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The evolving engineer; professional accreditation sustainability criteria and societal imperatives and norms
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (Co. Cork)
Professional accreditation criteria around sustainability are an important consideration in the delivery of accredited (chemical) engineering programmes. This paper looks at the sustainability related criteria required by a number of …
- Posted June 15, 2023
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Strategic Plan
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (Co. Cork)
This two‐year plan builds on our strengths in student focus, sustainability, and community and global engagement, to identify actions to respond to the current crisis and position UCC for long‐term …
- Posted Oct. 19, 2022
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Delivering on the promise: how are sustainability research institutes enabling interdisciplinary research?
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (Co. Cork)
Despite the potential for research institutes to advance interdisciplinary research on university campuses, There have been few studies on how interdisciplinary research centres integrate multiple disciplines in practice, how they …
- Posted May 11, 2022
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Centre for Co-operative Studies
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (Co. Cork)
The mission of the Centre for Co-operative Studies is to promote, through its research, consultancy and educational activities, the continued growth of the co-operative movement, as an effective, locally-owned and …
- Posted Sept. 22, 2020
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UCC Green Campus
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (Co. Cork)
University of Sanctuary Status - In 2018, University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork was awarded the title of University of Sanctuary by Places of Sanctuary Ireland in …
- Posted Aug. 1, 2019
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Freshwater Quality Monitoring and Assessment Certificate
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (Co. Cork)
This United Nations (UN) Environment affiliated postgraduate diploma will provide existing or future water professionals with the necessary knowledge to design and implement freshwater quality monitoring and assessment programmes. The …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Applied Environmental Geology (MSc)
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (Co. Cork)
The MSc in Applied Environmental Geology combines a core focus of hydrogeology/contaminated land and engineering geology (30 credits) with advanced modules in applied geophysics, geoinformatics, environmental monitoring and assessment, environmental …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Environmental and Natural Resources Law (LLM)
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (Co. Cork)
The LLM (Environmental and Natural Resources Law) is a new programme which takes advantage of a concentration of legal expertise in the field at the School of Law, University College …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Sustainable Energy (MEngSc)
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (Co. Cork)
UCC have developed a Masters in Engineering Science in Sustainable Energy, in recognition of the growing international market for sustainable energy systems and the shortage of qualified engineers. This programme …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Co-operative and Social Enterprise (MSc)
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (Co. Cork)
If you are interested in pursuing or developing a professional or voluntary career in the co-operative or social enterprise field, the MSc in Co-operative and Social Enterprise is designed with …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Sociology of Development and Globalisation (MA)
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (Co. Cork)
The innovative MA in the Sociology of Development and Globalisation analyses the globalisation of poverty and inequality and explores alternative strategies of development.
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Planning and Sustainable Development (MPlan)
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (Co. Cork)
The Master’s Degree in Planning and Sustainable Development (MPlan) is an internationally-recognised, professionally-accredited master’s course in spatial planning and development for cities, regions, towns, rural areas, and neighbourhoods.
As chartered …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Geography (BSc)
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (Co. Cork)
The Geography BSc provides insights into the links between the physical, human and environmental processes on planet Earth and explores the major issues facing society in the 21st century, such …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Environmental Science (BSc)
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (Co. Cork)
Environmental Science is the study of physical, chemical and biological processes of the Earth and of human interactions with these processes. It uses a multi-disciplinary perspective to consider approaches to …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Earth Science (BSc)
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (Co. Cork)
Earth Science investigates the functioning, development and use of Earth’s physical environment and involves the study of its atmosphere and oceans, its surface processes, and its crust and interior. It …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Applied Plant Biology (BSc)
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (Co. Cork)
Applied Plant Biology (APB) involves using plants to generate new products, such as foods, pharmaceuticals, or biofuels or processes, to solve environmental problems including food security and dwindling natural resources.
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Ecology and Environmental Biology (BSc)
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (Co. Cork)
The BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology degree is the only one of its kind in Ireland. The course was established in response to the increasing awareness of environmental and wildlife …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering (BE)
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (Co. Cork)
Civil, Structural and Environmental engineers design, construct and operate a wide range of environmental infrastructure, vital to the needs of a modern economy. All the infrastructure around us, including roads, …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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International Development and Food Policy (BSc)
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (Co. Cork)
The BSc International Development and Food Policy is the first undergraduate programme in Ireland to have a primary focus on international development, particularly on the countries of the global south. …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Fostering Sustainability Culture on an Irish Campus, Lessons Learned from UCC's Green Campus Journey
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (Co. Cork)
This session will tell the story of University College Cork's experience in embedding sustainability on campus over the last decade. This journey has taken UCC from a student-led campaign to …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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UCC becomes first university outside the US to win top Green award
- AASHE (MA)
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (Co. Cork)
The University College Cork is the first institution in Ireland to earn a STARS Gold rating.
- Posted Oct. 10, 2018
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(Re-)designing higher education curricula in times of systemic dysfunction: a responsible research and innovation perspective
- Wageningen University
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (Co. Cork)
- Queen's University Belfast
There is an urgent need to address the grand sustainability challenges of our time, and to explore new and more responsible ways of operating, researching, and innovating that enable society …
- Posted Feb. 5, 2018
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Using indicators to profile energy consumption and to inform energy policy in a university—A case study in Ireland
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (Co. Cork)
The services sector has the least amount of energy end use data available, which poses significant challenges to companies within the sector attempting to benchmark their energy performance and inform …
- Posted June 22, 2017
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Transdisciplinary Perspectives on Transitions to Sustainability
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (Co. Cork)
Demonstrating how a university can, in a very practical and pragmatic way, be re-envisioned through a transdisciplinary informed frame, this book shows how through an open and collegiate spirit of …
- Posted Aug. 29, 2016
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