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Read more at: (Re!)-introducing Amanda Nolan, Transport Manager

(Re!)-introducing Amanda Nolan, Transport Manager

24 November 2021

Long-time readers of Greenlines will know we like to profile new members of the Sustainability Team. However recently we welcomed Amanda Nolan back from maternity leave, and thought it would be a good opportunity to reintroduce her to our community! When did you join the Sustainability Team? January 2015 What is your (...


Read more at: Local Authority Transport Update – get involved in our region
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Local Authority Transport Update – get involved in our region

23 November 2021

Transport is a hot topic at the moment, with the recent COP 26 conference highlighting the impact on the environment of the ways we move people and goods around the world. Here in the Cambridge region, there are two consultations which aim to gather public opinion on how the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) and the...


Read more at: Double Green Gown Award recognition for University of Cambridge
Green Gown Awards winners

Double Green Gown Award recognition for University of Cambridge

22 November 2021

At a virtual Awards Ceremony on 18 November, the University of Cambridge had a double success in the Green Gown Awards UK & Ireland! As well as being Highly Commended in the '2030 Climate Action' category, the University came away as Winner of the 'Reporting With Influence' category. Read on for details of the award...


Read more at: Turning cow slurry into electricity at the University Farm
Dairy Cow

Turning cow slurry into electricity at the University Farm

29 September 2021

The Sustainability Team have been working with the University Farm to install a slurry-fuelled Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant at the Farm. The plant is now up and running and, in the month of August, was the second most efficient system of its size in Europe! The AD plant was built to order by Belgium-based Biolectric and...


Read more at: September travel and transport update

September travel and transport update

24 September 2021

Free cycle training A new cycle training contract has just been secured with Cambridge based Outspoken Training. They offer 1:1 sessions of 2 hours for both staff and students , which can be started at a whole range of destinations around the city. The sessions are aimed at all types of cyclists, from those just starting...


Read more at: Sustainability is top of the agenda with Head of Sustainable Procurement appointment

Sustainability is top of the agenda with Head of Sustainable Procurement appointment

24 September 2021

Procurement Services is delighted to announce the appointment of Cyndi Mudaly in the newly created role of Head of Sustainable Procurement. Cyndi was born in South Africa and has lived in the UK for 21 years. She has joined us from EQUANS, a leading low energy and carbon company, where for over seven years Cyndi performed...


Read more at: Supporting biodiversity - how can you help?

Supporting biodiversity - how can you help?

24 September 2021

Back in October 2020 the University launched its first-ever Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) to help ensure we have a positive impact on biodiversity and ecosystems. Staff and students are integral to achieving this ambition and many of you came together in our summer Spot On! campaign to enjoy and protect local biodiversity...


Read more at: Applications are now open for the October intake of Engage for Change!
Engage for Change participants

Applications are now open for the October intake of Engage for Change!

6 September 2021

Apply here or download the application pack for more details How do we turn talk into action? Engage for Change is a twelve-week programme for students at the University of Cambridge who want to learn to make change happen. You will design, implement and evaluate your own environmental sustainability-related intervention...


Read more at: College Biodiversity Assistant
Credit Joanna Bowzyk

College Biodiversity Assistant

23 August 2021

We are looking to recruit a temporary assignment, based in Cambridge, for 6 months full time or pro-rata part-time over 9 months, starting in October 2021, to complete a biodiversity project. The College Biodiveristy Assistant will conduct a comprehensive desk-based analysis of existing College land holdings. This will...


Read more at: Our 2021 sustainability heroes: the people behind the progress

Our 2021 sustainability heroes: the people behind the progress

21 August 2021

Every year, the Sustainability Team are flooded with nominations as Green Impact teams let us know who has inspired them the most throughout the year. Sustainability progress is, of course, down to the people behind it. The people who give their time, skills and energy to improving the environmental performance of their...