News Archives
April 2012
Global Worming
A short film that takes a look at a Information Technology Services worm farm program that tackles organic waste on campus.
March 2012
What are different areas around the university doing?
Some groups around the University are acting independently to reduce their overall environmental impact and engage staff and students in adopting and learning about the importance of Sustainable practices.
more.
February 2012
Follow Your Waste Tour 2012
Staff went on a journey that traced their very own waste to landfill and recycle points around Victoria.
O - Week Carnival
Thanks to all the staff and students who participated in this year's Sustainability O-Week Activities. Click below to find out more.
January 2012
No Bottled Water for Sale at Burnley
Burnley Campus have now discontinued the sale of bottled water on campus, following the lead from Southbank Campus earlier in the year.
Winner Announced for Photography Competition
Click below to find out who won the Sustainability Photography Competition of 2011.
December 2011
Parkville Recycling Tonnes Skyrocket
The Parkville campus of the University has been making huge increases in the amount of cardboard and mixed materials being recycled — and therefore not going to landfill.
Find out more information and get an update about the University's new Mini Bin Recycling program.
Garden watering advice in your pocket: New app launched
University of Melbourne researchers have launched a new iPhone app that factors in local rainfall information and plant type to help gardeners remember how much to water and when.
more.
November 2011
Engaging Environments
University of Melbourne researchers are working on designing more engaging and sustainable classrooms to improve learning environments, implementing an ambitious program to revamp University student spaces for the next century. University of Melbourne's Voice explains.
Refill Not Landfill
On October 6th, the Southbank campus (home of the VCAM) has now stopped selling bottled water, making it the first Victorian university to reduce its environmental footprint in this way
more.
Sustainability Unit Launches Photography Competition
The University of Melbourne is running a competition to find the photos that best represent Sustainability around Melbourne's campuses. The competition closed on November 16th.
October 2011
Ride to Uni Day, October 14th
On October 12th, bicycle commuters from across the University celebrated with a free breakfast on North Court.
Sustainability Hunt on Open Day
In August, Open Day saw prospective students and families taking a hunt around Parkville Campus to spot sites of sustainable interest
September 2011
Sustainable Events 2011
The University of Melbourne Events Manual now includes details regarding the importance of sustainable catering and planning.
Melbourne Brain Centre Update
Awarded a 5 Star Green Star Design rating under the Green Building Council of Australia Education V1 rating tool.
Some of the features include:
- highly efficient ventilation system
- minimisees its use of grid-based electricity through its co-generation plant
- rainwater to a 50,000-litre tank
August 2011
Secure Bicycle Hubs
Secure bicycle hubs are now available to University staff and students. Hubs are purpose built bicycle parking enclosures featuring CCTV and access control for additional security. An annual fee of $20 will secure users a parking spot in a hub of their choice.
Living Sustainability in Voice
Voice takes a look at the University’s sustainability philosophy and how it is integrated throughout University operations, teaching and learning.
July 2011
Winner Announced for Christmas in July in MUSSE
Sustainability at Burnley Campus
Find out about the on-campus sustainability research projects currently being undertaken at Burnley.
Click here.
2010
University of Melbourne University Sustainability Efforts recognised