Delegate Booking Information 2011
THE sustainability event of the year for the higher and further education sector www.eauc.org.uk/annual_conference
Dear Colleagues The Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges’ (EAUC) Annual Conference is key in highlighting the sector’s successes and challenges on sustainability issues. This is a critical event providing a forum for discussions on the future for your institution in an ever changing world. Your presence here confirms your commitment to engage with the sector, learn, share and network with your colleagues and to help us all work towards a more sustainable future.
Iain Patton, CEO EAUC
This year we have a very different conference structure with excellent keynote speakers inspiring us with their view on sustainability and the way forward. Sharing and learning from Members and other colleagues has been put at the heart of the new-look conference as we believe knowledge exchange is key to success. This will be reflected in three conference sustainability strands we are focusing on: Inspire Operations, Inspire Estates and Inspire People. All sessions are tailored towards both the higher and further education sector. In addition, we have held last year’s Early Bird Member Rates to encourage as many of you as possible to attend THE sustainability event of the year for the higher and further education sector! So what are you waiting for? Book your space today. I look forward to seeing you.
The Keynote Speakers Headline keynote speakers include:
Sara Parkin, OBE , Founder Director, Forum for the Future Martyn Hulme, Managing Director, Co-operative Estates Simon Fanshawe, Writer, Broadcaster & Chair of Sussex University
Dame Ellen MacArthur, Ellen MacArthur Foundation* Dame Ellen MacArthur The Ellen MacArthur Foundation
*The Ellen MacArthur Foundation works with education and business to inspire people to re-think, re-design and build a sustainable future.
Be inspired TODAY to inspire TOMORROW! Keynote Speakers
The new-look conference will include exceptional headline keynote speakers inspiring us each day with their view on sustainability and the way forward. Sharing & learning from Members and colleagues has been put at the heart of the new structure. Over the conference there will be three parallel Inspirational sustainability strands covering facilitated interactive sessions with emphasis on delivering practical advice, sharing best practices, and aids to delivery of sustainable strategies, projects, paths and challenges. There is also the Knowledge Exchange Session giving you one-to-one advice and support.
Inspire Operations
– changes for sustainability in what and how we do things includes: Energy, Environmental Management Systems (EMS), Sustainable ICT, Labs, Workshops & Studios, Procurement, Transport, Waste
Inspire Estates
– changes for sustainability in our physical environment
Sara Parkin, OBE Founder Director Forum for the Future
includes: Biodiversity, Capital Projects – Achieving in Low Carbon, PostOccupancy Evaluation, Low and Zero Carbon Technology, Optimising Space Utilisation, Sustainable Master Planning
Inspire People
– changing culture, how we engage and take everyone with us includes: Communicating Effectively, Going Greener – the role of student engagement and behaviour change, Corporate Responsibility, Green Economy & Skills for a Green Economy, Financing Sustainability
Knowledge Exchange Session
1 ½ hour session where you can:
• Sign-up to meet Experts and Sector Providers to discuss your issues and challenges on a one-to-one basis • Schedule mini-meetings with colleagues and regional groups • Share your biodiversity and good practice posters (bring them with you!) • Visit the Eco Cinema – a selection of short films from around the sector to inspire you!
