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Sustainable development in higher education: HEFCE's contribution

Sustainable development in higher education: HEFCE's contribution. Steve Egan Acting Chief Executive. Purpose of presentation. HEFCE – the story so far…… What are institutions doing? Opportunities and challenges What is HEFCE doing now and next?. HEFCE- the story so far….

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Sustainable development in higher education: HEFCE's contribution

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  1. Sustainable development in higher education: HEFCE's contribution Steve Egan Acting Chief Executive

  2. Purpose of presentation • HEFCE – the story so far…… • What are institutions doing? • Opportunities and challenges • What is HEFCE doing now and next?

  3. HEFCE- the story so far….. • Historically - project based approach • DfES sustainable development action plan - 2003 • EAUC conference 2004 • Consultation – January 2005 • Sustainable development in higher education (HEFCE 2005/28) – July 2005

  4. Vision Our vision is that, within the next 10 years, the higher education sector in England will be recognised as a major contributor to society's efforts to achieve sustainability - through the skills and knowledge that its graduates learn and put into practice, and through its own strategies and operations.

  5. What are HEIs doing? • A great deal! • Embed principles • Educators • Knowledge creation and transfer • Strengthen links • Business strategy and operations

  6. Research Embed principles Research Strategic planning Monitoring and annual reporting Energy and water management Carbon management Renewable energy Construction and refurbishment Waste management Sustainable purchasing Transport Environmental Management System Biodiversity/grounds management Audit Policy Networks to build and share good practice SD committee and/or staff Awards Business operations Formal education Informal education Curriculum Business links Staff development Widening participation and promoting equality and diversity Engaging with the community Strengthen links

  7. Opportunities? • International position • Stronger business case • Large increases in energy prices • Stronger regulatory environment • Risk management • Holistic approach • Branding

  8. University of Bradford – Ecoversity project “Not just learning about sustainability its also about living sustainably”

  9. Harper Adams University College • Sustainable Technologies Network • Combined Heat and Power (CHP) from biomass. • Integrated farm waste management system.

  10. Challenges? • Definition • Trade offs • Short term vs. long term • Autonomous institutions

  11. What’s happening now and next? • Strategic plan • Strategic review • HEPS evaluation • Implementing actions by end of 2007 • HEFCE’s own operations • DfES sustainable development action plan 2006 • Building and disseminating good practice • Website • LGM fund projects

  12. LGM fund projects • HEEPI • Practical guide to biodiversity on campus • BITC Environment and Corporate Responsibility indices • EcoCampus • Guide on Ethics

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