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15 May 2023: The Environmental Sustainability Team launched a pilot for ‘Travel at Work’ journeys in March 2023. This six-month trial evaluates the feasibility of using e-bikes and e-scooters by staff for travel for work purposes.

23 Feb 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.

17 Nov 2023: The Role: The University of Cambridge is seeking a knowledgeable and committed individual to join the University's Environmental Sustainability Team as its Sustainability Reporting Manager.

4 Apr 2023: Volunteer as a Green Impact auditor and gain a digital badge from SOS-UK! Join training delivered by SOS-UK in the morning, and then in the afternoon complete 1-3 environmental audits of department and college teams who have been taking part in our

24 Mar 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

17 Aug 2023: From 1 October 2023 businesses must no longer supply, sell or offer certain single-use plastic items in England. The full guidance on what is included in the ban is here. We have summarised this below: Polystyrene food and drink containers

22 Mar 2023: 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 key benefits of the new lighting system are that

24 Mar 2023: Car Park Booking System Snapshot Update The Sustainability Team is carrying out a 12-month trial of a car park space booking system at the Greenwich House (GH) & University Library West Road (ULWR) car parks. The trial began on 3rd October 2022,

4 Apr 2023: As part of our commitment to carbon reduction, the University has guidelines for how to travel on business more sustainably. A short video summary has just been published to introduce the guidelines.

31 Mar 2023: Staff will have the option to lease a new electric car over a period of 24, 36 or 48 months. ... A further update will be coming soon with details of who the new supplier is.

8 Sep 2023: Sustainable farming charity LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) has welcomed Cambridge University’s Park Farm as its latest Demonstration Farm, in recognition of its commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of its dairy enterprise.

11 Aug 2023: We want to showcase their hard work, and also inspire new teams to take up an Excellence project now that our 2023/2024 toolkit is now live! ... They aimed for 100 staff members to take the new CUP&A carbon literacy course by the end of July 2023.

21 Apr 2023: Job Opportunities in the Carbon and Energy Team Assistant Carbon Manager The Assistant Carbon Manager has a focus and leads on reducing the carbon impact of the University's labs and lab-based research.

7 Feb 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

22 Feb 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

20 Nov 2023: The path to achieving sustainable mobility is multifaceted—it is paved with intricate research, actionable solutions, and a profound understanding of practical challenges. As a PhD candidate in the Department of Land Economy at the University of

15 Feb 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?

29 Jun 2023: In another UK-first, the University’s stock of new wheelie bins are made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic collected from the local area. ... The new system will allow us to recycle far more materials than before which will make a positive

17 May 2023: Darwin College will host the first fully plant-based Cambridge May Ball this year. Organisers plan to work with local vendors and the Darwin catering staff to produce high-quality vegan food and drinks on the night, which for VIP guests also