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Nominate your 'Environmental Hero'

25 September 2018

When we think of our University being a world leader in sustainability we often think about technological solutions. While these things are essential for us to make our way to a sustainable future, what is sometimes forgotten is the role of staff who drive change in the University. From the Lab Manager who considers energy...

Sustainability events for the coming academic year

25 September 2018

As staff and students across the University gear up for a busy time as the new academic term gets underway, it is also an ideal time for planning environmental activities for the year ahead. Fortunately the Environment and Energy section have done lots of the work, by putting together a calendar of events that you can get...

Extension of the Universal bus service

25 September 2018

In the two years since the introduction of the University bus service, the Universal, passenger numbers have increased by a massive 49% ! We hope to see those numbers increase even further as the service extends from 7 October. Extra journeys have been added on weekdays, passengers will be able to travel until almost 10pm...

Join us at the Green Impact launch

7 September 2018

The University of Cambridge’s Green Impact 2018 launch is taking place on 16 October at 12pm , and all interested staff and students are welcome to attend. Green Impact is the University of Cambridge's environmental accreditation scheme (Homerton College are pictured above receiving their award), and is a key initiative as...

Saving time at the Clinical School with videoconferencing

29 August 2018

Cambridge has an excellent record of sustainable travel, with 39% of staff cycling to work each day. In many cases, though, it seems unavoidable to have to drive or fly to a meeting or conference. Indeed, last year we spent over six million pounds on flights, emitting significant amounts of carbon in the process. The...

Recognition for waste reduction by the University Catering Service

29 August 2018

Each day 7 million hot drinks are consumed in disposable cups in the UK, and until recently many of us believed that these cups were easily recycled. Unfortunately this is not the case. While technically recyclable, the cups are made from a combination of paper and an internal lining of plastic polyethylene, which are...

Creating a GreenBRIDGE to excellent research

29 August 2018

In 2009 a group of graduate researchers came together to form GreenBRIDGE (Buildings, Research, Innovation, Development, Governance, Energy/Environment). A reading and research group which created a platform for the discussion of ecological, social, cultural, technological and economic issues that affect the built...

Student interns shine this summer

29 August 2018

The Living Laboratory for Sustainability provides opportunities for students to develop their skills and tackle environmental sustainability issues on the University’s operational estate. Internships is one of the ways we do this. This year a committed and hardworking trio have joined our team to work on projects which...

Welcome to all those #GoingtoCambridge

16 August 2018

Congratulations to all those students who are #GoingtoCambridge. You have probably done all your research, but did you know that the University of Cambridge is not only a prestigious place of learning but we, University staff and students, are also working to create a sustainable future. You can be part of this. In your...

WarpIT – giving items a new home and reducing departmental costs

25 July 2018

The University’s free online reuse platform, WarpIT, has facilitated lots of exchanges in the last few months. Staff have taken the opportunity to source and give away diverse items on the platform, helping to reduce waste and cut the time and hassle involved in purchasing, invoicing and paying for new items. This year...

Nominate your 'Environmental Hero'

Sustainability events for the coming academic year

Extension of the Universal bus service

Join us at the Green Impact launch

Saving time at the Clinical School with videoconferencing

Recognition for waste reduction by the University Catering Service

Creating a GreenBRIDGE to excellent research

Student interns shine this summer

Welcome to all those #GoingtoCambridge

WarpIT – giving items a new home and reducing departmental costs

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