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EAUC is the leading body for sustainability in the post-16 education sector in the UK and Republic of Ireland. ​

We're a membership body, serving over 300 organisations whilst working to change systems that enable sustainability action. ​
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Can't make it to Oxford? No problem!

Join us from anywhere in the world as we livestream the #ConservationOptimism Good Natured Film Festival directly from the stunning Oxford University Museum of Natural History.

Tune in on 25.10.2025 at 18:30 GMT+1: buff.ly/kwTne7r

No Registration required.
October 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Winners revealed: Student Engagement 📢 🎉

This category recognises innovative ways that staff and student are working in partnership to maximise sustainability understanding and engagement across an institution.

Find out who has taken the top places⬇️
October 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Winners revealed: Next Generation Learning and Skills 📚🌎

This category recognises achievement in the development of academic courses, skills and capabilities relevant to sustainability.

Congratulations to all the winners!

#GreenGownAwards #sustainability

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October 8, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Winners revealed: Nature Positive! 🍃💚

The 2025 winners in this category have built nature-based spaces that showcase the impact of working with, and being led by, communities including Traditional Owners.

#GreenGownAwards #sustainability

@unep.org
October 8, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Today we're delighted to announce the winners of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion category.

With marginalised groups being most impacted by the climate crisis, this category recognises institutions taking new approaches to engaging diverse audiences.

Congratulations!

@unep.org
October 7, 2025 at 9:13 AM
It's time for Creating Impact! 💫

This category recognises institutions that have achieved significant sustainability outcomes using limited resources.

Congratulations to all of today's finalists and winners!

#GreenGownAwards #sustainability

@unep.org
October 6, 2025 at 1:19 PM
It's time for the first winner announcement 🎉💫

First up is the 2030 Climate Action category sponsored by the International Universities Climate Alliance.

Congratulations to all the winners!
October 6, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Welcome to International Winners Week 2025! 🌠 🌎

Stayed tuned this week as we announce the winners of the International Green Gown Awards!

⏲️ Set your timers - the first winner announcement will be made TODAY at 10am UK time.

Good luck to all the finalists 💚

@unep.org
October 6, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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For #ScotClimateWeek we’ve a special guest blog today by Alice Smith from @theeauc.bsky.social. Alice looks at the extent of support available to Scotland’s colleges and universities to progress towards sustainability goals tinyurl.com/z4prk9t6
October 1, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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How can education best support students & educators to navigate a changing world?🌍💭

Jack, Compass Project Youth Advisor, tells us why this matters & calls for students & educators to share experiences in a 15-min survey here➡️https://ow.ly/IaTG50WTLjP

#ClimateChange #MentalHealth #YouthVoice
September 9, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Coming up! 🌎🎓

Following the launch of the 2025 SDG Accord progress report, we're holding a free webinar on 4 November to explore the report's thematic focus on Learning and Teaching in more detail.

Open to all in the Higher Education and TVET sector: lnkd.in/eHmBVFQA
September 29, 2025 at 3:10 PM
We are delighted to announce that our 2026 EAUC Scotland conference will take place on Tuesday 31 March at @perthtch.bsky.social.

Further information will be shared soon, but in the meantime please save the date. We hope to see you there!
September 19, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Help shape the future of sustainability in the post-16 education sector! 💬🌎

For the first time since 2018, we're running a state of the sector survey to better understand sustainability functions in colleges and universities.

📋 Take the survey at:

app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/glos/state...
State of the sector 2025: sustainability in post-16 education
Online surveys is a powerful, easy to use tool for creating online surveys. Run by Jisc, online surveys is used by over 300 different organisations in the UK...
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September 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Contribute to the most comprehensive research of sustainability in post-16 education since 2018.

If you have a formal remit for sustainability in a post-16 education setting in the UK and Ireland, complete @theeauc.bsky.social sustainability survey: bit.ly/47nQuQq
September 5, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Kick off your new term with sustainability-focused, self-directed CPD, available for free as part of your EAUC membership.

We are pleased to relaunch our Sustainability Champions Learning Pack with new and updated resources.

➡️ www.eauc.org.uk/scotland_sus...
August 19, 2025 at 9:43 AM
How can we better embed equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI) into sustainability work in post-16 education?

Join our member briefing on 2 Sept to hear the key insights from our recent research.

Book your place: bit.ly/4fGO1TB
August 18, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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If you're struggling with the effects of anxiety and depression, a new study has shown that a nature-based programme called Roots and Shoots could help boost your mood, enhance mindfulness, and reconnect with the natural environment. news.exeter.ac.uk/fa...
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Nature could be an effective self-help tool for improving mental health
Engaging with nature could be an effective measure for those with low wellbeing to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. A new pilot study from the University of Exeter, published in Behavioral Sciences, found that
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August 18, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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The Climate Action Leadership Programme (CALP) application deadline has been extended till midnight, Monday, 4th August.

Apply on our website: www.2050.scot/calp

#2050StarstNow
July 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The finalist showcase for the 2025 International Green Gown Awards is now live!

Explore nearly 100 case studies of sustainability projects from 59 educational institutions around the world 🌎🎓

Browse the showcase at: bit.ly/40v1iZ8

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July 24, 2025 at 11:47 AM
📢 Save the date for the EAUC Annual Conference 2026

We're pleased to announce that our Annual Conference 2026 will be hosted by @swanseauni.bsky.social. Keep an eye on our social media for updates and we look forward to seeing many of you in Wales next year!

📅 23-24 Jun 2026
📍 Swansea University
July 22, 2025 at 9:53 AM
👏 It's with great pleasure that we announce the finalists of the 2025 UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards with @ukri.org:

💯 112 exceptional sustainability initiatives
🎓 76 institutions
💫 14 categories

Congratulations!

Join us in Birmingham for this year's awards ceremony: bit.ly/4nUeGjo
July 17, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Invitation to tender: conference delivery partner

We're inviting bids from experienced, sustainability-aligned suppliers to deliver the operational elements of future EAUC annual conferences.

Find out more at: lnkd.in/e2G_yHi3
July 16, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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📣 The #ChooseCollege national campaign kicks off Monday!

For the next 6 weeks, we’re celebrating the power of Scotland’s colleges — transforming lives, building skills, and driving our future.

🎓 Share your story.
📢 Inspire others.
🙌 Get involved.

🔗 cdn.ac.uk/choose-college/
Choose College - College Development Network
Choose a course that offers real skills for real jobs at a college in Scotland - Choose College
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July 11, 2025 at 8:57 AM
We welcome the new Just Transition Framework, a landmark agreement announced by the Association of Colleges and college trade unions in England last week.

www.eauc.org.uk/eauc_welcome...
July 1, 2025 at 8:54 AM
See you in Sheffield!

Safe travels to those of you making the journey to join us at our conference in Sheffield.

First up are two fringe events at 2.30pm if you can make it:

🌎 The 2030 Sustainable Development Game.
🍃 Biodiversity Literacy Training.
June 23, 2025 at 8:25 AM