1. Sustainable development in higher education: HEFCE's contribution
Steve Egan
Acting Chief Executive

2. Purpose of presentation
HEFCE – the story so far……
What are institutions doing?
Opportunities and challenges
What is HEFCE doing now and next?

3. HEFCE- the story so far…..
Historically - project based approach
DfES sustainable development action plan
EAUC conference 2004
Consultation – January 2005
Sustainable development in higher education (HEFCE 2005/28) – July 2005

4. Vision
Our vision is that, within the next 10 years, the higher education sector in England will be recognised as a major contributor to society's efforts to achieve sustainability - through the skills and knowledge that its graduates learn and put into practice, and through its own strategies and operations.

5. What are HEIs doing? A great deal! Embed principles Educators
Knowledge creation and transfer
Strengthen links
Business strategy and operations

6. Research Embed principles Business operations Curriculum
Strengthen links
Research
Business operations
Strategic planning
Monitoring and annual reporting
Energy and water management
Carbon management
Renewable energy
Construction and refurbishment
Waste management
Sustainable purchasing
Transport
Environmental Management System
Biodiversity/grounds management
Audit
Formal education
Informal education
Business links
Staff development
Widening participation and promoting equality and diversity
Engaging with the community
Policy
Networks to build and share good practice
SD committee and/or staff
Awards

7. Opportunities? International position Stronger business case
Large increases in energy prices
Stronger regulatory environment
Risk management
Holistic approach
Branding

8. University of Bradford – Ecoversity project
“Not just learning about sustainability its also about living sustainably”

9. Harper Adams University College
Sustainable Technologies Network
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) from biomass.
Integrated farm waste management system.

10. Challenges? Definition Trade offs Short term vs. long term
Autonomous institutions

11. What’s happening now and next?
Strategic plan
Strategic review
HEPS evaluation
Implementing actions by end of 2007
HEFCE’s own operations
DfES sustainable development action plan 2006
Building and disseminating good practice
Website
LGM fund projects

12. LGM fund projects HEEPI Practical guide to biodiversity on campus
BITC Environment and Corporate Responsibility indices
EcoCampus
Guide on Ethics