Apologies for the double post! The previous email contains a download of the program which is incorrect. Please visit the conference page for the up to date version of the program.

The 2010 ACTS Conference program is now available from the conference page, or alternatively you can download a copy here.

Download the ACTS President Report to find out what’s been happening with ACTS over the past five months, including information on these exciting initiatives:

- Redevelopment of the ACTS structure

- New ACTS Scholarships

- The ‘Green Gown Awards’

Download President’s Report

The theme for the 10th International Conference of ACTS is “Connecting Curriculum and Campus”. We expect over a hundred of the most sustainability-focused decision makers, environmental managers, academics and students to attend from tertiary education institutions throughout Australia and New Zealand, as well as government advisers and others involved in the tertiary and vocational education sector.

Registrations for the conference are now open, and you can find all information for the conference on our website

Dear ACTS members and visitors,

It is with great pleasure that I have accepted the role of President of ACTS, in light of Lania’s resignation from the position. Lania has set in motion some fantastic initiatives and partnerships which I look forward to further developing. Though departed from the role of President, we will continue to involve Lania in the directions for ACTS and thank her for her contributions to date.

While in the role, I am very keen to commence new initiatives and partnerships, particularly focusing on actions and activities that will bring the higher education sector together as a force to be reckoned with. Some of the new initiatives currently under development include:

• The offering of several scholarships for ACTS members to undertake travel and research into sustainability in the tertiary education sector

• Partnerships with the American College and Universities President’s Climate Commitment and the Universities and Colleges Climate Commitment for Scotland

• Formation and associated launch of the Universities and TAFEs Australia Climate Commitment (UTACC), bringing together key stakeholders including government, students, Universities Australia, TAFE Directors Australia, TFEMA and AYCC to discuss the proposal for a tertiary education sector commitment to reducing greenhouse emissions

• Regional based ACTS chapters

• More tools and resources for use by ACTS members

I am very fortunate to have the support of my supervisor, Vice-Chancellor Professor Steven Schwartz, in taking on this role, which will provide me with a great opportunity to take ACTS to the next level. I hope you will actively support me, the Exectutive Board and fellow ACTS members to continue to develop ACTS into a useful and active organisation. Exciting times lay ahead for all of us. Lets work together to take ACTS, our institutions and the higher education sector to greater heights of sustainability.

Warm regards

Leanne

For Leanne’s bio, please click here

The 10th International Conference of the Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) in 2010 is being held in Melbourne, from September 29 - October 1 2010. The conference is being supported by the majority of Victorian universities including: Deakin University, Monash University, RMIT University, Swinburne University, the University of Melbourne, and Victoria University as well as the Australian Catholic University.

The Call for Papers has been extended till 30th April.

The theme for the conference is Connecting Curriculum and Campus. We expect over a hundred of the most sustainability-focused decision makers, environmental managers, academics and students to attend from tertiary education institutions throughout Australia and New Zealand, as well as government advisors and others involved in the tertiary education sector.

Papers and presentations for the conference are now being called. Visit our 2010 ACTS Conference page for more information.

The 10th International Conference of the Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) in 2010 is being held in Melbourne, from September 29 - October 1 2010. The conference is being supported by the majority of Victorian universities including: Deakin University, Monash University, RMIT University, Swinburne University, the University of Melbourne, and Victoria University as well as the Australian Catholic University.

The Call for Papers has been extended till 30th April.

The theme for the conference is Connecting Curriculum and Campus. We expect over a hundred of the most sustainability-focused decision makers, environmental managers, academics and students to attend from tertiary education institutions throughout Australia and New Zealand, as well as government advisors and others involved in the tertiary education sector.

Papers and presentations for the conference are now being called. Visit our 2010 ACTS Conference page for more information.

Good afternoon

A renewal letter and application form has been emailed to your institutional primary and secondary contact with a reminder that all access to the membership area of the ACTS website will automatically deactivate on the 31st March if your membership is not renewed. Application forms can also be found on the website in the membership section. If you have any questions regarding your membership, please do not hesitate to contact me. On behalf of the ACTS Executive Board, I would like to thank you for your continued support and look forward to your participation in 2010. Cheers Delwyn.

As people begin returning to work after Christmas and New Years, we hope that you all enjoyed your holidays and are back at work ready to take on another year of sustainability within your institution. ACTS as always is interested to know what sustainability projects and initiatives you will be working on in 2010, so please remember to send us through any information. In doing so you can not only share your knowledge and ideas with others, but receive feedback and help from other institutions who have implemented or undergone similar projects.

Also, don’t forget that the ACTS forum can be a useful tool for answering questions or getting ideas from your peers.

Send sustainability information, initiatives or updates here

The 2010 ACTS Conference dates have been set for September 29, 30 and October 1 2010. The conference will take place in Melbourne, Victoria, and will be hosted by several institutions within the CBD.

Next years conference will coincide with the 2010 TEMC conference which will also be held in Melbourne from Sunday October 3 2010.