Call for EOIs: Sustainability at Sydney and SEI collaborative research projects
In partnership with Sustainability at Sydney, we are seeking EOIs for two collaborative research projects. This opportunity is open to University of Sydney researchers with 0.2 FTE buy-out (one semester teaching relief) available for Level Bs or Cs, or funding available for PhDs/Postdocs.
Barriers to sustainable food choices on campus
The Sustainability Team seeks to understand, and ultimately remove, the barriers to sustainable food choices at University of Sydney campuses. This project seeks analysis and consultation with subject matter experts and relevant University stakeholders to inform engagement and behaviour change initiatives to both improve the availability and variety of sustainable food options, and the uptake of these by students, staff and the university community on our campuses.
Strategy 12 in the University’s Sustainability Strategy commits us to “provide affordable, healthy and culturally acceptable food and beverages that are accepted to all and aligned with recognised sustainable procurement practices”.
Read more about the Barriers to sustainable food choices on campus project (doc, 39KB).
Flight reduction
This project seeks analysis and consultation with subject matter experts and relevant University stakeholders to inform engagement and behaviour change initiatives to reduce air travel as a major contributor to University emissions, and encourage smarter travel and more sustainable business and academic processes.
Strategy 13 in the University’s Sustainability Strategy commits us to “Reduce impacts associated with unsustainable travel to, from and around our campuses”.
Read more about the Flight reduction project (doc, 35KB).
How to apply
EOIs are due by Monday 24 October. Please email Kirsten Jackson, SEI Program Manager with:
- Name, title, Faculty, and email of co-applicants (Note preference will be given to applications with co-applicants, but this is not essential).
- A brief paragraph outlining your interest and suitability for the project you are applying for.
Header image: green vegan breakfast meal via Shutterstock, ID: 648899398.