by Miriam Webb | Dec 6, 2019 | Staff
Following success topping the UK University Sustainability League (People and Planet 2019), the University was invited to take centre stage in Edie’s Sustainable Business Covered podcast. Edie are the purpose-driven business media brand that delivers events,...
by Barbara Rainbow | Nov 28, 2019 | Staff
University celebrates sustainability research win at the Green Gown Awards 2019 The university has won the Green Gown Award for Research with Impact, in recognition of the work of Professor Adam Hart and Professor Anne Goodenough to develop low-cost thermal imaging...
by Miriam Webb | Nov 11, 2019 | Staff
The climate agenda is rising fast with the recent youth-led action, as well as declarations, targets and plans emerging from governments, businesses and organisations in all sectors. In our sector, we are seeing an increasing momentum for universities to take more...
by Barbara Rainbow | Oct 30, 2019 | Staff
Thank you to everyone who completed the recent travel survey and congratulations to our 6 lucky winners! Staff First prize Anton Brady (winner of an iPad) –based at Park Second prize (winner of £100 BaxterStorey voucher) – Anne Dawson based at Park Third Prize (winner...
by Miriam Webb | Oct 17, 2019 | Staff
Do you have a meaningful mini-challenge that supports sustainability? Our student-led engagement programme, Live Smart is launching its new community challenge which aims to help students connect with their local community and across social groups while taking local...
by Barbara Rainbow | Oct 16, 2019 | Staff
Dr Alex Ryan – Director of Sustainability, and Miriam Webb – Sustainability Engagement Manager joined 12 RCEs from 10 countries across Europe to share curriculum development and community collaboration projects for sustainability at the RCE Europe conference in...
by Barbara Rainbow | May 15, 2019 | Staff
We are incredibly proud of the changes being led by our academic teams and professional services departments to deliver our sustainability goals. The Sustainability Award category in the University’s Staff Awards recognises colleagues whose contributions are making...
by Barbara Rainbow | Feb 20, 2019 | Staff
Annual Sustainability Report 2017-2018 released The University’s Annual Sustainability Report for 2017-2018 has now been published following approval by UEC and Council. It shows our performance against the targets we have set for limiting our negative impacts as well...
by Miriam Webb | Jan 11, 2019 | Staff
Radical Sustainability Masterclass In 2019, the University hosted an exclusive event to advance sustainability as critical to the future of business in partnership with Interface, corporate sustainability pioneers who placed 3rd in the 2018 Globescan sustainability...
by Miriam Webb | Dec 19, 2018 | Staff
Global recognition for Events Management sustainability education project One of the University’s LIFT: Learning Innovation for Tomorrow projects has been recognised by the United Nations University’s international network of centres of expertise in sustainability...
by Miriam Webb | Nov 26, 2018 | Staff
Live Smart – helping students to travel smarter The first theme of our new Live Smart programme aimed to help students travel smarter – improving wellbeing, saving money and reducing the University’s scope 3 carbon emissions. The theme ran through October in tandem...
by Barbara Rainbow | Nov 12, 2018 | Staff
University Highly Commended in the Green Gowns Awards We’re really pleased to share news that the University was Highly Commended (runner up) for Outstanding Leadership Team of the Year at the Green Gown Awards 2018.The shortlisted finalists each had to make a team...
by Miriam Webb | Sep 28, 2018 | Staff
WIN PRIZES: 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 local air...
by Miriam Webb | Sep 4, 2018 | Staff
PAID STUDENT PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES Be part of a team to develop and deliver a new project that benefits students and makes a difference to the local and global community We have 4 exciting new paid opportunities to join the Live Smart team – closing date 9am...
by Barbara Rainbow | Aug 15, 2018 | Staff
University into the Green Gown finals The University has been shortlisted for both its submissions to this year’s UK Green Gown Awards. The awards recognise sustainability excellence in further and higher education institutions across a range of categories and are...
by Barbara Rainbow | Jul 5, 2018 | Staff
Sustainability Service Awards 2018 We are pleased to share news of the Sustainability Service Awards for 2018, made to colleagues nominated by Heads of School and Heads of Department, for their notable contributions to sustainability at the University. Four awards...
by Barbara Rainbow | Jun 26, 2018 | Staff
Edible Garden 10th birthday celebrations Happy 10th Birthday, FCH Edible Garden! Such a pleasure to celebrate with you today and present an award to St Paul’s Road Area Residents Association – SPRA for their long dedication to this community-University...
by Miriam Webb | Jun 8, 2018 | Staff
Awards success for sustainability staff and students The Sustainability Team was pleased to win Outstanding Team at the University of Gloucestershire staff awards at the end of May. Praised for our collaboration, it’s a real pleasure to work with such a range of...
by Miriam Webb | Jun 8, 2018 | Staff
RCE Severn Forum – Local Action for the Global Goals The challenges that face the RCE Severn region in the next few decades also bring opportunities to advance on sustainability. You are warmly invited to join our RCE Severn Forum to explore how we can improve...
by Barbara Rainbow | May 24, 2018 | Staff
Local Fun for the Global Goals – Student-led Festival Pop-up In brilliant sunshine on May 7th 40 final year Events Management and Performing Arts students delivered a pop-up events experience for festival-goers, exploring the Sustainable Development Goals as part of...
by Barbara Rainbow | May 16, 2018 | Staff
University commits to divest from fossil fuels The University has taken the decision to fully divest from fossil fuel extraction companies with immediate effect. It follows a review of the University’s Ethical Investment Policy, concerns of staff and students and a...
