Sponsors

Headline Sponsor

Our mission is very simple. We help UK universities and the wider scientific industry reduce waste and consume resources sustainably to enable research organisations to thrive in an increasingly resource-constrained world. 
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We've experienced first-hand the difficulties involved in disposing of unused or surplus laboratory equipment. Currently, the most common route for equipment disposal is...well, disposal. 
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We offer a hassle-free, more sustainable alternative. By offering a service where we collect, store and resell equipment for reuse, we are preventing the needless disposal of equipment - whilst helping you to achieve your environmental targets by reducing your carbon footprint and even generate revenue by offering a share of the profit.

Refreshment Sponsor

For more than 65 years, we’ve been moving mobility forward. What began with a small fleet of cars in 1957 has expanded to a network of mobility solutions that serves customers in more than 90 countries and territories around the world.  
 
Over the years, we’ve learned moving forward isn’t a simple matter of going from point A to B. Today, mobility is the movement of people and goods. It goes beyond the vehicles we drive to encompass an integrated way of travel that meets every individual’s unique needs and preferences.
That is why it’s our vision to be the world’s best and most trusted mobility company. As mobility continues to evolve, we'll continue to innovate to work toward a reimagined mobility future that is more accessible, efficient and sustainable for all.
 
Better Mobility Decisions for Further and Higher Education:
Balancing the current need to keep your services mobile with longer term strategic objectives is never easy. Even deciding on the best form of transport for a single journey involves the assessment of multiple factors such as cost, convenience, risk, and driver acceptance. Enterprise is the Business Partner you need offering access to Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Enterprise Car Club and Enterprise Flex-E-Rent.
 

Exhibitors

ECD Architects is an award-winning practice specialising in the design of low energy, low environmental impact buildings, cost effectively and to the highest quality standards.




Food for Life Scotland aims to make good food the easy choice for everyone. We focus on the power of public food and its potential to have a positive impact on health, the environment, and the local economy. Our key focus is on getting more fresh, sustainable, local food on school plates and in public sector spaces across Scotland. We do this by supporting local authorities to achieve the Food for Life Served Here award. Soil Association Scotland is the charity that digs deeper to transform the way we eat, farm and care for our natural world.





The Open University (OU) is the largest academic institution in the UK and a world leader in flexible supported online learning. Since it began in 1969, the OU has taught more the OU has taught more than 2.2 million students worldwide and currently has over 200,000 students, including around 20,000 in Scotland.   
 
82% of the OU’s research impact is assessed to be world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework, 2021) and our teaching has received the Gold rating in the Office for Students (OfS) 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).    
 
The OU in Scotland is the largest provider of part-time undergraduate higher education in Scotland and has ranked first in Scotland for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024.  
 
The OU works with Scotland's employers and businesses to provide high quality learning and skills including a range of funding to enable training. 74% of OU students in Scotland are in full-time or part-time employment, and three out of four FTSE 100 companies have sponsored staff to take OU courses.      
In Scotland, 23% of students are living in rural or remote areas and 85% of graduates are remaining in the location where they studied - so their talent and skills benefit local communities.    
 
For further information please visit The Open University.    





Since 1959, customer care and new product innovation has established Glasdon UK Limited as a market leader in the design and manufacture of sustainable solutions for clean, safe and welcoming spaces that inspire learning and well-being.

Glasdon is committed to environmentally friendly manufacturing processes and use recycled and recyclable materials where possible. Glasdon’s product range includes award-winning litter bins, recycling bins designed to make waste and recycling management effortless, modular buildings and housings, cycle storage, outdoor seating and more!

All products are built to withstand the demands of daily use, ensuring longevity and reliability. Glasdon offer custom solutions and a complimentary design service to ensure products reflect specific brand guidelines.

From choosing the right product to ongoing support, Glasdon’s dedicated team is there to help every step of the way.

Website: www.glasdon.com 
Email: enquiries@glasdon-uk.co.uk