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Universities’ role in the climate change battle How can higher education institutions support a fair transition to a low carbon future?
As governments around the world prepare to discuss action on climate change at COP26 in Glasgow, we explore what can be done within universities globally to work towards a sustainable future. After the upheaval of the pandemic, how can the higher education sector rebuild in a more environmentally conscientious, equitable way to support a healthier planet? These resources offer advice on ways in which universities can leverage their teaching, research and public engagement to advance the fight against rising temperatures and other global challenges.
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Students want opportunities to develop skills and knowledge to address sustainability issues . Matthew Lawson describes how sustainability can be embedded into the student experience
The dos and don ’ ts of creating a large - scale sustainability module
Rachel Lander , Sylvia Snijders and Gustavo Espinoza Ramos discuss lessons learned from creating a sustainability module that ’ s taken by …
Three steps to designing online learning that supports a sustainable future
Lizzy Garner - Foy offers practical guidance on how to plan , design and develop open , accessible online learning materials that support work …
Engaging students in applied research to tackle Sustainable Development Goals
Jen O ’ Brien describes a pedagogical project that engages students in applied research carried out in partnership with external organisations , …
Eight ways universities can reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Ellie Bothwell outlines recommendations from THE ’ s recent report on how universities around the world are performing in the race to net zero carbon emissions
Greener assessment : transitioning to online marking
Universities should lead by example on sustainability issues , looking at what they can do to shrink their environmental impact . Here , Ling Xia and Yao Wu outline a project that could herald a major reduction in their institution ’ s paper consumption
It ’ s a game changer : using design thinking to find solutions to the Sustainable …
Rachel Bickerdike explains how using design thinking to find solutions to the Sustainable Development Goals …
Embedding social impact considerations into business programmes
Ridhima Aggarwal shares effective strategies for fostering a deep understanding of how business and society are interlinked and …
How to ensure online education is a clear win for the SDGs
Online teaching offers many opportunities to drive education and awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals . …
Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals : investing in early career interdisciplinarity
Three PhD students share tips for embracing an interdisciplinary approach to research from the start of one ’ s academic career to aid progress towards tackling the Sustainable Development Goals
Demystifying impact : a glossary of key terms
The extensive terminology surrounding research ‘ impact ’ can be confusing for those new to it . To help , Alex Smith and Laura Tucker have compiled a glossary of the most common terms
THE podcast : how NYU and the University of S ã o Paulo are thinking …
Ahead of COP26 , leaders at NYU and S ã o Paulo spoke with us about how universities can be leaders in tackling the climate crisis and what …
Enhance your research through public engagement and collaboration
How can academics shape research around mutually beneficial public engagement and collaboration ? Emily Burns outlines the key …
How universities can ensure they have a positive impact on local communities
Jane Robinson offers advice on developing effective ‘ civic engagement ’ strategies to ensure universities have a positive long …
Prepare for student sustainability demands to go through the roof
Students will be the driving force behind universities finally being held accountable and made to practise what they preach on climate change , says Andreas Kaplan
Social sciences , humanities and arts are critical for sustainability
The neglect of social sciences , humanities and arts is at the heart of why the shift to sustainability has been slow − and why it may eventually fail , say Eric Neumayer and Charles Joly