by Barbara Rainbow | May 9, 2018 | Staff
LIFT LAB – Educational Experiments in Sustainability The LIFT LAB celebrates the range of projects funded in the University’s LIFT: Learning Innovation for Tomorrow programme this year. LIFT supports staff to change their academic practice, inspired by Education...
by Barbara Rainbow | Apr 25, 2018 | Staff
Developing resilience and strategy for sustainability in the Severn region We were delighted to welcome Caplor Horizons to facilitate an action-packed workshop with a range of individuals and third sector organisations from across the RCE Severn region, including...
by Miriam Webb | Feb 15, 2018 | Staff
University accredited to new global standard The University has now received its formal certification onto the ISO 14001: 2015 environmental management standard, following a 2 year transition overseen by Estates and Sustainability. Professor David James, as executive...
by Miriam Webb | Feb 12, 2018 | Staff
UOG’s Annual Sustainability Report released for Go Green Week The University’s new look Annual Sustainability Report (ASR) for 2016-2017 has been released today following approval by the University Executive Committee. Using infographics and stories, it shows...
by Barbara Rainbow | Dec 13, 2017 | Staff
Global recognition for University Education for Sustainability initiatives Two of the University’s LIFT: Learning Innovation for Tomorrow 2016/17 projects have been recognized at an international level. The United Nations University’s international network of...
by Barbara Rainbow | Nov 16, 2017 | Staff
Projects Highly commended at UK Green Gown Awards Great result at last night’s Green Gown Awards with 2 of our finalists highly commended. Huge congratulations to: Robin Hare, Procurement and Contracts Manager, for leading the sustainable procurement initiative that...
by Barbara Rainbow | Nov 15, 2017 | Staff
University celebrates 2nd place in the UK sustainability league! The University has been awarded First Class honours and jumped up 6 places to 2nd position in the 2017 People & Planet University League published today. The league ranks all HE institutions against...
by Miriam Webb | Oct 5, 2017 | Staff
Dr Alex Ryan, Director of Sustainability joined the opening panel at the international Sustainable Development Summit at the University of Hamburg (on September 26th), in conjunction with the Copernicus Alliance. The event drew participants from universities across...
by Miriam Webb | Oct 2, 2017 | Staff
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 local air quality. Take our online travel survey and tell us about your...
by Miriam Webb | Sep 25, 2017 | Staff
Dr Alex Ryan has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship from the HEA. These highly competitive fellowships are awarded to leading University educators across the UK based on selection by expert peers. Alex leads the University’s sustainability strategy and...
by Miriam Webb | Aug 8, 2017 | Staff
University shortlisted for 3 national Green Gown awards We are delighted to announce the University has been shortlisted in all 3 categories entered for the UK Green Gown Awards this year: Facilities and Services – Sustainable Procurement project – Robin Hare and...
by Miriam Webb | Aug 8, 2017 | Staff
Thanks for joining Go Green Week We celebrated national Go Green Week with a series of fun, participatory events for staff and students. Activities connected with a different theme each day, and our social media channels showcased sustainability practice and education...
by sustain-user | Jul 6, 2017 | Partners, Staff
“Changing Communities – Changing Perceptions” Photojournalism and Documentary Photography students showcased their work throughout June in an exhibition at Leisure At in Cheltenham. The exhibition explored the theme of migration, challenging assumptions...
by sustain-user | Jul 6, 2017 | Partners, Staff
Civic Day celebrations of the Cheltenham Lower High Street Our Learning Innovation for Tomorrow (LIFT) project in the Department of History has been examining the history of the Lower High Street area in Cheltenham by analyzing themes of identity, community and...
by sustain-user | Jul 6, 2017 | Partners, Staff
UoG launches its Thread Counts project Our new project, Thread Counts launched in April 2017, with a shared vision to inform, engage, inspire and innovate, promoting ethical design and responsible business with students and in the community. Supported by the...
by sustain-user | Jul 6, 2017 | Partners, Staff
European collaborative project on education practice UE4SD developed an active network of 53 partners across the European region to develop an expert group focused on advancing the professional development of academics in sustainability. UE4SD has supported the growth...
by sustain-user | Jul 6, 2017 | Staff
University highlighted in a new sector research paper The University of Gloucestershire features in a new research paper by the Environmental Association of Universities and Colleges (EAUC) looking at a whole-institution approach to sustainability. The paper called...
by sustain-user | Jul 6, 2017 | Staff, Students
Staff and Student Travel Survey to launch in September With an expanding estate, we want to find out how staff and students travel, and what would encourage them to use smart travel alternatives like walking, cycling, using the bus or car sharing. All students and...
by sustain-user | Jul 6, 2017 | Staff, Students
Students as producers: Co-creating future learning We were delighted to recently welcome Professor Mike Neary from the University of Lincoln to provide a seminar and workshop on the co-creation of learning experiences. Mike is known for his ‘Students and...
by sustain-user | Jul 6, 2017 | Staff
LIFT projects feature in Sustainability Showcase As part of the University Festival, this year’s Sustainability Showcase celebrated the new round of LIFT: Learning Innovation for Tomorrow Projects. LIFT is the University’s pedagogical innovation programme, led by the...
by sustain-user | Jul 6, 2017 | Staff
Sustainability Service Awards 2017 At our showcase event we presented Sustainability Service Awards to two colleagues who were nominated by their heads of department for contributing significantly to the sustainability programme: Andy Simpson (professional services)...
