Chairmanship of AUDE at the 2014 April AGM and his term of office is one year.
“In the latest Times Higher Education World Rankings, 10 UK Universities were included in the top 100. One of the key factors in scoring is the depth, breadth and quality of facilities available to the students. It is our job to ensure that the facilities continue to be world class to attract and retain the best possible students from across the UK and internationally. AUDE and its members are at the forefront of ensuring that U.K. university estates
and facilities management is of the highest quality. Andrew Burgess quotes: “I am delighted to be joining as their chair and I look forward to building on the organisation’s many strengths.” Mark Swindelhurst, Outgoing Chair of AUDE and Director of Facilities at Lancaster University said: “I am delighted to be handing over the AUDE reins to Andrew. He has been an active member and sage voice in our sector for many years and he brings with him a wealth of leadership experience. A thriving, professional university estates sector is a key enabler of ensuring a high quality student experience and I have no doubt that Andrew and AUDE will continue to support, guide and offer expert opinion in best practice. I wish him the best of luck.” At Loughborough, Andrew
leads the functions that include Facilities Management, imago Conference and Hotels, Campus Living, Student Services that includes Student Advice and Support, Careers and Employability, Counselling and Disability Service, Arts, Librarian and Corporate Services that includes Health and Safety, Sustainability, Environment, Security, and Teaching and Learning Environments. With this portfolio of Services Andrew is tasked with delivering a stimulating University environment for students and staff that supports the Learning, Living and Life experience. Prior to Loughborough, Andrew was Deputy Director of Facilities Management at the University of Liverpool and Assistant Director (Facilities) at Southampton University. Andrew started his University career at University of
Central Lancashire where after several internal positions became Head of Estate Management. Andrew is also a Chartered Surveyor and has a BSC in Building Surveying and an MBA. AUDE has existed since 1959, when the first Conference of University Building Officers was held. In 1987 the Building Officers steering committee established an Executive and in 1990 the organisation changed its name to the Association of Building Officers of the United Kingdom. Following the conferring of University status on Polytechnics in 1992 the Association of Building Officers and the Polytechnic Building Officers Group joined to form the Association of University Directors of Estates.
www.aude.ac.uk
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