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Read more at: Cycle repair stations, cycle support and celebrations

Cycle repair stations, cycle support and celebrations

29 September 2017

Not even Storm Aileen could dampen the spirits of the University’s intrepid cyclists on 13 September - Cycle to Work Day. A photo competition on the day gave us an insight into the beautiful and sometimes interesting views that staff see as they cycle to work. The winner of the photo competition was Paul Brown of the...


Read more at: Meet our new Student Engagement Coordinator

Meet our new Student Engagement Coordinator

29 September 2017

We are very happy to welcome Jaspyr Geddes-Rainbow into the Environment and Energy team. The role of Student Engagement Coordinator is a new one which we hope will greatly improve interaction between the University’s students and the work that the University is doing to improvement its environmental performance. We have...


Read more at: Leading the way - sustainable student societies

Leading the way - sustainable student societies

29 September 2017

During your time at the University of Cambridge you will have an opportunity to experience so many things, to develop as an individual and to make this world of ours a better place. Student societies play a pivotal part in all of this good work and this month we would like to profile a few of the societies that you can get...


Read more at: Making a difference at the College level – Green Officers

Making a difference at the College level – Green Officers

29 September 2017

Improving the environmental performance of the University of Cambridge requires the commitment of hundreds, if not thousands, of people and one group that go above and beyond to contribute, are Green Officers. Green Officers are students with a passion for sustainability who volunteer their time to improve the...


Read more at: Come see Eddington - the sustainable community of the future

Come see Eddington - the sustainable community of the future

31 August 2017

It is not often that we have the chance to peek behind the curtain and see how a community or a building works, but that is exactly what will happen on 9 September when Eddington is open to the public as part of Open Cambridge . Eddington, the largest single capital project in the University’s history, is a development...


Read more at: Celebrate cycling – Cycle to Work Day 13 September

Celebrate cycling – Cycle to Work Day 13 September

31 August 2017

September is a great time to cycle. The days are fresh and you can enjoy the changing colours of the season as you pedal along. The national event aims to increase the number of people cycling to work and is also an opportunity for staff who already cycle, to recognise the positive impact cycling has on their health...


Read more at: Meet our new Sustainable Labs Coordinator

Meet our new Sustainable Labs Coordinator

31 August 2017

The University carries out a vast amount of research which has a significant environmental impact. The new Sustainable Labs Coordinator, Martin Howes, will be working with University laboratories, helping them to become more sustainable. Read on to find out more about the newest member of the Environment and Energy team...


Read more at: Student interns – providing solutions for the University’s sustainability challenges

Student interns – providing solutions for the University’s sustainability challenges

31 August 2017

One of the aims of the Environment and Energy section is to facilitate opportunities where staff and students can develop and share their knowledge, skills and experience to contribute to the University’s environmental sustainability aspirations. This summer, through our internship scheme, we have been able to contribute...


Read more at: Keeping you 'postered'

Keeping you 'postered'

31 August 2017

The Environment and Energy team has a new set of posters available for University departments and Colleges! Posters are a great way to spread an environmental message, and the Environment and Energy website now has a compliment of sixty different posters for staff and students to use. With energy, recycling, and travel...


Read more at: Meet the newest member of our team

Meet the newest member of our team

25 July 2017

There have been some changes in the Environment and Energy team recently and we’d like to take this opportunity to welcome one of our new team members, Colin Nye. Colin is providing maternity leave cover for the role of Energy Coordinator. 1. Name: Colin Nye 2. Position: Energy Coordinator 3. What does this position entail...