Higher Education Funding Council For England

  • News review

    Disposable cutlery ban France could soon say “non” to plastic cutlery. The National Assembly has voted in favour of a ban on disposable forks, spoons and plates from 2020. A ban on plastic bags could also come in to force… Read More

  • Green Gown Awards 2015 Finalists announced

    WITH 85 motivational and inspiring sustainability projects representing 51 educational institutions across the UK – with a combined student population of 877,513 students – the EAUC is delighted and proud to announce the Green Gown Awards’ Finalists 2015 – all… Read More

  • Universities trailing behind on emission targets

    UNIVERSITIES AND colleges in England will miss their collective 2020 carbon emissions reduction target by half based on new research projections.                           The Higher Education Funding Council for… Read More

  • Green fund to bring sustainability to student life

    THE NATIONAL Union of Students (NUS) has been awarded £5m to help students engage with their universities and colleges on sustainable development. The “Green Fund”, provided by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), will also help to ensure… Read More