• Discuss the importance of integrating green infrastructure into educational spaces
• Explore how educational infrastructures can adapt to climate change using nature-based solutions
• Discover how University College London has been driving sustainability practices
• Questions and answers

• Explore the emerging threats and innovative solutions that are crucial to safeguarding our academic institutions
• Understand the role of security services in universities and colleges and how they shape organisation resilience
• Explore the intersection between security and the mental wellbeing of students and discuss strategies to identify and address concerns related to student safety and health
• Questions and answers

• Understanding the UK water supply and reduction targets 
• The water carbon link 
• Reducing cost, carbon and using less water 
• Working with Telex
• Questions and answers

• Discuss the key trends in FM found in the IWFM's latest sustainable survey
• Explore how to implement insights and address challenges to drive change
• Questions and answers

• Understand the crucial role of universities in climate education and the need to embed sustainability across disciplines
• Understand the importance of visionary leadership in driving sustainability efforts within diverse university estates
• Discuss the financial hurdles of sustainability and explore the decision processes essential for long-term transformation

• Understand how collaboration can help fund and maintain schools that are fit for the future
• Discuss how innovative approaches can ensure a sustainable infrastructure

• Understanding the link between health and built environments and how buildings directly impacts individual health
• Discuss the emerging discipline of design for wellbeing and its distinction from sustainability, focusing on the human experience within built environments
• Discuss the industry's role in relieving global healthcare burdens by improving the quality of built environments

• Speakers from the previous session will join for an audience Q&A

• Discuss the upcoming Protection of Premises legislation and how it will affect educational facilities
• Explore how the Audiebant Zoned System aligns with the legislative requirements, ensuring clear, targeted communication during critical incidents, which is crucial for directing people to a safe, secure location

• Understand the role of Social Responsibility in Higher Education and the University of Manchester's approach to social responsibility
• Explore how social responsibility impacts estate and facility operations
• Discuss the importance of incorporating inclusive measures into the planning of estates
• Discuss the importance of community engagement and partnerships in the planning and development of university estates

• Showcase the transformative refurbishment project undertaken by Newcastle University, aiming to revitalize the Claremont Complex while significantly enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability
• Explore the sustainable practices and methodologies employed in the retrofitting of the Henry Daysh Building and discuss how these strategies contributed to energy efficiency, reduced carbon footprint, and improved overall environmental performance
• Examine the collaborative approach taken by Newcastle University, architects, and other stakeholders in the retrofitting project

• Speakers from the previous session will join for an audience Q&A

• What makes a sustainable estate? 
• With finite capital resources, what should the priority be to reshape the largest estate in higher education? 
• Discuss specific initiatives and projects undertaken by the University of Cambridge to reduce carbon emissions, increase utilisation and promote sustainability
• Questions and answers

• Discuss a case study on the findings from the drone survey at a rural church school, highlighting gaps in insulation and other energy inefficiencies
• Explore potential savings in energy bills and how these can offset initial investment costs
• Gain insights into practical steps for schools to adopt a proactive approach to energy management, including installing LED lighting, solar panels, and other energy-saving measures
• Questions and answers

*programme subject to change without notice