Transforming education for a sustainable tomorrow: Manchester

Date 5 September 2024 10:00 - 16:00
Venue Manchester Metropolitan University
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Transforming education for a sustainable tomorrow: an exclusive event series

As higher education institutions increasingly lead the charge toward sustainability, the spotlight is shining on their significant role in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions. With energy costs typically consuming around 19 per cent of their operational budgets, universities and colleges are at a crucial juncture. The transition to net zero emissions is not only a strategic move for substantial cost savings but also a vital step in global environmental conservation.

In this spirit, Salix is excited to announce an upcoming two-part event series titled "Transforming education for a sustainable tomorrow." This series is designed to unite leaders from universities and colleges to delve into the journey toward achieving net zero emissions. By attending, participants will gain invaluable insights from top experts, explore best practices through case studies, and uncover actionable strategies to create sustainable campuses.

Event Overview
The event series will feature distinguished speakers who are experts in the field of sustainability and decarbonisation.

Why Attend?
The event promises a range of benefits for participants, including:
  • Expert insights: Discover the latest funding opportunities for decarbonisation projects in higher and further education.
  • Best practices: Learn from successful implementations of public sector decarbonisation schemes.
  • Real-life examples: Hear from institutions that have effectively executed decarbonisation projects.
  • Tips and solutions: Receive practical advice on overcoming common sustainability challenges.
  • Knowledge sharing: Engage in sector-wide discussions on achieving Net Zero for educational campuses.
  • Networking: Expand your professional network and connect with like-minded peers.
  • Technical guidance: Get expert advice from Salix’s technical team on navigating funding applications.
Event Details
The series will take place on two key dates:
This event is free to attend but exclusive to public sector attendees, and spaces are limited. Interested individuals are encouraged to secure their place by registering above.

Who Should Attend?
The series is tailored for public sector professionals only within further and higher education who are passionate about sustainability and committed to driving impactful change within their institutions.

Event Details
This event is free to attend but exclusive to public sector attendees only, and spaces are limited. Interested individuals are encouraged to secure their place by registering at the provided links for each event.

Hayley Bristow-Grant, Salix programme manager, expresses the significance of these events: “Universities and colleges play a pivotal role in leading the UK’s journey to net zero. We are thrilled to host these events to celebrate our successes, discuss how we can overcome the challenges in creating low carbon campuses, and explain how we can support projects. This important work will shape the futures of students across the country and set a benchmark for others.”

For further inquiries or additional information, please contact universities@salixfinance.co.uk

By participating in "Transforming education for a sustainable tomorrow," attendees will not only contribute to their institutions' sustainability goals but also become part of a broader movement towards a greener, more sustainable future.

To book on this Networking event, please use this link

 
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