by Miriam Webb | Aug 7, 2023 | Staff
University of Gloucestershire has developed an innovative blueprint to set quality standards in sustainability learning and empower students to influence their education and build their professional skills. The University-led project – funded by the UK Quality...
by Miriam Webb | Aug 7, 2023 | Staff
Dr Jon Furley – Sustainability Operations Manager, showcased the University’s top carbon reduction projects in a headline presentation at a national conference hosted by Salix Finance. Since 2021 the University has received over of highly competitive grant funding...
by Miriam Webb | May 16, 2023 | Staff
We’re proud to share our sustainability performance and achievements from last academic year 2021-2022 in our new online Annual Sustainability Report. This report ushers in the first year of reporting on our new Sustainability Strategy 2022-2027 and on carbon...
by Miriam Webb | Apr 18, 2023 | Staff
The ‘University Educators for Sustainable Development (UE4SD)’ project led by the University of Gloucestershire from 2013-2016, has featured as a case study in a new publication by the European Expert Network on Economics of Education (EENEE). The publication entitled...
by Miriam Webb | Apr 17, 2023 | Staff
The Edible Garden at FCH campus is a vibrant green space where students and members of the local community come together to grow fruit and vegetables. Relaxed weekly gardening sessions provide time for people to connect with each other and the natural world. The...
by Alice Lowe | Jul 24, 2022 | Staff
In July we hosted partners from University of the Arts London (UAL) and King’s College London (KCL) for a productive two day immersive methodology workshop at University of Gloucestershire (UOG) for our pioneering project ‘Students driving curriculum quality for...
by Alice Lowe | Jul 22, 2022 | Staff
As part of our strategy to cut carbon emissions and be Net Zero by 2030, the University has carried out work this year at FCH and Oxstalls to slash the amount of carbon associated with heating our campuses. Having secured a £1.2 million grant from the Salix Public...
by Alice Lowe | Jul 20, 2022 | Staff
The collaborative project ‘Empowering ChangeMakers’ by Cheltenham Education Partnership, University of Gloucestershire sustainability team and School of Education is a finalist in the Green Gown Awards 2022, recognising the transformative impact of this learning...
by Alice Lowe | Jul 12, 2022 | Staff
This month the University of Gloucestershire and Students’ Union have been accredited to the new Fairtrade University award. We gained an extra one-star bonus, recognising our significant efforts to embed policies that ensure trade justice and ethical procurement and...
by Alice Lowe | Jun 30, 2022 | Staff
Staff throughout the University of Gloucestershire are leading sustainability change through action, research, education and practice. We’re always so pleased to celebrate and shine a light on the many achievements of our colleagues. The sustainability award...
by Alice Lowe | Jun 27, 2022 | Staff
This month, we’ve delivered a transformative and inspiring sustainability summit for over 120 secondary school students from across Cheltenham. Joining forces with the University’s School of Education and the Cheltenham Education Partnership (CEP) we delivered an...
by Alice Lowe | May 25, 2022 | Staff
University of Gloucestershire is one of the first universities in the UK to secure funding linked to our commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals. The University has secured £29million in ESG linked loans from Barclays that will contribute to...
by Alice Lowe | May 12, 2022 | Staff
We are inspired and so proud to see the sustainability changes being led at University of Gloucestershire by our students and each year we celebrate them at the annual Students’ Union Gnomie Awards. The Green Gnome in the SU student awards recognises all round...
by Alice Lowe | May 5, 2022 | Staff
The Edible Garden at FCH Campus is a hidden gem; it’s an oasis for students and members of our local community to come together, connect with nature, and grow and harvest crops at relaxed weekly gardening sessions. This year has been prosperous for the Edible...
by Alice Lowe | Apr 20, 2022 | Staff
Staff and students at the University of Gloucestershire are making waves in sustainability and pioneering for change – and we’re excited to share them in our latest Annual Sustainability Report 2020-2021. Sharing performance metrics and celebrating some of our many...
by Alice Lowe | Apr 18, 2022 | Staff
As part of the launch for our QAA-funded collaborative project ‘Students driving curriculum quality for Sustainability’, the UOG team met with the QAA Strategic Student Advisory Committee. The project purpose is to ensure student views on the depth and quality of...
by Alice Lowe | Apr 11, 2022 | Staff
Student-led action has resulted in an ecological boost to University of Gloucestershire campuses with 105 native trees planted. Third-year Geography student, Will Weaving, has a great love of nature and trees and was motivated to graduate this summer leaving a legacy...
