Tally is the lead for Biodiversity and Travel at her institution and has collaborated on
the production of her institution’s Climate and Sustainability Plan, Environmental and
Energy Management System and their Active and Sustainable Travel Delivery Plan.
She is also the author of her institution’s first Biodiversity Delivery Plan 2025-2030
which focuses on triple-win principles and improving species richness.
Tally has 10 years’ experience in the private sector as an Environmental Consultant
with a strong background in Ecology, working on a range of projects to provide
environmental and ecological assessment, and designing biodiversity enhancement
and monitoring projects.
Environmental Sustainability Project Manager
Liverpool John Molores University
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Paul Astles, SFHEA. Learning Designer at the Open University. Drawing on sector
specific research and scholarship he works with academic teams through a learning
design process which enables module material to be developed and delivered using
an evidence based approach. Prior to joining the Open University Paul became a
qualified teacher and maintains a membership with SET. He worked predominantly
with a focus on students with special educational needs at FE level as a programme
coordinator. Paul has a particular interest in sustainability and is a member of a
Green Gown Award ‘Highly Commended’ learning design sustainability working
group. Recently, Paul has co-written a peer reviewed chapter (soon to be published
by Springer in summer 2025) detailing the contribution of the work of the learning
design group and how they support the embedding of sustainability in the curriculum.
A vital part of this work is strong engagement with and use of student voice in the
development of resources to support colleagues. Paul is a climate ambassador and
works with his local primary school to support their sustainability journey. In parallel
to his work with sustainability he also has a keen interest in promoting the ethical use
of AI, supporting colleagues to consider how AI might intersect with assessment
strategy and develop thinking around authentic assessment for students.
Jo is a Senior Transport Coordinator at the University of Cambridge, focusing on
transport planning for the Cambridge West Innovation District. Since 2019, she has
developed transport data collection and monitoring processes within the
Environmental Sustainability Team. This data supports the Reshaping Our Estate
programme, which aims to improve the efficiency of estate usage, and key academic
and commercial building projects. Jo holds an MSc from UCL/Imperial College and a
BEng from the University of Exeter, with extensive experience in transport
assessment, modelling, and project management. Notable projects include
Chelmsford Central Campus redevelopment and traffic modelling for the London
2012 Olympics.
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Dr Bell is working at the interface of finance and systemic risk, collaborating with the
world’s largest asset-owners to enable their financial resources to be stewarded in
service of planetary boundaries and just societies. She is an impact- and values-
focused senior professional with over 20 years leadership experience in establishing
and growing innovative, impactful organisations and programmes that bridge
academia and the public, private and third sectors.
Aida Berhamovic is the Director of Estates at the Royal College of Music, where she
oversees all aspects of capital development, facilities management, property management,
and environmental sustainability to ensure RCM remains one of the world's top
conservative. As a leader in corporate real estate, Aida has worked with established consultancy firms and client-side organisations, managing estates, operations, and the design of various complex projects both in the UK and overseas. She is a chartered architect, a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects, and an Honorary Member of the Royal College of Music. Aida is currently a trustee for the EAUC, The Alliance for Sustainability Leadership in Education.
Director of Estates
Royal College of Music
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Sasha is Barnsley College's Head of Sustainability, driving forward the College's
Sustainability Strategy. Following a broad career in climate and sustainability, Sasha uses
her experience to create wide scale impact in the Further Education sector. In addition to her role at Barnsley College, Sasha is also a certified facilitator of the world famous 2030 SDG's game and will be facilitating a session during the conference fringe events.
Joe Billington has worked in the Education, Skills and Employment sector for twenty-
seven years He led and managed work based learning, further education institutions
and careers services in east London for ten years before moving into government
agencies. He was Director of Communications for the Learning and Skills Council
first in London and then nationally between 2007 and 2012. He led the National
Careers Service and transformed its operations from 2012 to 2020. He is now
Deputy Director in the Strategic Policy Directorate of the Department for Education,
leading on Sustainability and Climate Change alongside the Policy Profession and
Child Poverty.
Deputy Director Stategic Policy Directorate
Department for Education
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Katy has led the development of wide-ranging sustainability initiatives at the
University of Worcester. Her work focuses on the campus, working in the community
and embedding sustainability in the curriculum. Overseeing the development of
students as partners on major sustainability change programs and building
sustainability skills with students and student volunteers, Katy’s work has won
several national and international awards. Katy's research interests include
frameworks for measuring sustainability culture in Higher Education, managing
energy in student-rented homes, an online magazine for students, academics and
practitioners to engage students in sustainable development and developing bike
share schemes.
Katy Boom
Sustainability Initiatives Lead
University of Worcester
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Elliott works as the Sustainability Manager at Loughborough University, boasting
over 15 years of experience in the sustainability field and is responsible for bringing
the universities sustainability strategy to life. With a recently completed Masters in
Climate Change Policy and Politics, his work supports all areas from Staff and
student engagement, campus operations and decarbonisation, development of
policies and sustainability in the curriculum. Working at a world leading University for
Sport, Elliott also explores the intersection of sports and climate change, advocating
for eco-friendly practices in sports.
