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WARPit: New resource sharing tool for the University

2 December 2014

The run up to Christmas is the perfect time to de-clutter in your office by passing items that you do not want to others who can use them. The University of Cambridge has a new online resource sharing tool, called WARPit. It acts like a free version of eBay, for staff and departments to avoid procurement costs as well as...

Students want more on sustainable development from their higher education careers

24 November 2014

As the UN Decade for Sustainable Development draws to a close this month, a survey has found that 80% of students believe that sustainable development should be actively promoted and incorporated by UK universities, a belief which increases as they progress through their studies. This is one of the findings of student...

Student volunteering opportunities

19 November 2014

University of Cambridge students have a new opportunity to gain and develop project management, teamwork and auditing skills, benefiting their CV at the same time as the University. Green Impact is a scheme developed by the National Union of Students, bringing staff and students together to enable and showcase positive...

University success at 2014 Green Gown Awards

6 November 2014

The Green Gown Awards are an annual celebration of sustainability success across the UK tertiary education sector. The University of Cambridge was shortlisted in two categories, joining 60 other HEIs across the UK in vying for this prestigious recognition of best practice. The Environment and Energy Section are thrilled to...

Travel to Work Survey now live!

27 October 2014

The 2014 annual Travel to Work survey is now live. Please take a few moments to complete the form to help the University to shape its travel policies and support. Click on www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/2014tfcsurvey As you may know, the University of Cambridge takes part in a staff Travel to Work survey each year. The results...

'Green Guide for Universities' released

17 October 2014

The International Alliance of Research Universities has released its 'Green Guide for Universities', containing information and case studies on member institutions' activities towards improving sustainable estates and campuses. Pathways towards Sustainability The guide consists of nine chapters that address key areas for...

NWCD Masterplan wins top honour at World Architecture Festival

2 October 2014

Aecom has won the ‘Future Projects – Masterplanning’ Award of the Year for the North West Cambridge Development masterplan at the World Architecture Festival 2014 in Singapore. "We are thrilled that the AECOM masterplan has been recognised at the World Architectural Festival. The masterplan reflects the character and...

Bio Systems reduces waste for Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute

30 September 2014

The Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute (CRUK CI) is working to reduce its lab waste through a sharps management service with reusable Bio Systems containers. Working with the Institute, SRCL has introduced its Sharps Management Service to address the inefficient use of disposable containers in the laboratories and...

FREE videoconferencing services from UIS

29 September 2014

For the 2014/5 academic year, UIS is offering its two videoconferencing facilities to staff and students at no cost, waiving the usual £40/hour charge. The recently refurbished facilities in the Cockroft Building on the New Museums site, and on the West Cambridge Site, are available to all staff and students for University...

University of Cambridge launches challenge to construction contractors

8 September 2014

Today was the launch of the Cambridge CLOCS (Construction Logistics and Cycle Safety) initiative, which sees University contractors encouraged to sign up to a shared standard of practice to ensure safer conditions for vulnerable road users. Initiated by the Estate Development team within the University of Cambridge's...