EAUC Scotland conference 2026
We are delighted to announce that EAUC Scotland’s “Step Change for Sustainability” conference will take place on 31 March 2026 at Perth Concert Hall.
What is your institution's sustainability story?
EAUC / Gemma McNaughton
The stories we tell ourselves and others are key to delivering our sustainability goals. While the right story can inspire action, the wrong one can stunt ambition. At EAUC Scotland, we recognise that quality storytelling helps us build relationships, gain buy-in and deliver our objectives.
That’s why we have made storytelling the key focus of our next conference.
Why join our conference?
Across two insightful plenaries and six interactive workshop sessions, the conference will provide you with valuable CPD, as well as space to connect with over 120 sector colleagues from every area of campus life.
At a time of major new sustainability drivers for the sector, this conference will help us adapt to a new context, identifying opportunities to get ahead of the curve.
Book your place
EAUC / Gemma McNaughton
FAQ
As part of EAUC Scotland's continued commitment to sustainability we will make conscious efforts to reduce the environmental and social impacts of our conference by taking the following actions:
Together with the host venue we will aim to run the EAUC Scotland conference as sustainably as possible and according to our conference ethos.
We will promote sustainability initiatives wherever possible. We will work with the catering team to follow the Sustainable Restaurant Association guidelines for the food we provide to the delegates.
All conference catering provided will be vegan and, wherever possible, locally sourced.
We use an interactive website to help minimise conference literature.
Where practical, we will further reduce the use of paper and printing connected to the conference by putting marketing materials and registration online.
EAUC are offsetting carbon emissions from the activities related to the conference including venue use, catering and staff travel.
Any materials which need to be printed, will be printed on 100% recycled paper, make use of the most sustainable printing techniques and be printed back-to-back wherever possible.
All conference correspondence to delegates, exhibitors, sponsors and speakers will, where practicable, be sent via email and available on our website to minimise waste.
Pens and paper will not be provided to delegates to encourage the re-use of both paper and pens. Delegates should bring notepads made from scrap paper.
Recycling points will be available around the venue and we ask delegates to ensure that they return their badges and any unwanted materials so we can reuse and recycle these items.
Exhibitors will be encouraged to use recycled paper for their marketing purposes and we will ask them to consider the environmental impact of any promotional giveaway items.
We encourage delegates to use public transport to attend.
All catering will be served using non-disposable crockery and cutlery. We avoid using bottled water where possible and tap water in jugs will be available to delegates.
The EAUC promotes the use of seasonal food and local food suppliers.
We aim to increase the well-being of our delegates by providing plenty of fruit, water and healthy energising snacks.
We welcome ideas or suggestions of how we can improve our conference sustainability ethos, so please do contact us if you have any contributions.
Address
Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5HZ
By public transport
Perth train station is 0.7 miles from the Perth Concert Hall - a 15-minute walk, 5-minute cycle or a 5-minute bus ride (with an additional 5-minute walk).
There are regular trains to Perth from Glasgow (<1 hour 30 minutes), Dundee (<30 minutes), Aberdeen (<2 hours) and Inverness (<3 hours). For information visit the Trainline website.
The venue is 0.6 miles from Perth Bus Station on Leonard Street, as well as being close to several bus stops. For full timetable and route listings, visit the Perth and Kinross Council website.
By bike
Perth Concert Hall provides bike parking facilities.
The venue is a 5-minute cycle from Perth's train and bus stations.
Liftshare
Should you find it difficult to get to the conference by train and are thinking of driving to the event, we really encourage you to put your journey into Liftshare and see if it’s possible to car share with someone else. Liftshare is a free service for individuals.
Parking
There is both on-street and off-street parking on Mill Street where charges apply from 8:00 - 18:00. There are three disabled public car parking spaces directly opposite the main entrance to the concert hall but these tend to fill very quickly.
There is also a 550-space multi-storey car park on Kinnoull Street, open from 07:00 – 00:00.
There are a number of Park and Ride sites located around Perthshire.
We have considered the wider diversity of speakers at this event, including ethnicity, disability, and age and tried as much as possible to secure a diverse line-up of speakers.
Speakers and delegates are expected not to knowingly use language which may be deemed to be discriminatory or offensive to any participants. All organising companies/bodies are expected to be tolerant of the beliefs of others and be sensitive to the influence of ethnic and cultural background, the needs of those with disabilities and issues related to gender, marital status, sexuality, socio-economic background, and age. Please see our Event Code of Conduct for more information.
Please see more information on the EAUC Equality, Diversity and Inclusion page.
Sponsors
TPS Transport Consultants (refreshment sponsors)
TPS Transport Consultants specialises in sustainable transport projects and development planning support for universities and colleges across the UK.
In recent years, we have supported a large and diverse range of organisations within the sector, covering travel survey delivery, analysis and reporting, travel plan strategy development, development of needs-based car parking permit eligibility criteria, advice on business travel policy, carbon assessments (Scope 3), EV strategies, bus service tendering and planning applications for new campus development.
In the last couple of years alone, we have worked with University of Strathclyde, Queen’s University Belfast, Northumbria University, University of Liverpool, Belfast Met. College, Leeds Trinity University, Sheffield Hallam University, University of York, University of Sheffield, University of Wolverhampton, Lancaster University, York St John University, University of Salford, Oxford Brookes University, University of Sunderland, University of Worcester, the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Kingston University (many of which we provide ongoing support to).
LinkedIn: TPS Transport Consultants
Email: Info@tpsconsultants.co.uk
Exhibitors
Forward Food is a free programme supporting public sector institutions to increase plant-based meal uptake and champion healthier, more sustainable dining.
We provide tailored culinary trainings, menu marketing guidance, evaluation tools, and sustainability impact tracking, all designed to help higher and further education sector leaders drive lasting improvements in food sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Our support is completely free and fully customisable to meet each institution’s needs. When you sign up, we’ll work closely with you, sharing our expertise to help you achieve your goals while learning from the impact you create.
We’d love to collaborate with you!
LinkedIn: Humane World for Animals UK
The Food for Life Scotland programme, run by Soil Association Scotland, works in partnership with public sector caterers to get more local food onto the table and to serve fresh, healthy, and sustainable meals.
Our focus is sustainable catering. We support local authorities, and public sector caterers to achieve the Food for Life Served Here certification for their meals service at three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold.
A Food for Life Served Here certification is a nationally recognised mark of quality. Our team will guide you through the process and provide ongoing support.
The Soil Association sustainable catering portfolio also focuses on environmental calculation through the Cool Food Pro programme and sustainable kitchen practices through the Green Kitchen Standard programme.
LinkedIn: Soil Association Scotland
Bluesky: @soilassocscot.bksy.social
Email: contact@soilassociation.org
The Leadership Skills Foundation is a leading awarding organisation with over 40 years of experience in developing life-enhancing leadership skills in young people. Working closely with educators across the curriculum, we design programmes that integrate seamlessly into learning and extend beyond the classroom. Our practically applied qualifications and accredited awards empower learners with the confidence to believe, the qualities to lead, and the skills to succeed. Every programme meets rigorous regulatory standards, ensuring meaningful qualifications that build essential employability skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and resilience. By partnering with schools, colleges, and organisations, we deliver carefully crafted leadership experiences that prepare young people to face the future with optimism and capability. At the Leadership Skills Foundation, we shape confident, skilled leaders who make a positive impact on their communities and the wider world.
LinkedIn: Leadership Skills Foundation
