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1 Topic Support Networks Campus Sustainability Programme 25 May 2007

2 Content  Background to TSNs  Topics  Structure  Coordinators  Becoming a member  TSNs and SFC bid  Programme for the day  Questions

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4 Background to TSNs What is a Topic Support Network (TSN)? It is a group of people working together on a specific sustainability subject that is relevant to Scottish Colleges and Universities What is the purpose of a TSN? The purpose of a TSN is to: Share information Identify problems, threats and opportunities for new initiatives; and Deliver practical outcomes

5 Topics  Waste  Energy  Travel  Construction  Strategic Development  Other???

6 Structure of a TSN TSN Coordinator for each topic (Representative from EAUC-S) TSN Members of each topic (Individuals signed up to a TSN) TSN Working Group for each topic (Individuals willing to help TSN Coordinator) Universities and Colleges Other Organisations / Strategic Partners EAUC-Scotland Branch EAUC

7 TSN Coordinators TSN coordinators will:  Provide the main link between the TSN and the EAUC-Scotland Branch  Chair TSN meetings  Provide advice and guidance to CaSPr consultants  Report on progress to EAUC

8 TSN Coordinators Topic Support Network (TSN) EAUC-S TSN Coordinators WasteAnn Galbraith, University of Glasgow EnergyAlbert Young, University of Glasgow TravelFiona Simon, University of Edinburgh Viola Retzlaff, University of Glasgow Strategic development Roddy Yarr, University of St Andrews ConstructionDavid Somervell, University of Edinburgh

9 Benefits of being a member  Being able to share experiences with other people in similar situations  Being part of a group that can develop solutions to solve the problems you are experiencing  Being part of a group that can influence change in the sector; and  Raising the profile of your institution by taking a proactive approach to sustainable development

10 Your details How will your e-mail details be used?  CaSPr JISCMAIL  E-mail distribution list for that TSN Normally you will be contacted by your TSN Coordinator if they  Want feedback on work being taken forward by your network or on other related issues; or  Are trying to arrange a meeting

11 TSN work proposed in SFC bid TopicCaSPr WasteWaste Aware Campus (SWAG) Guidance note on legal compliance EnergyClimate Change Declaration Case study (Carbon Trust) TravelGuidance note on travel ConstructionRecycled content (WRAP) Strategic development Review of different environmental/sustainability management systems and awards

12 Programme for the day

13 Contact details caspr@eauc.org.uk www.eauc.org.uk


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