THE sustainability event of the year for the higher and further education sector

Delegate Booking Information 2011

www.eauc.org.uk/annual_conference

The Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges’ (EAUC) Annual Conference is key in highlighting the sector’s successes and challenges on sustainability issues. This is a critical event providing a forum for discussions on the future for your institution in an ever changing world. Your presence here confirms your commitment to engage with the sector, learn, share and network with your colleagues and to help us all work towards a more sustainable future.

This year we have a very different conference structure with excellent keynote speakers inspiring us with their view on sustainability and the way forward. Sharing and learning from Members and other colleagues has been put at the heart of the new-look conference as we believe knowledge exchange is key to success. This will be reflected in three conference sustainability strands we are focusing on: Inspire Operations, Inspire Estates and Inspire People. All sessions are tailored towards both the higher and further education sector.

In addition, we have held last year’s Early Bird Member Rates to encourage as many of you as possible to attend THE sustainability event of the year for the higher and further education sector! So what are you waiting for? Book your space today. I look forward to seeing you.

Dear Colleagues

Headline keynote speakers include:

Sara Parkin, OBE , Founder Director, Forum for the Future

Martyn Hulme, Managing Director, Co-operative Estates

Simon Fanshawe, Writer, Broadcaster & Chair of Sussex University

Dame Ellen MacArthur, Ellen MacArthur Foundation*

The Keynote Speakers

Dame Ellen MacArthurThe Ellen MacArthur Foundation

*The Ellen MacArthur Foundation works with education and business to inspire people to re-think, re-design and build a sustainable future.

Iain Patton, CEOEAUC

Be inspired TODAY to inspire TOMORROW!

Exhibition

The new-look conference will include exceptional headline keynote speakers inspiring us each day with their view on sustainability and the way forward.

Sharing & learning from Members and colleagues has been put at the heart of the new structure. Over the conference there will be three parallel Inspirational sustainability strands covering facilitated interactive sessions with emphasis on delivering practical advice, sharing best practices, and aids to delivery of sustainable strategies, projects, paths and challenges. There is also the Knowledge Exchange Session giving you one-to-one advice and support.

Inspire Operations– changes for sustainability in what and how we do things

includes: Energy, Environmental Management Systems (EMS), Sustainable ICT, Labs, Workshops & Studios, Procurement, Transport, Waste

Inspire Estates– changes for sustainability in our physical environment

includes: Biodiversity, Capital Projects – Achieving in Low Carbon, Post-Occupancy Evaluation, Low and Zero Carbon Technology, Optimising Space Utilisation, Sustainable Master Planning

Inspire People– changing culture, how we engage and take everyone with us

includes: Communicating Effectively, Going Greener – the role of student engagement and behaviour change, Corporate Responsibility, Green Economy & Skills for a Green Economy, Financing Sustainability

Knowledge Exchange Session 1 ½ hour session where you can:

• Sign-up to meet Experts and Sector Providers to discuss your issues and challenges on a one-to-one basis• Schedule mini-meetings with colleagues and regional groups• Share your biodiversity and good practice posters (bring them with you!)• Visit the Eco Cinema – a selection of short films from around the sector to inspire you!

For an overview of all Conference Sessions, visit www.eauc.org.uk/annual_conference

Keeping you up-to-date with products and services supporting the sector, the Exhibition will showcase 40 companies & charities wishing to share their sustainability initiatives with you. The Exhibition runs over 1 ½ days and we encourage you all to maximise this opportunity by finding out what the sector organisations have on offer.

Social Events Meet the Exhibitors drinks reception - Monday 11th April p.m.Facilitated Networking Event - Monday 11th April – p.m.Conference Gala Dinner & Entertainment - Tuesday 12th April - p.m.to include:

• after-dinner speaker Simon Fanshawe, Writer, Broadcaster & Chair of Sussex University• followed by Fiddlers Wreck Ceilidh Band

Exhibition Opening Hours:Monday 11th April (noon) –Tuesday 12th April (end of day)

Sara Parkin, OBEFounder Director Forum for the Future

Martyn HulmeManaging Director Co-operative Estates

Keynote Speakers

Testimonials

94% of delegatesrated the networking opportunities as excellent/ good and really valuable!

