News Stories
Here are the latest stories from the Centre for Environmental Strategy
Yacob Mulugetta returns after two years at the United Nations' Economic Commission for Africa
21 March 2013
Economics for a Finite Planet: Tim Jackson speaks at Cambridge University
21 March 2013
Economics for a Finite Planet: Tim Jackson speaks at Cambridge University on 20th March 2013 as part of The Distinguished Lecture Series
Growth and Consumption: Tim Jackson interviewed on Swedish Radio
21 March 2013
Growth and Consumption: Tim Jackson interviewed for the Swedish Radio programme Konflikt, broadcast on Swedish national radio on Saturday 9th March 2013
Dr Angela Druckman: invited speaker at 5th International Conference on Carbon Accounting
21 March 2013
Vacancy for a Post-doctoral Research Fellow: Modelling for Food Security & Sustainability
15 March 2013
Applications are invited for a three year post-doctoral research position for a food specialist with an ability to develop models. The post will be affiliated to the Centre for Environmental Strategy (CES) and will be part of the Evolution and Resilience of Industrial Ecosystems (ERIE) project team based at the University of Surrey.
Dr Angela Druckman: invited speaker at EcoBuild 2013
11 March 2013
Dr Angela Druckman was an invited speaker at the EcoBuild 2013 Conference at the ExCel Centre in London on 7th March
Angela's talk: "Adapting to the circular economy and avoiding unintended consequences”, was part of the Water Waste & Materials seminar series; the session was chaired by Jonathan Essex of BioRegional. Further information about the EcoBuild Conference can be seen here.
“World Biofuels Markets” invites Dr Sadhukhan to speak at the technical symposium
7 March 2013
The “World Biofuels Markets” invites Dr Jhuma Sadhukhan from the Centre for Environmental Strategy, University of Surrey to speak at the technical symposium, 11 March, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 2013.
Post-Work Economy: Tim Jackson at Huffington Post Live Panel
5 March 2013
Whether you work from home or in an office, part-time or full-time, the 9 to 5 dynamic has evolved. Is an economic future with fewer jobs & fewer work hours inevitable?
CES Research Fellow to advise on environmental policy for the Church of England's diocese of Kingston
1 March 2013
Following earlier work in 2012 on an environmental strategy working party for the wider diocese of Southwark, Ian Christie to advise on progress with environmental policy for the Church of England's diocese of KingstonIan Christie joins Sustainable Development Expert Advisory Panel for 02/Telefonica UK
1 March 2013
Ian Christie, Research Fellow in the Centre for Environmental Strategy (CES) and the Sustainable Lifestyles Research Group (SLRG) has been appointed to the Sustainable Development Expert Advisory Panel for 02/Telefonica UK. The Panel is chaired by Jonathon Porritt and includes external representatives from academic life, business and NGOs.Mind the Book Festival: Tim Jackson in discussion with Tomáš Sedláček
1 March 2013
Our society is confronted with a profound dilemma. On the one hand, we need economic growth to secure social wellbeing. On the other hand, we are now demanding more from our planet than it can bear. This dilemma is the starting point for 'Prosperity Without Growth. Economics for a Finite Planet' by Professor Tim Jackson.
Greening Economics, Greening Society: What is the Role of the EU?
21 February 2013
9 May 2013 - 10 May 2013 - Multidisciplinary Workshop
How can we alter our economies and societies to adapt to the environmental crisis? Climate change and biodiversity loss reveal the unsustainability of our economic and social models, and yet a truly green economy remains a long way off. The necessary social changes are equally distant, and debate between academics and policy-makers remains too often a ‘dialogue of the deaf.’
Live stream to "Saving the Green Economy" Tim Jackson speaking at the 1st Interdisciplinary Symposium on Sustainable Development
21 February 2013
Tim Jackson, Professor of Sustainable Development in the Centre for Environmental Strategy (CES) and Director of the Sustainable Lifestyles Research Group (SLRG) speaks at Interdisciplinary Symposium on Sustainable Development in Namur, Belgium. Watch Tim's Keynote: Saving the Green Economy: prosperity, sustainability and work "after the crisis" via live stream here.Drive to meet Millennium Development Goal for Sanitation: follow on-line discussion
31 January 2013
Dr Katrina Charles, Lecturer in Environmental Engineering at the Centre for Environmental Strategy has recently published a paper in the Journal of Water and Health: "Commentary on community-led total sanitation and human rights: Should the right to community-wide health be won at the cost of individual rights?"
