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Read more at: Behind the scenes: wildflowers, green roofs and biodiversity progress at Cambridge

Behind the scenes: wildflowers, green roofs and biodiversity progress at Cambridge

29 June 2021

In October last year the University launched its 10-year vision for biodiversity and accompanying Biodiversity Action Plan. Since then, our grounds teams have been hard at work making sure our targets are turning into action across the estate. Wildflower and improved pond areas have been a huge hit with the local wildlife...


Read more at: Save Our Cycles - addressing bike theft in Cambridge

Save Our Cycles - addressing bike theft in Cambridge

28 June 2021

Cycle theft is the most reported crime in Cambridge and Camcycle has joined with Cambridge City Council, Cambridgeshire Police and other local organisations to raise awareness of the issue and ensure cyclists across Cambridgeshire take reasonable steps to secure their bikes. The University is happy to be endorsing this...


Read more at: Contribute to an international cycling safety project

Contribute to an international cycling safety project

28 June 2021

As the University wraps up its Let’s Talk Transport campaign , we wanted to share a new initiative focusing on cycling safety. Bike-Barometer 2020-2021 is a collaborative, international project led by the University of Valencia, with the University of Southampton leading on UK data collection. There are clearly many...


Read more at: BREEAM Environmental Rating of ‘Excellent’ confirmed for a complex lab refurbishment

BREEAM Environmental Rating of ‘Excellent’ confirmed for a complex lab refurbishment

28 June 2021

The University has just completed the refurbishment of the Gleeson Building on Tennis Court Road. The building dates from 1988 and has now been brought fully up to date, providing modern laboratory space and state-of-the-art instrumentation for the MRC Toxicology Unit . Work involved extensive renewal of mechanical and...


Read more at: Free, personalised travel advice for University staff returning to work

Free, personalised travel advice for University staff returning to work

26 May 2021

After working from home for the past year or more, you might be unsure about what your travel options are as the University starts to think about opening up its doors again to staff. Our Travel Advisors can help you find out what's changed since you last travelled to work, including the initiatives and support on offer...


Read more at: How cow slurry will power the University's Farm

How cow slurry will power the University's Farm

26 May 2021

You may remember back in November we shared some of the sustainability progress at the University’s Farm , well now we’re back with more and it’s still cow-themed! The Sustainability Team are currently working with the University’s Farm to build an anaerobic digestion plant at Park Farm. Once completed, this system will...


Read more at: Can’t decide which bike to buy? Borrow a bike to test out on your commute!

Can’t decide which bike to buy? Borrow a bike to test out on your commute!

26 May 2021

We’re excited to be launching a ‘Borrow a Bike’ scheme which will allow University staff to test a bike for up to 3 months for the commute to work. The Sustainability Team are working with Outspoken Cycles to deliver the scheme which will allow staff to choose from a range of bikes, including city, hybrid, electric...


Read more at: Saving trees, resources and money: the MRC Epidemiology Unit over lockdown

Saving trees, resources and money: the MRC Epidemiology Unit over lockdown

26 May 2021

Here at the MRC Epidemiology Unit, like many other research departments, the vast majority of staff and students (predicted at 80-90% of total members in April 2021) are still working from home. While these working patterns can carry additional environmental costs – extra home heating for example – there are also potential...


Read more at: Voi e-scooters and e-bikes, coming soon!

Voi e-scooters and e-bikes, coming soon!

26 May 2021

Talks between the University and micro-mobility provider Voi are being finalised to enable public dockless e-bikes and e-scooters to be deployed in West Cambridge and at Eddington. Users download the Voi app and create an account for which a driving licence is needed. Users then locate a scooter or bike with assistance...


Read more at: University launches Park and Cycle scheme

University launches Park and Cycle scheme

26 May 2021

Update: The deadline for applications has been extended until 25th June 2021. To apply for a locker please complete fill in the following form: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CamLockers or, to tell us that you already pay for a locker, please contact travel@admin.cam.ac.uk and we will process your reimbursement. A...