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Joanna is Director of Sustainability at the University of Exeter where she provides strategic
direction to the University and is responsible for developing and implementing long-term
plans to meet its ambitious carbon commitments and improve its sustainability.
Joanna’s previous roles include Head of Sustainability at the University of Cambridge and
Senior Policy Adviser for Sustainable Development at the Higher Education Funding Council
for England (HEFCE).
Joanna is a Chartered Environmentalist, a Fellow of the Institute of Environmental
Management and Assessment and a Fellow of the EAUC. In 2022, she was also named on
the inaugural ENDS Report Power List as one of the 100 UK environmental professionals
who have made the greatest impact in the past two years.
Joanna Chamberlain
Director of Sustainability University of Exeter
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Celine is our Project Manager - Biodiversity, and works primarily on delivering SOS-UK's
nature and engagement programmes, namely Wilding Schools, Wilding Campuses and
Green Impact. She has previously led on other biodiversity-focused programmes, including
Students For Trees, Farming for Carbon & Nature and Hedgehog Friendly Campus. Prior to
joining SOS-UK, she previously worked at Warwick SU and completed a degree in Zoology
at Bristol.
Celine Clark
Project Manager -Biodiversity
SOS-UK
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Darren Coxon is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Kompass Education, a
consultancy specialising in providing schools and colleges the training, support and tools
they need to innovate safely and ethically with AI. An educator for 26 years, Darren has
worked in every sector in almost every role, including teacher, Head of Department
(mainstream and SEND), Head of Teaching and Learning, Principal (UK and international),
Director of Education, and Chief Operating Officer.
Over the last year, Darren has delivered keynotes and training for HMC, COBIS, BSME,
GSA, NASS, Wellington College’s UK and international Education Festivals, Saxton
Bampfylde, Independent Schools Portal, the National College, GESS Dubai, and the NAHT
Inspiring Leadership Conference.
Susie is the Sustainability Implementation Manager at the University of Edinburgh.
Her role includes developing and delivering resources to support and advise
University researchers and professional services staff to embed sustainability into
the research & innovation project lifecycles. She also supports and coordinates the
implementation of work towards the UK-wide Concordat for Sustainability in
Research & Innovation Practice across relevant operations and business practices.
Susie Cook
Sustainability Implementation Manager
University of Edinburgh
Dr Mioara Cristea is an Associate Professor in Psychology within the Department of
Psychology of the School of Social Sciences at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. Over
the last few years, she has conducted research looking the social, psychological, and
economic factors predicting sustainable behaviours (energy saving, recycling, carpooling,
use of public transportation) and attitudes at home and in the workplace. Her research also
includes studies on climate change conspiracy theories and collective actions.
Associate Professor in Psychology
Heriot-Watt University
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Julia is the Head of Environmental Sustainability at The University of Manchester, leading a
dedicated team on a mission to drive bold action to tackle the climate and nature crises
across the University’s core goals and operations. The collective efforts of her team, the
wider university community, and its students are driving real impact - from the construction of a new solar farm to transforming a car park into an urban hub of biodiversity, and everything in between! Julia has 18 years of experience working across environmental sustainability, beginning her career in consultancy before transitioning to the higher education sector.
Head of Environmental Sustainability
University of Manchester
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Michael is Co-Author of The Green Edge which tracks the skills, jobs and
employment driving the net zero transition, and it provides full open, and free access
to all its materials. He is also a Regent of the University of Edinburgh, and Fellow of
UCL. While building and running a number of businesses, he has held positions
progressing skills in the UK e.g. Board member of the PPITB and its successor
organisations for over 20 years, Chair of the Polymer Awarding Body. He has written
extensively on skills, jobs and employment issues, and in particular job design.
Emma is completing her year in industry with the Sustainability Service at the
University of Leeds, as the Sustainability Projects Assistant. This involves supporting
the University's Climate Action Plan, including calculating Scope 3 travel emissions
and the delivery of the Blueprint programme which aids schools and services at the
University to develop their own sustainable action plans.
Sustainability Projects Assistant
University of Leeds
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A passionate advocate for progressive environmental and social change, Zoe
brings experience from a variety of sectors, including as Head of Sustainability at HM
Courts & Tribunals Service. She is a chartered environmentalist and has full Institute
of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) membership, the gold
standard for environment and sustainability professionals.
Lee Jowett is a Climate Change and Sustainability Research Fellow in the Sheffield Institute
of Education at Sheffield Hallam University. His interests are climate and sustainability
education, ranging from early years through to higher education and into adult learning. He
also has a passion for using school buildings and grounds to integrate into sustainability
education and teacher CPD. He spends half his time with in the Institute and the other half
undertaking climate action across the University. He brings over 20 years of working in
education, previously based in a local authority and prior to that a secondary science teacher and middle leader.