by Alice Lowe | Mar 14, 2022 | Staff
University of Gloucestershire has secured a significant government grant to help deliver an ambitious heat decarbonisation project at its new City Campus. The development of the former Debenhams store in Gloucester city centre into a modern teaching and learning...
by Alice Lowe | Feb 28, 2022 | Staff
As pioneers in Education for Sustainability (EfS), we are delighted to have secured funding to lead a ground-breaking project with King’s College London and University of the Arts London that will drive curriculum quality for sustainability across the Higher Education...
by Alice Lowe | Feb 22, 2022 | Staff
Thank you to everyone who completed our 2021-22 Travel Survey. We are delighted to announce the winners of our prize draw as below, along with details of their prizes. Students 1st – Caitlin Blue (iPad) 2nd – Haleemah Jamil (£100 Ethical Superstore...
by Alice Lowe | Feb 18, 2022 | Staff
In a new collaborative project, we’ve teamed up with the University’s School of Education and Cheltenham Education Partnership (CEP) to deliver a transformative and inspiring event that will support sustainability action and learning across 10 secondary schools in...
by Alice Lowe | Oct 29, 2021 | Staff
Universities have a critical role in tackling the climate emergency, having led pioneering research into the causes and effects of climate change, sharing expertise with government, businesses and local communities. This month, ahead of COP26, Universities UK (UUK)...
by Barbara Rainbow | Jul 12, 2021 | Staff
University shortlisted as finalist in 3 categories for Green Gown Awards UK & Ireland The University has been shortlisted for all three categories entered in the Green Gown Awards UK and Ireland. The awards recognise sustainability excellence in further and...
by Barbara Rainbow | Jul 8, 2021 | Staff
LIFT Project ‘Thread Counts’ inspires local pupils to think sustainably when it comes to fashion. Thread Counts, one of the University’s Learning Innovation for Tomorrow (LIFT) projects led by the School of Education with Fashion Design, has been empowering secondary...
by Miriam Webb | Jul 8, 2021 | Staff
School of Education and Humanities wins at the International Green Gown Awards Congratulations to the School of Education and Humanities who were awarded winners in the Next Generation Learning and Skills category (large institute) at the International Green Gown...
by Barbara Rainbow | Jul 8, 2021 | Staff
Staff and Student Awards Results! We are incredibly proud of the sustainability changes being led by our staff and students across the University and always enjoy celebrating these at the annual staff and student awards. Staff winners The sustainability award category...
by Barbara Rainbow | Jul 7, 2021 | Staff
FCH Edible Garden provides a haven during a difficult year The Edible Garden, located behind Shaftsbury Hall at FCH Campus, has been a tranquil space for students, staff and members of the community since it’s creation, but even more so over the last 12 months due to...
by Barbara Rainbow | Apr 15, 2021 | Staff
Annual Sustainability Report published for 2019-2020 We’re proud to release our Annual Sustainability Report for 2019-2020 which shares performance and celebrates achievements, across all aspects of sustainability in the life of our university. This is the 4th report...
by Barbara Rainbow | Apr 15, 2021 | Staff
UOG Wins at the Green Gown Awards A project aimed at putting sustainability at the heart of the curriculum, that reached thousands of teachers throughout Europe, secured award success for the University of Gloucestershire last night (24 March) at the ‘Green Gown...
by Barbara Rainbow | Feb 17, 2021 | Staff
Travel Survey winners announced Thank you to everyone who completed the recent travel survey and congratulations to our 6 lucky winners! Staff First prize Atique Miah (winner of an iPad) –based at Park and Oxstalls Second prize (winner of £100 Ethical Store voucher) –...
by Miriam Webb | Jan 4, 2021 | Staff
Global recognition for Live Smart’s community collaboration The University’s student-led Live Smart programme has been recognised as an ‘Outstanding Flagship Project’ by the United Nations University’s Institute of Advanced Studies in Sustainability. The Live Smart...
by Barbara Rainbow | Dec 15, 2020 | Staff
#futuregen: Chancellor’s Lecture with Jane Davidson “This is the most significant decade in our lifetimes.” But how can we become part of the solution to climate change, and not the problem? In uncertain times, Dr Jane Davidson explored how we all have our part to...
by Barbara Rainbow | Nov 30, 2020 | Staff
University win at the Northern Marketing Awards The University of Gloucestershire and our creative partner Waterfall have been awarded Best Green/Sustainable Campaign at the Northern Marketing Awards 2020 for our Who Cares? campaign. Judges described the campaign as...
by Barbara Rainbow | Nov 26, 2020 | Staff
Mission Net Zero: delivering positive climate action The 2019 Environment Bill has focused minds on the ambition for ‘Net Zero’ carbon reduction that covers all our direct and indirect emissions. The Net Zero challenge is complex and requires fundamental adaptation...
