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Topic Support Networks
Campus Sustainability Programme25 May 2007
Content
Background to TSNs
Topics
Structure
Coordinators
Becoming a member
TSNs and SFC bid
Programme for the day
Questions
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
Topics
Waste Energy Travel Construction Strategic Development Other???
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
CollegesOther
Organisations / Strategic Partners
EAUC-Scotland Branch
EAUC
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
TSN Coordinators
Topic Support Network (TSN)
EAUC-S TSN Coordinators
Waste Ann Galbraith, University of Glasgow
Energy Albert Young, University of Glasgow
Travel Fiona Simon, University of EdinburghViola Retzlaff, University of Glasgow
Strategic development
Roddy Yarr, University of St Andrews
Construction David Somervell, University of Edinburgh
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
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 TSNCoordinator if they
Want feedback on work being taken forward by your network or on other related issues; or
Are trying to arrange a meeting
TSN work proposed in SFC bid
Topic CaSPr
Waste Waste Aware Campus (SWAG)Guidance note on legal compliance
Energy Climate Change DeclarationCase study (Carbon Trust)
Travel Guidance note on travel
Construction Recycled content (WRAP)
Strategic development
Review of different environmental/sustainability management systems and awards
Programme for the day
