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3 Mar 2021: This World Wildlife Day we’re delighted to announce our latest citizen science opportunity! Some of you may remember that last year the University of Cambridge published its first-ever Biodiversity Action Plan, known locally as the BAP.

22 Nov 2021: At a virtual Awards Ceremony on 18 November, the University of Cambridge had a double success in the Green Gown Awards UK & Ireland! As well as being Highly Commended in the '2030 Climate Action' category, the University came away as Winner of the

21 Aug 2021: Despite an increasing workload, Danita Pearson has singlehandedly developed a new system for managing lab waste that allows for safe disposal, efficient training of new staff and students, and the recycling ... Abby is an apprentice whose ideas and

21 Aug 2021: Submitted by Jessica Haskell on Sat, 2021-08-21 13:46. Flexible bus and train tickets to reflect new ways of working. ... The new ticket gives at least a 20% saving compared to a monthly ticket.

26 May 2021: This year I’m trying two new varieties: Rocket and Kestrel (because they look pretty). ... We’ve found that our online coffee breaks, annual January Step Challenge, the launch of a new virtual book club, online yoga sessions and even a bread-making

28 Jun 2021: Cycle theft is the most reported crime in Cambridge and Camcycle has joined with Cambridge City Council, Cambridgeshire Police and other local organisations to raise awareness of the issue and ensure cyclists across Cambridgeshire take reasonable

29 Apr 2021: The market for takeaway food delivery has grown dramatically in recent decades, however an unwanted side effect is the increased waste generation and pollution from single-use disposable food containers.

29 Jul 2021: The first step was to update their departmental waste handbook which is the main source of information for new starters in the departments. ... This was solidified by the new Green Team webpage which sits within the official IfM website.

26 May 2021: Submitted by Jessica Haskell on Wed, 2021-05-26 17:15. This new service has been introduced by the University to help staff explore the alternative travel options that might be ... The service would be particularly useful if you're a relatively recent

24 Sep 2021: The SPP is a major component of the Finance Transformation Programme (FTP) which promises to create a compelling new future focused on improving the function and the experience of Finance to

22 Jan 2021: This has created difficulties in both setting baselines for new EDP participants (those not involved up to now) and also comparing existing EDP participant performance against pre-Covid consumption. ... 19. All EDP departmental baselines have been removed

30 Mar 2021: The University is delighted to announce the launch of the Finance Transformation Programme’s Strategic Procurement and Purchasing (SPP) project.

26 May 2021: We’re excited to be launching a ‘Borrow a Bike’ scheme which will allow University staff to test a bike for up to 3 months for the commute to work.

10 Aug 2021: Please note this consultation is now closed, and further details on the Sustainable Business Travel Policy will be released soon. National and international business travel can play a key part in academic, research and education objectives at the

30 Jul 2021: Cambridge Zero want to hear your views! All students at the University of Cambridge, graduates and undergraduates alike, are invited to fill out this 6-minute survey (full link here: https://forms.office.com/r/1RFt0ZeH8K) so we can better understand

26 May 2021: Members of our Unit have already been promoting the use of electronic notebooks and we will look to promote this in our new quarterly Green impact newsletter, which will be circulated

2 Aug 2021: Amongst the turbulence of the pandemic, thousands found much-needed solace in the natural world. A survey conducted by Natural England found that 38% of respondents felt that nature and wildlife had become more important for their wellbeing since

3 Mar 2021: I have always found solace in books. They make trusted companions on long journeys, allow for moments of quiet reflection, help us become better scholars and empaths, and provide a sometimes welcome escape from the world outside.

6 Sep 2021: Check out the recent news articles on two projects which were started by Engage for Change participants!

25 Nov 2021: TOP TIP: If you don’t want an item to be offered up externally, you can simply tick the ‘Is this item for internal only?’ box when adding a new item.

29 Apr 2021: In its entirety the project will provide 317 improved and 263 new cycle parking spaces. ... The current timetable can be found on thehave launched their consultation about the new rail connect from Cambridge to Oxford which will run until 9 June 2021.

21 Aug 2021: This is especially important as we head off on summer holidays, or start to return to University sites at the start of the new term.

22 Mar 2021: No technical knowledge is needed! Full training will be provided. All you need is an interest in sustainability and the desire to learn something new.

29 Jun 2021: Six new birch trees also now provide dappled shade along the seating area for those wanting to sit outdoors and watch biodiversity bloom. ... Establishing new wildlife areas is immensely important, but so is improving and protecting the biodiversity

22 Jan 2021: The University adopted a science based carbon reduction target (SBCRT) for scope 1 and 2 (energy-related) carbon emissions from its operational estate back in 2019. Since then, work has been underway to develop SBCRTs for the wider University, using

25 Mar 2021: Submitted by Jessica Haskell on Thu, 2021-03-25 13:48. The University’s new Civil Engineering Building provides over 4,000 sqm to house the National Research Facility for Infrastructure ... The good news doesn’t stop there though. The designers’

29 Apr 2021: From the beginning, the newsletter has had a strong focus on volunteer recruitment as each new volunteer brings fresh ideas and an injection of energy.

26 Jan 2021: Three new electric cargo bikes have been received by University departments to give more flexible, zero-emission and quicker deliveries of goods around the city. ... The bid was a partnership between the Greater Cambridge Partnership, Cambridge City