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An overview of the engagement of higher education institutions in the implementation of the UN sustainable development goals
- University of São Paulo
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
Higher education institutions provide valuable inputs toward implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Yet, it is unclear how this engagement is taking place across the world. This study addresses ...
- Posted June 15, 2023
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Low carbon futures: assessing the status of decarbonisation efforts at universities within a 2050 perspective
- Nottingham Trent University
- University of Coimbra
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
- Open University of the Netherlands
- Universidade Fernando Pessoa
- Universidade Federal da Paraíba
Background: The implementation of sustainability at universities means that they can also play a key role in the transition to a low carbon economy, and in assisting global efforts towards ...
- Posted June 15, 2023
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An assessment of attitudes and perceptions of international university students on climate change
- University of Malta (Northern Harbor District)
- Bournemouth University (Dorset)
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
- University of Beira Interior
- Liverpool John Moores University
- Addis Ababa University
Universities have an unrivaled potential to educate students on climate change issues and to actively engage them in climate affairs, both as citizens and influencers of future professions. Despite this ...
- Posted June 15, 2023
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Governance in the implementation of the UN sustainable development goals in higher education: global trends
- Winona State University (MN)
- Universidade Federal de Vicosa
- University of Malta (Northern Harbor District)
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (Eastern)
- Universidade Fernando Pessoa
Governance is a key component for implementing sustainable development (SD) initiatives in university teaching, research, and projects. This line of thinking also applies to implementing the United Nations (UN) sustainable ...
- Posted June 15, 2023
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COVID-19: the impact of a global crisis on sustainable development teaching
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- University of Chester
- Bournemouth University (Dorset)
- University of Aveiro
- University of Malta (Northern Harbor District)
- University of Passo Fundo
- Universidade NOVA de Lisboa
- Universidade Aberta
- Universidade Federal da Paraíba
- North-West University (North West)
- University of Milano-Bicocca
- Universidade federal de Santa Maria
- College of Charleston (SC)
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a global crisis, one which also influences the ways sustainability is being taught at universities. This paper undertakes an analysis of the extent to which ...
- Posted May 11, 2022
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A framework for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in university programmes
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
- University of Passo Fundo
- University of Aveiro
- University of Coimbra
- University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz
- Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador
- University of Wroclaw/Uniwersytet Wrocławski (Wrocław)
- University of Belgrade
- Universidade Positivo
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- University of Milano-Bicocca
- University of Malta (Northern Harbor District)
- Universidade federal de Santa Maria
There is a perceived need to develop approaches, methods and tools that may help higher education institutions to systematically introduce the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into research and teaching as ...
- Posted May 11, 2022
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Mapping sustainability initiatives in higher education institutions in Latin America
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
- Universidad Galileo
- Universidade federal de Santa Maria
- University of Passo Fundo
- Universidade Federal da Paraíba
- Universidad EAFIT (Antioquia)
- Universidad de Sonora (Sonora)
- Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná
Many higher education institutions (HEIs) around the world are involved in a variety of sustainability initiatives. These are acknowledged to be important elements in fostering the cause of sustainability in ...
- Posted May 11, 2022
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Trends in scientific publishing on sustainability in higher education
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- University of Passo Fundo
- Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná
- Universidade Positivo
- University of Chester
- University of Malta (Northern Harbor District)
- University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz
It is widely acknowledged that research and publications in peer reviewed journals offer important metrics in describing the academic outputs of higher education institutions on one hand, and their societal ...
- Posted May 11, 2022
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Towards Carbon Neutrality in Higher Education Institutions: Case of Two Private Universities in Colombia
- Universidad EAN
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
This paper addresses the path followed by two private higher education institutions (HEI) in Colombia towards achieving carbon neutrality. The methodology followed by these universities to achieve a carbon-neutral certification ...
