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13 Dec 2018: The University closes this week for a well-earned break, but before we all rush out the door staff are asked to take just five minutes to make sure everything that can be switched off, is. This may seem like common sense, but many would be amazed at

26 Apr 2018: The Environment and Energy team have been busy this month turning the spotlight on travel. With 14 events at seven University sites, staff learnt about the support available to travel using sustainable modes and how they can reduce the environmental

16 Aug 2018: Congratulations to all those students who are #GoingtoCambridge. You have probably done all your research, but did you know that the University of Cambridge is not only a prestigious place of learning but we, University staff and students, are also

30 May 2018: From the pleasant ‘quad’ of grass on the Downing site to the rooftop birdboxes on the David Attenborough Building, and from the pleasant pond at the new Cavendish labs to the ... In Greenwich House, for example, wildflower areas have been established,

23 Mar 2018: For the month of April, the Environment and Energy section will be shining their spotlight on sustainable travel at the University. This page gives you an idea of what’s happening, and how you can get involved in using and promoting sustainable

29 Aug 2018: In 2009 a group of graduate researchers came together to form GreenBRIDGE (Buildings, Research, Innovation, Development, Governance, Energy/Environment).

25 Sep 2018: As staff and students across the University gear up for a busy time as the new academic term gets underway, it is also an ideal time for planning environmental activities for

28 Jun 2018: Could you reduce the amount of single-use plastic you use and dispose of in just one month? Plastic Free July takes place next month, this initiative has the goal of helping people identify their plastic use and come up with strategies for reduction.

25 Jan 2018: The mission of the University of Cambridge is “to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning, and research at the highest international levels of excellence”. Research in the field of sustainability is one way that the

28 Nov 2018: When you meet someone for the first time, it is quite nice to discover that you have something in common. For Phd students, Lucia Corsini and Francesca O’Hanlon one of the things they had in common when they met was a dislike of single-use plastic

31 Oct 2018: Can I become a Campaign Ambassador? Yes! Campaign Ambassadors are the face of the SSO campaign, they help to spread the word and develop new and exciting ways of communicating the ... You’ll be working alongside a passionate team, and it’s a great

29 Aug 2018: Cambridge has an excellent record of sustainable travel, with 39% of staff cycling to work each day. In many cases, though, it seems unavoidable to have to drive or fly to a meeting or conference. Indeed, last year we spent over six million pounds

5 Apr 2018: With over 11,000 staff and 19,000 students, it’s true to say that the University’s sizeable population has an impact on traffic in the city of Cambridge. To counteract this impact, the University has set a target of having no more than 25% of

28 Feb 2018: The impact of each flight is huge[1]; someone flying from London to New York and back generates roughly the same level of carbon dioxide emissions as the average European householder

7 Sep 2018: The event will be held at Storey's Field Centre, a brand new building in Eddington, the University of Cambridge's new district in the City.

31 Oct 2018: Come along to the Downing Site on 28 November between 12 and 2pm to try some tasty vegan food! The University Catering Service (UCS) have an award-winning Sustainable Food Policy which works to improve the sustainability of catering across the

31 Oct 2018: Could you hold a stationary amnesty? A simple stationary amnesty in the Judge Business School recently allowed for the redistribution of 15 crates of stationary to thankful new homes in the ... On Black Friday, 23 November, University staff and students

28 Jun 2018: This year, there was a record level of involvement with 29 departmental teams and 13 College teams receiving 47 awards – a new record! ... These saw concerted efforts in areas such as reducing plastic waste in laboratories, trialling new recycling

25 Jan 2018: Many of the outputs from his project are now informing the way the team engages with students on environmental sustainability issues, for instance through brand new induction materials, webinars and social

28 Feb 2018: A new short online programme is now available for all staff that explains all you need to know. ... This module will be completed by new University starters, but we would also like to take this opportunity to let existing staff find out more – please