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Ecoversity25th October 2010
Bradford Bee Keepers Association @ University of Bradford presents an evening with Kim Flottum, internationally renowned bee-keeping expert and author. Kim, editor of 'Bee Culture - The Magazine of American Bee Keeping' will be visiting the UK and we are very honoured that he has agreed to give a talk on Tuesday 2nd November 2010 in the John Stanley Bell lecture theatre, D Floor Richmond Building from 7.30pm - 9.00pm. This event is free of charge but entrance is by ticket only.
Please obtain your ticket by emailing Bill Cadmore, Chairperson of the BBKA, via email:bill.cadmore@ntlworld.com or calling 01132160482. Refreshments will be provided.
Green Move Out project sucess.
Thanks to all staff and students who assisted with this project. Ecoversity will be running another Green Move Out during the summer of 2010. Keep an eye on our website for future information. If you are a student and would like to get involved in helping to organise this and other Ecoversity action events contact us.
'Green Gown Awards 2009' - Results, Bradford wins two awards.
Category: Continuous Improvement
- Institutional Change.
Winner - University of Bradford, Ecoversity, 'Beyond Greening'.
Category: Courses.
Highly Commended - University of Bradford, 'Education for Sustainable Development for All'
Further information regarding the shortlisting (Word document).
Green Gown Website (external link)
Green League 2009 - University receives a First Class Award, 18 June 2009
The University of Bradford celebrates success as it moves from number 31 (2008) into the top ten in this years People and Planet 'Green League'. The Green League ranks all UK Universities according to their environmental performance. Click on the banner below to access the results:
Have you got a green idea? Apply for funding.
Tired of JunkMail?
Information regarding how the University is combatting Junkmail can be accessed via our Junk page.
EDT Team Shows Schools How to Turn Fat Into Fuel
Press Release 03 November 08
Ecological YouTube Launched
See the following link: http://www.eco-tube.com/
Rainforest Fungus Makes Diesel
Read this interesting story here...
Ever Wondered What 'Sustainability' Really Means?
Find out by reading our article on the 'UNESCO Definition of Sustainability'
Bradford Students Union wins Silver in Sound Impact awards 2008-09.
The Union scored highly to gain this prestigous award, particularly in the 'Environmental Innovation' category. Sound Impact is an accreditation scheme for environmental best-practice in Students’ Unions across the UK. More...
Car Parking Survey 2009- Results and Update on Future Policy
Thanks are extended to all who took part in this survey. The results will inform future car parking policy at the University of Bradford. Want to know the survey results and how this affects you? - Read it here...
Local Action
Local Sustainable Action Fund - now available.
Do you have a sustainable project idea that would benefit your area/department/School that could be realised with funding assistance and project support? Ever wanted to try your hand at Project Management? Ecoversity is pleased to launch it's Local Sustainable Action Fund. Up to £1k is available per application for individual projects with a sustainable environment emphasis. Staff and Students are welcome to apply. More...
Growing Spaces on Campus - get involved and 'Grow Your Own Grub!'
The next meeting takes place Monday 29 June at the Treehouse Cafe. Visit the Growing Spaces Webpage... for information for further detail and access to the group Facebook page.
Shared Lunch
Ecoversity, via the Local Action Task Group, is proud to bring a new initiative to the University - the Shared Lunch Club. Relaxed spaces, group networking, ideas sharing and good food are at the heart of this club which has an open invitation to staff. Visit the Local Action webpages for lunch dates and times.
Campus News:
Longside Lane Halls Demolition and Building Works
We have had lots of enquiries about the current works on Longside Lane, visit the Estates and Facilities website for information and updates about this project. Longside Lane...
Greening the Campus
Find out what the University is planning here...
Ecoversity Post Van.
The University has recently invested in a new eco post van and has further plans to use solar power to reduce the van's carbon footprint to zero. More...
Beat the weather and the traffic - Use the new Free City Bus - yes its free!
Ecoversity, in conjunction with Metro and Bradford Council, are providing a free city bus service for all. Monday - Friday buses set off every 10 minutes and the circuit route covers the Interchange, Forster Square & the University taking in shops and other handy locations. Check out the route and timetable here...
10% Paper Reduction Project.
Help us reduce our paper consumption by 10%. Read the project brief here...
Calculate Your Carbon Footprint.
'Climate: Mobile' - a carbon calculator which runs on your mobile phone, you can use it to work out how much carbon dioxide (and other greenhouse gases) you are putting into the atmosphere. Also includes hints and tips for behaviour change. More...
See our right hand links for previous news articles from 2007 and 2008.
Click on the following link to access an archive of Ecoversity related press releases:
www.bradford.ac.uk/ecoversity/pressreleases
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