New sustainability website launched
01 Oct 2009
Your online guide to initiatives at The University of Manchester
A new comprehensive sustainability website has just been launched at:
Here you can find information on:
- Research - sustainability is at the heart of many of the University's top-flight research groups
- Education - the University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the field of sustainability
- Campus - everyone can take part in campus sustainability initiatives including waste and recycling, travel, energy and carbon, construction, IT, public realm, procurement, food and FairTrade
- Sustainability Enthusiasts - the figureheads for sustainability in all areas of the University
- Students - how the Students' Union and the University are involving students in the commitment to sustainability
- Managing environmental issues - the members of the Environmental and Sustainability Team
- City and Region - the University is working within a context of strong local and regional commitment to sustainability
If you have any feedback on this website, please contact:
- Lucy Millard, Environmental and Sustainability Officer, on Lucy.Millard@manchester.ac.uk or 55563
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Coming up - "Focus on Energy" on 18 November
The very first "Focus on Sustainability" event in 2008 introduced staff, students and members of the public to the whole range of the University's sustainability initiatives.
This year's "Focus" will concentrate on a single aspect of the University's sustainability programme - energy. "Focus on Energy" will take place on Wednesday 18 November in University Place. Look out for further announcements about this event.