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Intrapersonal capacities for sustainability: a change agent perspective on the ‘inner dimension’ of sustainability work
- Blekinge Institute of Technology
An ongoing discussion in education for sustainable development (ESD) research has focused on defining a list of agreed upon sustainability competencies required for the work of sustainability change agents. This …
- Posted June 15, 2023
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How to Repurpose the University: A Resilience Lens on Sustainability Governance
- Blekinge Institute of Technology
- Keele University
Universities have an important role in moving society towards a more sustainable future. However, this will require us to repurpose universities, reorienting and refocusing the different university domains (education, research, …
- Posted May 20, 2022
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Contemplative Practices in Higher Education for Sustainable Development: An exploration of their role for moving society towards sustainability
- Blekinge Institute of Technology
In order for future sustainability leaders to stand a chance at tackling the sustainability challenge, they need to be skilled and capable enough to cope with them. Higher education for …
- Posted May 5, 2021
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Educational contexts and designs for cultivating leaders capable of addressing the wicked issues of sustainability transitions.
- Blekinge Institute of Technology
The ongoing sustainability crisis offer numerous, multifaced societal challenges as a result of the ongoing degradation of socio-ecological systems by human activity causing massive ecological damage and human suffering. Overcoming …
- Posted May 4, 2021
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The Use of Reflective Pedagogies in Sustainability Leadership Education—A Case Study
- Blekinge Institute of Technology
This study aims to examine the use of reflective pedagogies in sustainability leadership education by investigating two specific pedagogical tools—the Portfolio and Pod—employed by the Master’s in Strategic Leadership towards …
- Posted Feb. 9, 2021
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Competence Literate but Context Lacking? Investigating the Potential of Study Abroad Programs to Promote Sustainability Competence Acquisition in Students
- Blekinge Institute of Technology
The examination of pedagogies that promote effective sustainability learning has led to vigorous academic discussion, as has research regarding the role of competence-based learning for sustainability. This paper investigates the …
- Posted Feb. 9, 2021
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The importance of university, students and students’ union partnerships in student-led projects: A case study
- Blekinge Institute of Technology
- Keele University
Purpose This paper aims to explore a single-institution case study of partnership working between students, the University and Students’ Union, through four student-led sustainability projects. The paper analyses the role …
- Posted May 11, 2020
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Curriculum Design for Transformative Enterprise Education within the Context of Strategic Sustainable Development
- Blekinge Institute of Technology
There is a need for large-scale and coordinated leadership and innovation to transform society toward sustainability. Working from the Strategic Sustainable Development (SSD) approach, the authors investigated the potential of …
- Posted April 11, 2018
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Master in Sustainable Product-Service System Innovation
- Blekinge Institute of Technology
The world today is increasingly demanding products and services that consider sustainability. At BTH, we believe that combining an overarching approach to socio-ecological sustainability with a disciplined approach to meeting …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Master of Strategic Leadership Toward Sustainability
- Blekinge Institute of Technology
The aim of this programme is for each Master's graduate to: Have a thorough understanding of an intellectually strict, widely applicable framework for strategic sustainable development. To develop leadership capabilities …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Organizational networks as catalysts for strategic sustainable development
- Blekinge Institute of Technology
In an increasingly connected and interdependent world, the global sustainability challenge needs to be addressed by organizational networks from a whole-systems perspective. This study explores organizations through the lens of …
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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The Campus Sustainability Movement: A strategic perspective
- Blekinge Institute of Technology
Society is facing a crisis of un-sustainability. The sector of higher education is well poised to support transition to a sustainable society. This thesis assesses the efforts of the Campus …
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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