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“The most important sustainability Conference in the sector”
The Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) held their 18th Annual Conference at Not ingham Trent University on 7-9 May 2014. The Association report back on a successful and informative, sustainability focused event for the tertiary education sector
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he event at racted over 320 at endees who represented a broad range of the sector from directors
of fi nance and resources, through estates and procurement staff and students, to sustainable development professionals and sector suppliers. Content was decided by EAUC
Members (via a Conference Programme Panel) considering the specifi c needs of the audience. Sessions were once again structured around the four main streams in the Learning in Future Environments (LiFE) framework;
Networking for delegates
Take a look at the range of content delivered – presentations from the Conference are available free to all at:
www.sustainabilityexchange.ac.uk – simply search ‘Annual Conference 2014’. The event also provided opportunities for networking with like-minded delegates from inside and outside the sector:
A 42-stand exhibition of sustainable suppliers to help delegates deliver their own institutional sustainability goals. A networking dinner incorporating a sustainable storytelling activity delivered by Anthony Nanson and Malcolm Green. A gala dinner sponsored by Carbon Credentials with over 190 attendees. A new professional networking session aimed at those new to the sector or student to allow them to form a network to share new ideas across the sector. An opportunity for delegates to meet one to one with sponsors at a newly introduced ‘raising the bar in sustainability’ aspect to the event.
* Except Friday packed lunch
Leadership and Governance; Learning, Teaching and Research; Partnership and Engagement and Estates and Operations, and took a variety of formats: Inspiring plenaries including case studies, expert panel discussions and a focus on the psychology behind engaging audiences. Smaller, more interactive sessions – a pick ‘n’ mix approach to provide each delegate a personal programme. Health and well-being elements including; yoga and cycling activities, a biodiversity tour and an opportunity for delegates to articulate their sustainable
Sustainable ethos
As part of our continued commitment to sustainability, we again teamed up with the Soil Association and its Food for Life Catering Mark and achieved the Gold Standard. This is an independent guarantee that what was on the menu at all meals*
and in refreshment breaks was fresh, healthy
visions in a ‘dare to dream’ session. ‘Exchanges’: 25-minute bite-sized sessions within the exhibition area, re- featured following their success in 2013. Member only pre and post conference sessions designed to inspire, boost motivation and resilience and send delegates away supercharged with skills that they can put into practice within their workplace. These sessions were delivered by
sustainability professionals, including Green Gown Award fi nalists and winners across three competency levels, allowing delegates to choose those best suited to furthering their current knowledge. (
www.eauc.org.uk/green_gown_awards). UB
The venue and details of the 2015 event are to be confi rmed shortly – we look forward to welcoming you there. Find out more about the EAUC and its Annual Conference at
www.eauc.org.uk
“I look forward to the EAUC Annual Conference every
year – it is a chance to meet lots of new contacts, get
a feel for how the sector is progressing, take back lots of learning points and
generally get re-inspired!”
and better for animal welfare. We would like to extend a huge
thank you to our headline and support sponsors as well as all of those that contributed and attended the event helping the conference maintain is reputation as the sustainability event for the tertiary education sector.
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