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Litter pick by Faculty of Education Team

24 March 2023

Do you remember when you were a young child and you played Hide and Seek, or Treasure Hunt? Can you recall that tingling, screech-making feeling when you found what you were looking for, a hidden friend or, perhaps, even better – treasure!? Well it's a bit like that – litter picking. It only takes a little imagination to...

The Green Genies transform lighting at East Forvie

22 March 2023

At the East Forvie building, our Green Impact team ’The Green Genies DPHPC’ (Department of Public Health and Primary Care) along with our Management Team, have recently transformed its internal lighting system with an upgrade to a new LED lighting system that will reduce energy consumption and cut fuel costs. Some of the...

Voi ‘Travel at Work’ pilot.

21 March 2023

Voi ‘Travel at Work’ pilot. The Sustainability Team has launched a pilot using Voi for Travel at Work journeys. This six-month trial will evaluate the feasibility of using e-bikes and e-scooters by staff travelling between sites for meetings and site visits. Four trial departments/locations will participate in the pilot...

Congestion Survey for Department of Land Economy

23 February 2023

We are inviting staff to participate in a short 4-minute survey to help us with our research on peak-time congestion in Cambridge. Your input is crucial in ensuring that all relevant circumstances are considered as we explore possible solutions, with a particular focus on the potential of carpooling and electric vehicle...

CUEF* 2023 Sustainable Investment Summer Internship Programme

22 February 2023

As part of their commitment to provide development opportunities for students keen to acquire real-world experience in the investment sector, UCIM (University of Cambridge Investment Management) runs a summer internship programme, focused on Sustainable Investment. Now in its third year, the programme has quickly become an...

Updates from the West Hub

20 February 2023

West Hub opening until 21:00 restored We are aware that the early closure of the top level was challenging for users and that this area is a very different working environment to other levels of the West Hub and houses precious resources for Biochemical Engineering and Computer Science. We are pleased to update that in...

Can you host a Dr Bike?

15 February 2023

Additional Dr Bike sessions Month Day Date Location March 2023 Tuesday 14/03/2023 Newnham College (Student Travel Survey prize) April 2023 Thursday 13/04/2023 TBC April 2023 Tuesday 18/04/2023 TBC May 2023 Tuesday 09/05/2023 TBC May 2023 Thursday 18/05/2023 TBC June 2023 Tuesday 13/06/2023 TBC Can you host a Dr Bike? A Dr...

Cambridge Sustainable Food are asking, what does good food mean to you?

15 February 2023

Gold Food February: Tell them your views on good food What does ‘good food’ mean to you? Can you recall a memorable food experience with friends or neighbours? What does a good food neighbourhood look like to you? As part of their gold food action this month Cambridge Sustainable Food has been hosting a series of community...

Fauna and Flora International’s Green Impact Report

7 February 2023

As part of Fauna and Flora International’s ongoing commitment to the environment, the Green Group inaugurated a Green Fund. This pot of money is set aside for small-to-medium-sized projects that aim to green FFI’s activities both in the UK and around the globe. Staff members can propose projects to be funded up to a sum of...

Meet the Team: Ben Gulliver

18 January 2023

What does your position involve? I’m the Sustainability Coordinator. I will be leading on the development of the University-wide waste strategy and its associated activities, along with working alongside our new waste contractor to deliver on KPIs, including our commitment to zero waste to landfill. I will also be...