“A professional event that has really raised the bar in terms of speakers, organisation and attendance”

“Another excellent conference with plenty of networking opportunities”

”Good selection of exhibitors”

With excellent transport links, the University of York offers the EAUC and its conference delegates an ideal location for its 15th Annual Conference.

The Conference will allow for several tours to see the campus and learn more about York’s sustainable initiatives such as its £500 million campus expansion, more efficient use of energy and water, and further reduction, reuse and recycling of waste. For more information on the University of York, please visit www.york.ac.uk.

The EAUC make conscious efforts to reduce the environmental and social impacts of its Annual Conference and we work very closely with the host venue . The EAUC Conference Ethos is available on the EAUC Conference website. We ask all delegates attending to kindly read it and commit to it. We welcome ideas or suggestions of how we can improve it.

The Venue... University of York

Who Should Attend?

If you wish to get sustainability into your institution and get inspired by sustainability initiatives, then this is the event for you! For both the higher and further education sector, this Conference is geared towards practitioners – learning and knowledge exchange, sharing best practices and providing you with valuable tools and contacts to use after the event. Delegates cover, but are not limited to:

Environmental & Sustainability ProfessionalsEnergy, Procurement, Travel & Waste ProfessionalsEstates & Facility ManagersDirectors of Finance, Resources, Estates & ProcurementSenior Managers, Principles & Vice-Chancellors Embedding Sustainable Development ProfessionalsCurriculum Development ProfessionalsHealth & Safety ProfessionalsStaff & Student Development ProfessionalsStudents & Student RepresentativesSupport Associations & AgenciesLocal AuthoritiesFunding & Award BodiesAcademicsSector Suppliers

Did you know.....91%* of 2010 delegates took public transport or car-shared to get to and from the conference venue (*based on 2010 delegate evaluation replies)

EAUC UK Office, University of Gloucestershire, The Park, Cheltenham, Glos GL50 2RH, Tel. 01242 714321, info@eauc.org.ukwww.eauc.org.uk

Conference Opening TimesDay 1 – Monday 11th April Noon - 18.00 Exhibition, Plenary & Conference Sessions

19.00 - late Facilitated Networking Event

Day 2 – Tuesday 12th April 07.30 – 08.15 Morning tours08.45 - 17.30 Exhibition, Plenary & Conference Sessions19.00 - late Conference Gala Dinner & Entertainment

Day 3 – Wednesday 13th April 07.45 - 08.30 Morning tours09.00 - 13.10 Conference Sessions & Plenary13.10 Lunch to go / Conference Closes

Please note that timings, speakers and sessions are subject to change. For an up-to-date programme please visit the latest Conference Programme at www.eauc.org.uk/annual_conference

Conference PackagesFull Conference Package includes two nights accommodation (at the University of York’s Halls of Residence), facilitated networking event & buffet (Day 1), Conference Gala Dinner (Day 2) and full attendance at the Conference. Any bookings received after 25th February 2011, will be charged at the Standard Rate.

Early Bird Rates Standard RatesFull Conference Package Member £398 £450

Non-Member £570 £650Conference Only Package Member £310 £350

Non-Member £508 £570Half day (11th or 13th April) Member £100 £110

Non-Member £185 £205Full day (12th April) Member £185 £205

Non-Member £265 £295

For more information, please visit www.eauc.org.uk/annual_conference.

Not yet an EAUC member? Take out membership today and book your conference package at the member rate – please contact info@eauc.org.uk .

How to BookGo online to www.eauc.org.uk/annual_conference and book with the quick-step booking system.

Deadlines to remember:Early-bird rate applies for registrations received by 25th February 2011Standard rate applies for registrations received after 25th February 2011

For further information visit www.eauc.org.uk/annual_conference or email info@eauc.org.uk or call 01242 714321.

THE sustainability event of the year for the higher and further education sector

www.eauc.org.uk/annual_conference

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