Afro-Eurasia: Assessing Sustainability
31 January 2013
Stephen Morse, Professor of Systems Analysis for Sustainability at the Centre for Environmental Strategy has co-edited Afro-Eurasia: Assessing Sustainability, part of the Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability.Success for MSc in Sustainable Tourism
4 January 2013
In September this year, the Centre for Environmental Strategy (with the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management) introduced a new MSc in Sustainable Tourism in association with Explore Worldwide.Tim Jackson: "Green Growth" in the Global Crisis - Fairytale or Strategy?
20 December 2012
Tim Jackson at the PIK climate lecture in Berlin, 04 December 2012
EUROPE BEYOND GROWTH? Tim Jackson speaks at London panel debate
20 December 2012
BEYOND GROWTH/DEGROWTH
Tim Jackson, Professor of Sustainable Development at the Centre for Environmental Strategy (CES) and Director of the Sustainable Lifestyles Research Group speaks at London panel debate:
‘EUROPE BEYOND GROWTH?’ From material excess to human flourishing
Tim Jackson awarded ESRC Professorial Fellowship
20 December 2012
HOUSEHOLDS CAN SLASH THEIR ENERGY BILLS BY SIMPLE CHANGES IN THE HOME, SAYS A NEW STUDY
18 October 2012
Simple changes to the use of a washing machine like setting a low temperature or replacing an old fridge can have a dramatic effect on energy use in the home, say researchers at the University of Surrey.
Michalis Hadjikakou wins ICOT Young Scientist Award
8 August 2012
Michalis Hadjikakou, CES Postgraduate Research student, receives Young Scientist Award for his paper: "Expenditure-based market segmentation and economic contribution of Cyprus inbound tourism"
The Centre for Environmental Strategy celebrates 20 years
25 July 2012
The Centre for Environmental Strategy (CES) celebrated its 20th Anniversary with an event: “Glancing back & Looking forward………” and unveiled the World’s first environmentally friendly self chilling drinks can.
Dr Jhuma Sadhukhan receives IChemE Junior Moulton Medal
1 June 2012
Dr Jhuma Sadhukan from CES, together with colleague Dr Kok Siew Ng from Manchester University have been awarded the IChemE Junior Moulton medal for 2011 for their paper: "Heat integration and analysis of decarbonised IGCC sites"
CES postgraduate researcher's work featured in the Sunday Telegraph
4 April 2012
Researcher Richard Hanna has surveyed more than 500 microgeneration installers as part of his doctorate at the Centre for Environmental Strategy at the University of Surrey
By far the most popular product line was solar photovoltaics. The majority of installers were small and relatively new business. See the full article in the Sunday Telegraph.
CES academic wins Young Researcher of the Year award
21 November 2011
Dr Angela Druckman, Senior Lecturer in the Centre of Environmental Strategy, has fought off stiff competition to win the UK Scopus Young Researcher of the Year award.
Tim Jackson writes in the Guardian: "Peak stuff" message is cold comfort - we need to embrace green technology"
1 November 2011
It's nice to think that our consumption is on the wane, but resources continue to be plundered unsustainably
EPSRC-funded Engineering Doctorates (EngD) available
28 September 2011
The Engineering Doctorate in Sustainability for Engineering Systems is a 4 year doctorate programme for researchers who aspire to key leadership positions in industry.
CES extends a warm welcome to all new students
27 September 2011
As the new academic year is upon us CES extends a very warm welcome to its new intake. With our new MScs, PhDs and EngDs all busy in their Induction Week, getting to know each other and CES and its staff, we look forward to working with them and wish them all a happy and successful time in CES.
Managing the Warmer World: CES runs workshops for international students
25 August 2011
'Managing the Warmer World" was the topic of a series of workshops and plenary sessions run by the Centre for Environmental Strategy (CES) from the University of Surrey as part of the recent London International Youth Science Forum
Surrey scientist joins world record holding yachtswoman in new global challenge
4 August 2011
A Surrey expert in sustainable development and ecological economics has joined world record holding sailor Ellen MacArthur to tackle the future of the planet.
