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The Green League 2008 demonstrates that some universities are developing exciting and pioneering sustainability strategies. People & Planet asked some of these institutions to write case studies outlining the kind of activities that are taking place on campus. Feeling in need of some inspiration? Want to show your Vice Chancellor what your university should be doing? Then have a look at these universities - you certainly won't be short of ideas!

A particularly significant initiative is a dedicated ITE website called Education for a Sustainable Future, jointly owned and managed by the Institute of Education at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) and the Moray House Faculty of Education of the University of Edinburgh. Developed from a Scottish ITE module and the EU funded SEEPS Project, which promotes school focused programmes in education for sustainability, it provides on-line supported self study materials, consisting of activities and resources linked to a study guide. It is organised into seven units.A particularly significant initiative is a dedicated ITE website called Education for a Sustainable Future, jointly owned and managed by the Institute of Education at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) and the Moray House Faculty of Education of the University of Edinburgh. Developed from a Scottish ITE module and the EU funded SEEPS Project, which promotes school focused programmes in education for sustainability, it provides on-line supported self study materials, consisting of activities and resources linked to a study guide. It is organised into seven units.

Going Greener, Green League, - Universities have a key role to play in the UK's transition to a low-carbon future, yet our universities' responses to climate change haven't been quick or effective enough yet. The carbon emissions and energy consumption of university estates are responsible for around 11% of the UK's public sector emissions. There's a long transition ahead to make our learning institutions fit for the future. "

University of Gloucester Sustainability Strategy 2009 - 2015 is intended not only to strengthen the University of Gloucestershire's sustainability credentials but also to add value to the institution in terms of its ambition to improve service, growth and profile.

"To demonstrate the University's commitment to environmental protection and improvement, Kingston University has established an environmental management system (EMS) based on the IEMA BS8555 Acorn Scheme step approach. The scope of the EMS implementation is to cover all University's activities and sites. "

An example of Kington Universitiy's approach.

The Gateway to Educational Materials is a US Consortium initiative to provide educators with quick and easy access to thousands of lesson plans and educational resources found on various federal, state, university, non-profit, and commercial Internet sites.

The Gateway to Educational Materials is a US Consortium initiative to provide educators with quick and easy access to thousands of lesson plans and educational resources found on various federal, state, university, non-profit, and commercial Internet sites.

"So, the purpose of this dissenters' conference is to consider whether an alternative university frame of reference can be meaningfully and practically developed."

"With a membership of over 300 universities and colleges, the EAUC is the environmental and sustainability champion within Further and Higher Education in the UK."

University of Plymouth Sustainability Policy and Strategic Action Plan

University of Gloucester EfS DRAFT Framework Dec 2009 Includes pedagogical approaches Daniella Tilbury & Alex Ryan

gov't estate management approach with targets discussed. last few paras kae good point

Brighton University mini-site for their ESD resources includes materials from case studies across many subject areas, video clips, models of good practice...

"Environmental policy matters more to students so what should universities be doing to improve their green credentials? Join our panel on Friday 24 June"

Might be useful

"This conference will be an unmissable opportunity to hear some of the world's leading closed loop economy thinkers. " £15 per lecture Ellen MacArthur Foundation

$50 14 sessions Sat Jan 29th 16.00-19.00 GMT 11.00 - 14.00 EST

"Looking after tomorrow is one of the biggest challenges the world faces today. Unsustainable practices are deepening the impact of environmental degradations, extending inequalities in our society and across the globe, as well as limiting quality of life. Rising to the challenge of developing a sustainable future is at the heart of our aspirations."

Interviews from some authors for "The Handbook of Sustainable Literacy

Skills for a changing world On-line chapters from "The Handbook fo Sustainability"