Working with Universities
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Working with Universities |
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University and Metropolitan University are partly situated in the Hulme area of . Sustainability Consultant for Hulme, Josh Steiner, and AfSL director Alan Boyd, have been in discussion with Environment Officers from the two universities about working in partnership to support students and staff to live more sustainably. One outcome has been a joint funding bid to set up a "Save Energy in Education" project, which would improve the energy efficiency of university buildings and halls of residence by raising awareness and supporting action among staff and students. If the bid is successful then AfSL will recruit two "Energiser" workers, 1 based in each university, to provide information, advice, training and support, building on AfSL’s model of working in the community. Staff or students interested in sustainability issues other than energy efficiency will be passed on to AfSL's community-based workers for support. We will find out by the end of October whether our bid has been shortlisted, and will then submit a more detailed application. Download outline bid (Word format, 69KB). Whether or not the bid is successful, Josh intends to work with the universities to enable staff and students to make a contribution to, and be involved in, the local community in Hulme. Areas in which action groups might be set up include energy efficiency, recycling, organics and Fair Trade, transport and green spaces. The universities are keen in principle, and we expect to agree a specific project in time for the next term in September. For further information about AfSL's work with universities, contact Josh Steiner, our Hulme Sustainability Consultant. 4th August 2005 |
Action for Sustainable Living, PO Box 382, , M20
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0845 456 4468 Fax: 0870 167 4655
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