Climate Change and Sustainability Research Fellow
Sheffield Hallam University
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Evan is a sustainability professional with seven years of experience at University College
London (UCL), primarily leading on UCL’s Environmental Management System, while also
working across sustainable procurement, construction and biodiversity. From 2015 to 2018,
he led UCL to ISO 14001 certification, before spending time in Singapore to work as an
ecologist. Since returning to UCL in 2022, he has deepened his understanding of systems-
based approaches, how they can drive institutional sustainability, support change
management, reduce risk, and with a bit of imagination, even be a surprising source of
creativity.
Dr. Mark Kelly is Head of the Centre for Sustainability in the Atlantic Technological
University (ATU) and is currently on secondment with the Higher Education Authority
(HEA) as a national policy advisor on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).
Dr Mark Kelly
Centre for Sustainability Head
Atlantic Technological University
Alex Meredith is a Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), working in NTU
Psychology. He has expertise in education for sustainable futures (ESF), identity theory, and
behaviour change. He is also the chair of the ESF group at the Trent Institute of Learning &
Teaching, and Sustainability lead at NTU Psychology.
Senior Lecturer
Nottingham Trent University
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John is the Environmental Compliance Officer at the University of Leeds, working in the
Sustainability Service. John provides advice and support to colleagues across the University
to determine what environmental compliance looks like and how we achieve it, working
collaboratively across the University to identify key risk areas and leading the development
and implementation of plans to address these.
John has a key role in maintaining the University’s Environmental Management System and
ensuring this system meets the requirements of the ISO 14001:2015 standard.
Professor Liz Mossop is a university leader, academic and veterinary surgeon. She
has served as Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University since January 2024.
Prior to joining Sheffield Hallam, Liz held the posts of Provost and Senior Deputy
Vice-Chancellor, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Student Engagement and
Development at the University of Lincoln.
Liz began her career as a veterinary surgeon and she continues to contribute
actively to her research field as well as making significant contribution to the Royal
College of Veterinary Surgeons. She was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship
from the Higher Education Academy in 2016.
Vice Chancellor
Sheffield Hallam University
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Rebecca is Head of Community Engagement at Milton Keynes College, where she
develops partnerships with stakeholders including charities, community groups, and
schools. She aligns her work with the college’s Fairer Futures strategy, ensuring
opportunities for student enrichment, skills development, sustainability, and living the
college’s values are embedded.
This approach is fundamental to the success of the annual College in the Community
Day. In April 2025 over 1,100 staff and students volunteered for more than 50
community activities in Milton Keynes, generating over £133,300 in social value
through volunteering, donations, and fundraising.
Andrew leads on Education for Sustainable Development at De Montfort University. His
teaching and research focuses on systems-change for sustainability in communities and
organisational settings. Andrew leads on a range of collaborative projects in the
Leicestershire area focussed on taking action on climate change, as part of DMU's civic
university commitments.
Rachel Schwartz-Narbonne is an Environmental Chemist who studies the interactions of
human and more-than-human communities with environmental pollution. She uses a wide
range of tools, from transdisciplinary walks to analytical chemistry analysis of microbial
lipids, to explore the environment.
Environmental Chemist
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As Head of the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures, Shona works across disciplinary,
professional, and institutional boundaries to drive research-led climate action. Shona acts as a key link to support academic engagement and opportunities for innovative research and innovation through delivery of the University of Leeds' institutional Climate Plan programme.
Externally to the University of Leeds, Shona is founding steering committee member of the
UK Universities Climate Network and co-lead of the network's net zero universities activity stream. Shona has been an Honorary Fellow of the EAUC since 2022.
Lucy's passion for essential skill development through leadership opportunities
started through teaching at Loughborough College. Lucy went on to join the
Leadership Skills Foundation in 2008 to share her passion for enabling young people
to build their essential leadership skills through recognised leadership programmes.
Recently teaming up with WWF and RSPB to create an Environment Leadership
Programme providing opportunities for young people to deliver agency through
leading projects and activities that make a difference. Lucy is passionate to share
her learnings on how to support young people to believe, lead and succeed in being
the changemakers of the future.
Director Innovation and Standards Futures
Dr Lucia Walsh works as a Sustainability Education & Innovation Lead at TU Dublin’s
Office of the VP for Sustainability where she supports colleagues from across the
university to integrate education for sustainability and global citizenship into their
practice meaningfully though competency-building approaches. Her teaching,
research & collaborations include social entrepreneurship and impact, circular and
regenerative approaches to business, education for sustainability and innovative
pedagogical approaches for transformative learning. Lucia’s focus has been on
empowering learners with entrepreneurial mindsets to address complex social,
environmental and economic challenges.