Sustainability at the University of Leeds

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This course looks at six examples of how sustainability considerations influence decision making in the running of the University of Leeds. Environmental, social, and economic sustainability considerations will be discussed in depth using real-world case studies that range from the teaching of an un…

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    • Dec 12, 2014 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Leeds Ball (Part 2) - Environmental Sustainability

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 13:22


    This video analyses the environmental sustainability consideration of the Leeds Ball.

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    The Student Changeover (Part 1) - What Is Student Changeover

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 3:04


    The student changeover is the annual period during which students finishing university move out of the city, and those beginning move in. Due to the sheer number of people involved, this time involves a multitude of stakeholders who all have key decisions to make. This series of videos looks at some of the sustainability considerations, and features interviews with some of the key personnel.

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    The Student Changeover (Part 10) - The SCP and Sustainability Approaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 5:47


    Some of the approaches to improving the sustainability of the student changeover period.

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    The Student Changeover (Part 7) - Environmental Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 2:51


    A look at some of the solutions to the environmental problems discussed in an earlier video.

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    The Student Changeover (Part 8) - Social Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 2:08


    The solutions to the social sustainability issues that arise during the SCP.

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    The Student Changeover (Part 5) - Economic Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 1:57


    Some of the economic problems which can arise as a result of the SCP.

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    The Student Changeover (Part 9) - Economic Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 1:06


    Some of the economic solutions used to tackle the issues caused by the student changeover period.

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    The Student Changeover (Part 4) - Social Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 2:26


    This video highlights some of the environmental concerns that surround the student changeover period in Leeds.

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    The Student Changeover (Part 6) - Finding Innovative Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 1:30


    A study of the framework which is used by a wide variety of stakeholders to seek solutions to the issues which are implicit with the student changeover period.

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    The New Library (Part 3) - The Roof Garden

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 4:48


    An analysis of some of the environmental issues affecting planning considerations of the new library. These include the roof garden which will host a series of beehives.

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    The New Library (Part 4) - Social and Economic Issues and Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 4:00


    A look at the social and economic issues and solutions that were considered and executed during the planning and construction stage of the new library.

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    The New Library (Part 5) - Sustainability Approaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 5:07


    A study of the approaches to deciding how to ensure that all the important social, economic and environmental sustainability were all considered during the planning stage of the new library.

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    A Research Project (Part 3) - The S-Lab

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 5:24


    The Sustainable Lab (S-Lab) is a concept which explores ways that laboratory research can become more sustainable through practices. This video looks at one such example at the University of Leeds.

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    The Student Changeover (Part 3) - Environmental Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 4:03


    This video highlights some of the environmental concerns that surround the student changeover period in Leeds.

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    The New Library (Part 1) - Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 4:16


    The Laidlaw Library is the University of Leeds’ newest addition to the campus and looks to improve the service to undergraduates. This series of videos analyses the sustainability considerations of the planning of the construction of the new £27.5m building.

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    The Student Changeover (Part 2) - Sustainability and Student Changeover

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 0:44


    An explanation of the student changeover period and an introduction to some of the key decision makers from around the city of Leeds.

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    The Edge (Part 1) - Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 4:03


    The Edge is the University of Leeds’ on-campus sports centre. This series of videos studies the sustainability issues that are considered in the running of the centre.

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    The New Library (Part 2) - Sustainability Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 6:28


    A look at the sustainability issues to be considered in the design and construction of the new library.

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    The Leeds Ball (Part 3) - Social Sustainability

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 5:15


    A focus on the social sustainability considerations of the Leeds Ball.

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    The Leeds Ball (Part 4) - Economic Sustainability

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 2:15


    The economic sustainability considerations when planning the Leeds Ball.

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    The Edge (Part 2) - Environmental

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 5:41


    The environmental sustainability considerations of running the University of Leeds’ sports centre – The Edge.

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    The Edge (Part 3) - Social

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 4:30


    The social sustainability impacts of running a sports centre.

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    The Edge (Part 4) - Economic

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 2:17


    The economic sustainability considerations of running The Edge.

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    A Discovery Module (Part 5) - Students- E-learning Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 3:08


    The University of Leeds has recently been trialling a new ‘e-learning’ concept with some groups of students. This video takes a look at the scheme.

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    A Discovery Module (Part 7) - Administration- Integrated Planning Exercise

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 2:59


    Each department at the University of Leeds continually assesses its sustainability via an administration-integrated planning exercise. This video takes a look into this.

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    A Research Project (Part 2) - The GROW Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 4:38


    The GROW Project is an international research project that analyses behaviour in organisations. Dr. Matthew Davies of the University of Leeds discusses the sustainability considerations made when conducting the research.

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    The Leeds Ball (Part 1) - Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 2:54


    The Leeds Ball is an annual celebration for undergraduates at the University of Leeds. This event uses a huge amount of resources, and this series of videos analyses the sustainability considerations that come into play throughout the planning stage.

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    A Discovery Module (Part 2) - The Whole of University Approach

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 2:20


    A look at the ‘Whole of University’ approach to sustainability that is used at the University of Leeds.

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    A Discovery Module (Part 6) - Lecturers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 6:51


    How can lecturers ensure that their teaching is sustainable? This video looks at a few examples.

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    A Discovery Module (Part 4) - Sustainability of a Module

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 1:29


    A look at some of the sustainability considerations when running a module at the University of Leeds.

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    A Research Project (Part 1) - Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 0:47


    This short series of videos looks into the sustainability considerations of two different research areas: The laboratory and an international research project.

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    A Discovery Module (Part 3) - Sustainability at the University of Leeds

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 2:28


    An analysis of the approach to sustainability employed at the University of Leeds.

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    A Discovery Module (Part 8) - Conclusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 1:48


    Concluding the University of Leeds’ efforts to improve sustainability on campus.

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    A Discovery Module (Part 1) - Creating A Sustainable Campus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014 2:20


    The following series of videos looks at the sustainability issues that need to be considered in the running of modules at the University of Leeds.

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