Martyn Hulme Managing Director Co-operative Estates
Exhibition Exhibition Opening Hours: Monday 11th April (noon) – Tuesday 12th April (end of day)
Social Events
For an overview of all Conference Sessions, visit www.eauc.org.uk/annual_conference
Keeping you up-to-date with products and services supporting the sector, the Exhibition will showcase 40 companies & charities wishing to share their sustainability initiatives with you. The Exhibition runs over 1 ½ days and we encourage you all to maximise this opportunity by finding out what the sector organisations have on offer. Meet the Exhibitors drinks reception - Monday 11th April p.m. Facilitated Networking Event - Monday 11th April – p.m. Conference Gala Dinner & Entertainment - Tuesday 12th April - p.m. to include: • after-dinner speaker Simon Fanshawe, Writer, Broadcaster & Chair of Sussex University • followed by Fiddlers Wreck Ceilidh Band
The Venue... University of York With excellent transport links, the University of York offers the EAUC and its conference delegates an ideal location for its 15th Annual Conference. The Conference will allow for several tours to see the campus and learn more about York’s sustainable initiatives such as its £500 million campus expansion, more efficient use of energy and water, and further reduction, reuse and recycling of waste. For more information on the University of York, please visit www.york.ac.uk. Did you know.....91%* of 2010 delegates took public transport or car-shared to get to and from the conference venue (*based on 2010 delegate evaluation replies)
The EAUC make conscious efforts to reduce the environmental and social impacts of its Annual Conference and we work very closely with the host venue . The EAUC Conference Ethos is available on the EAUC Conference website. We ask all delegates attending to kindly read it and commit to it. We welcome ideas or suggestions of how we can improve it.
Who Should Attend? Testimonials 94% of delegates rated the networking opportunities as excellent/ good and really valuable! “A professional event that has really raised the bar in terms of speakers, organisation and attendance” “Another excellent conference with plenty of networking opportunities” ”Good selection of exhibitors”
If you wish to get sustainability into your institution and get inspired by sustainability initiatives, then this is the event for you! For both the higher and further education sector, this Conference is geared towards practitioners – learning and knowledge exchange, sharing best practices and providing you with valuable tools and contacts to use after the event. Delegates cover, but are not limited to:
Environmental & Sustainability Professionals Energy, Procurement, Travel & Waste Professionals Estates & Facility Managers Directors of Finance, Resources, Estates & Procurement Senior Managers, Principles & Vice-Chancellors Embedding Sustainable Development Professionals Curriculum Development Professionals Health & Safety Professionals Staff & Student Development Professionals Students & Student Representatives Support Associations & Agencies Local Authorities Funding & Award Bodies Academics Sector Suppliers
Conference Opening Times Day 1 – Monday 11th April
Noon - 18.00 19.00 - late
Exhibition, Plenary & Conference Sessions Facilitated Networking Event
Day 2 – Tuesday 12th April
07.30 – 08.15 08.45 - 17.30 19.00 - late
Morning tours Exhibition, Plenary & Conference Sessions Conference Gala Dinner & Entertainment
Day 3 – Wednesday 13th April
07.45 - 08.30 09.00 - 13.10 13.10
Morning tours Conference Sessions & Plenary Lunch to go / Conference Closes
Please note that timings, speakers and sessions are subject to change. For an up-to-date programme please visit the latest Conference Programme at www.eauc.org.uk/annual_conference
Conference Packages Full Conference Package includes two nights accommodation (at the University of York’s Halls of Residence), facilitated networking event & buffet (Day 1), Conference Gala Dinner (Day 2) and full attendance at the Conference. Any bookings received after 25th February 2011, will be charged at the Standard Rate. Full Conference Package Conference Only Package Half day (11th or 13th April) Full day (12th April)
Member Non-Member Member Non-Member Member Non-Member Member Non-Member
Early Bird Rates £398 £570 £310 £508 £100 £185 £185 £265
Standard Rates £450 £650 £350 £570 £110 £205 £205 £295
For more information, please visit www.eauc.org.uk/annual_conference. Not yet an EAUC member? Take out membership today and book your conference package at the member rate – please contact info@eauc.org.uk .
How to Book Go online to www.eauc.org.uk/annual_conference and book with the quick-step booking system. Deadlines to remember: Early-bird rate applies for registrations received by 25th February 2011 Standard rate applies for registrations received after 25th February 2011 For further information visit www.eauc.org.uk/annual_conference or email info@eauc.org.uk or call 01242 714321.
EAUC UK Office, University of Gloucestershire, The Park, Cheltenham, Glos GL50 2RH, Tel. 01242 714321, info@eauc.org.uk www.eauc.org.uk
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