by Barbara Rainbow | Nov 19, 2020 | Staff
Oxstalls Biodiversity Project wins award The Oxstalls biodiversity project partially-funded by the European Regional Development Fund has won a ‘nature-based solutions’ award from the Countryside Charity Gloucestershire (CPRE). The joint award is between the...
by Miriam Webb | Nov 5, 2020 | Staff
Smart Travel – Tell us what we can do to help you travel smarter We want to find out how you are travelling to and between campuses, to help you travel smarter. Smart travel could benefit your health, save you money, reduce congestion, cut carbon and improve...
by Barbara Rainbow | Oct 15, 2020 | Staff
Community challenge opportunity – can our students help you? Do you have a meaningful mini-challenge that supports sustainability? Our student-led engagement programme, Live Smart is launching its annual community challenge which aims to help students connect with...
by Barbara Rainbow | Oct 14, 2020 | Staff
University shortlisted for 3 entries to the UK Green Gown Awards 2020 The University has been shortlisted into the finals with all 3 categories entered for the 2020 UK Green Gown Awards. The awards recognise sustainability excellence in further and higher education...
by Miriam Webb | Aug 7, 2020 | Staff
Get involved in our community gardens and growing spaces With ‘active gardening’ shown to reduce anxiety by 26% and ‘connecting with nature’ resulting in 30% more people reporting their health as ‘excellent’; getting involved in our campus community gardens and...
by Barbara Rainbow | Jul 6, 2020 | Staff
Biodiversity near Oxstalls campus thrives following EU-funded re-wilding project After many months away, we are looking forward to welcoming back students, staff and visitors to our beautiful campuses with their many sustainability features including rich...
by Barbara Rainbow | Jun 30, 2020 | Staff
Question the professional – Facebook live series As society attempts to re-build for a greener, fairer, more resilient economy, professional skills in sustainability are more important than ever in all career choices. We know it can be hard to understand what...
by Barbara Rainbow | Jun 23, 2020 | Staff
UN publication features for sustainable fashion collaboration with Cheltenham Education Partnership The University’s Thread Counts initiative, led by the Fashion Design course team, has been chosen as one of 12 projects selected from the award winning initiatives of...
by Barbara Rainbow | Jun 22, 2020 | Staff
FCH Edible Garden flourishes through lockdown Hidden behind Shaftesbury Hall at FCH, the Edible Garden provides an oasis for staff, students and the local community to grow food and work collaboratively for sustainability and wellbeing. Last year with the funding and...
by Barbara Rainbow | May 21, 2020 | Staff
Sustainability Staff Award The Sustainability Award category in the University’s Staff Awards recognises colleagues whose contributions are making the university an innovative environment for learning, collaboration and practice in sustainability The following staff...
by Barbara Rainbow | Apr 21, 2020 | Staff
Annual Sustainability Report 2018-2019 We’re proud to release the Annual Sustainability Report for 2018-2019 which shares performance and celebrates achievements, across all aspects of sustainability in the life of our university. This year’s report is our first...
by Barbara Rainbow | Mar 10, 2020 | Staff
System change workshop at Hawkwood College Climate Action Lab Dr Alex Ryan and Miriam Webb collaborated with Yolande Booyse, President of the students’ Green Team, to deliver a workshop on engaging people in system change for the Climate Action Lab hosted by Hawkwood...
by Miriam Webb | Feb 25, 2020 | Staff
Miriam Webb recognised as Young Sustainability Talent We’re proud to share news that Miriam Webb, Sustainability Engagement Manager, has been chosen from hundreds of nominees as one of the ‘30 under 30’ sustainability leaders to watch for 2020, through Edie corporate...
by Barbara Rainbow | Feb 13, 2020 | Staff
Partnerships are key to building a better and more prosperous future for all people and our planet (UN Global Goal 17). At UoG we host RCE Severn – one of the Regional Centres of Expertise in Sustainability Education – a global network co-ordinated through the...
by Barbara Rainbow | Dec 19, 2019 | Staff
Co-creating change for sustainability – our partnerships with students 2019 saw the rise of a clear youth voice for sustainability on the public stage as well as the growth of sustainability focus in the international student community. The 2018 NUS skills survey saw...
by Barbara Rainbow | Dec 19, 2019 | Staff
Global recognition for business sustainability partnership with Interface The University’s ‘Radical Sustainability’ masterclass event with corporate sustainability leaders, Interface, has been recognised as an Outstanding Flagship Project by the United Nations...
