Ecocampus

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EcoCampus is a national Environmental Management System (EMS) and award scheme for the higher education sector. The scheme allows universities to be recognised for addressing key issues of environmental sustainability.

The EcoCampus project is funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and is a collaborative project between Nottingham Trent University (NTU), Loreus Ltd (EMS, software development & training  consultancy) and key partners, the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) and Environmental Campaigns (ENCAMS).

The scheme will involve further developing EcoCampus as a sector specific tool for rewarding EMS implementation and will link with Universities to pilot the schemes development. The scheme will run from December 2005 to December 2008.

For further information please visit www.ecocampus.co.uk

EcoCampus Welcomes New 2008 Cohort

Following a fantastic response to the recruitment process, EcoCampus is delighted to welcome the following 12 institutes from both the Higher and Further Education sectors to the scheme:

  • Aberdeen College
  • Aston University
  • Bournemouth University
  • Birmingham City University
  • Durham University
  • Glasgow Caledonian University
  • Institute of Cancer Research
  • Kings College London
  • Newcastle University
  • Newman University College
  • University of Sussex
  • University of York

The new cohort will commence work on the EcoCampus Scheme in November 2008. Applications have now closed for the 2008 Cohort, but Institutions are encouraged to register interest in joining the next EcoCampus cohort, anticipated to start in autumn 2009 (subject to demand).

EcoCampus is an Environmental Management System (EMS) and Award Scheme for the Higher and Further Education sectors. The Scheme runs for three years, during which time members will be walked through the process of designing and implementing a fully operational EMS, and will receive awards and recognition as they progress towards increased environmental sustainability.

For further information about the EcoCampus Scheme, and to register interest in joining the next cohort, please visit the EcoCampus website