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Read more at: Latest updates from the University’s Travel and Transport team
Cambridge cyclists

Latest updates from the University’s Travel and Transport team

28 January 2020

The New Year has already been a busy one for the University’s Travel and Transport team! Read on for a quick summary of what we’ve been up to so far. Smart panels We now have eight smart panels in place across the University and we are currently looking into installing further panels in six more departments. The smart...


Read more at: Introducing the University’s newest Transport Coordinator
Jo Beale and family

Introducing the University’s newest Transport Coordinator

28 January 2020

Name: Jo Beale Position: Transport Coordinator What does this position entail? My job is focused on the delivery of cycling and walking improvements across the University estate. I also manage the Universal Bus contract with Whippet Coaches. What is your (education/qualifications) background and how did you get here? I did...


Read more at: Have your say on proposed transport projects across Cambridge
Train station

Have your say on proposed transport projects across Cambridge

28 January 2020

The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) and Cambridgeshire County Council have consultations running for three major transport projects at the moment and you are invited to give your comments. The University will be responding to these consultations and putting our responses on our website . Cambridge South Station Network...


Read more at: Walking for Health: start your New Year as you mean to go on!
Walking in autumn leaves

Walking for Health: start your New Year as you mean to go on!

28 January 2020

The NHS recommends 150 minutes of weekly exercise and a lunchtime walk is the perfect way to up your step count whilst having a much-needed break from your desk. As part of the Walking for Health initiative, Simone Castello is running free lunchtime walks in Central Cambridge and all are welcome! Walks start outside the...


Read more at: What’s in your building’s bin? These three charts tell you the answer!
Bin busting 2019

What’s in your building’s bin? These three charts tell you the answer!

18 December 2019

On a cold bright morning in late November, you may have noticed that your building’s bin disappeared. Where did it go? To the Faculty of Economics car park on the Sidgwick Site, where it was greeted by a dozen staff and students donned in ‘hazmat’ suits, gloves and masks. It was the day of the Environment & Energy...


Read more at: Michelin-starred sustainable food!
St John's sustainable dinner

Michelin-starred sustainable food!

18 December 2019

In November, the University of Cambridge Catering Managers’ Committee hosted a unique sustainable food event at St John’s College for College Fellows and those involved in catering. The event was designed to get Colleges talking about sustainable food and encourage those responsible for catering in Colleges to think...


Read more at: Wildflowers to cover iconic lawn at King’s College
King's College wildflower meadow

Wildflowers to cover iconic lawn at King’s College

18 December 2019

During the 16 th Century, King’s College pioneered formal gardening in Cambridge, with its large, manicured lawns demonstrating wealth and opulence. It’s apt then, that in the 21st Century, King’s College is leading the way once again in converting a large swathe of Cambridge’s most iconic lawn into a wildflower meadow to...


Read more at: Green Challenge Timebank launched
Students at Green Impact training session

Green Challenge Timebank launched

18 December 2019

According to a 2018/19 national survey run by SOS-UK, 59% of Higher Education students want to learn more about sustainable development. In order to provide students with opportunities to learn, develop their skills and support sustainability-related action, the newly-launched Cambridge Green Challenge Timebank provides...


Read more at: Updates from the Travel & Transport team
Travel team in front of smart panel

Updates from the Travel & Transport team

18 December 2019

As part of its commitment to minimise its environmental footprint from transport, and to improve congestion in Cambridge, the University wants to encourage staff, students and visitors to travel more sustainably. The University continues to work to improve sustainable, affordable and convenient ways to travel, and has...


Read more at: Award-winning approaches to student engagement
2019 Green Gown award ceremony

Award-winning approaches to student engagement

18 December 2019

The University of Cambridge is delighted to have its Engage for Change programme Highly Commended at the 15 th Green Gown Awards. The Awards recognise the innovative and inspiring sustainability work taking place in universities and colleges to create a brighter future for their students. Over 360 guests from the UK’s...