- Posted May 11, 2022
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Sustainable development goals: a framework for deploying indicators for higher education institutions
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
- University of Passo Fundo
This paper aims to analyse the extent to which the sustainable development goals (SDGs) are being considered at higher education institutions (HEIs) and propose and test the possible acceptance of ...
- Posted May 11, 2022
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Holistic integration of sustainability at universities: Evidences from Colombia
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
- Universidad EAFIT (Antioquia)
- Universidad de Medellin
Education for sustainable development in universities provides the university’s community (i.e. students, administrative and academic staff) with the skills and capabilities needed to contribute to the achievement of ...
- Posted May 11, 2022
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Mapping sustainability initiatives in higher education institutions in Latin America
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
Many higher education institutions (HEIs) around the world are involved in a variety of sustainability initiatives. These are acknowledged to be important elements in fostering the cause of sustainability in ...
- Posted Feb. 1, 2022
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Towards a common future: revising the evolution of university-based sustainability research literature
- University of Beira Interior
- University of Passo Fundo
- University of Campinas
- Hiroshima University
- Universidade NOVA de Lisboa
- Universidade Federal Fluminense
- University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz
- Bournemouth University (Dorset)
- University of Wroclaw/Uniwersytet Wrocławski (Wrocław)
- University of Minho
- Universidade federal de Santa Maria
- University of Belgrade
- University of the Aegean (Lesvos)
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
The field of sustainability has evolved considerably since the report “Our Common Future” was published in 1987. Whereas matters related to sustainable development used to be of marginal interest in ...
- Posted May 28, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic and the growing need to train engineers aligned to the sustainable development goals
- Universidade Federal de São Carlos
- University of Campinas
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
- Universidade Federal Fluminense
- Manchester Metropolitan University
Considering the requirements of sustainable development regarding professionals training and the challenges evidenced during Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, this study aims to contribute to the debates regarding the need to ...
- Posted May 4, 2021
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Implementing social projects with undergraduate students: an analysis of essential characteristics
- Université de Sherbrooke (QC)
- University of Campinas
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
- University of Passo Fundo
- Universidade Federal Fluminense
This study aims to analyse the essential characteristics for the success of social projects developed with undergraduate students of higher education institutions (HEIs).
- Posted April 8, 2021
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Sustainability practices at private universities: a state-of-the-art assessment
- University of Passo Fundo
- Universidade Federal de Vicosa
- College of Charleston (SC)
- Universidade NOVA de Lisboa
- University of A Coruña (a Coruña)
- University of Worcester
- University of Minho
- Pompeu Fabra University
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
Private universities also play a key role in the sustainability debate. But despite their importance, there a shortage of research on how sustainability is being implemented at private universities. Based ...
- Posted April 8, 2021
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COVID-19, sustainable development and higher education: towards a recovery path
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
This paper aims to outline the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to universities and how they may react.
- Posted Feb. 10, 2021
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University teaching staff and sustainable development: an assessment of competences
- University of Beira Interior
- University of Passo Fundo
- Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
- University of Southern Maine (ME)
- University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz
- University of Aveiro
- Universidade federal de Santa Maria
- University of Belgrade
- University of Malta (Northern Harbor District)
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
Teaching about matters related to sustainable development requires not only a personal motivation from educators, but also a variety of competences. This paper reports on a multi-country study, which aimed ...
- Posted Feb. 9, 2021
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The role of planning in implementing sustainable development in a higher education context
- University of Beira Interior
- University of Passo Fundo
- University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz
- Bournemouth University (Dorset)
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Universität Bonn (Köln)
- University of Malta (Northern Harbor District)
- Amirkabir University of Technology
- University of the Aegean (Lesvos)
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
The implementation of sustainable development in higher education is an important goal, and one which requires much planning. The many recurring problems and barriers that hinder the attainment of sustainable ...
- Posted Aug. 28, 2020
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Integrative Approaches to Sustainable Development at University Level
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
- University of Beira Interior
- University of Passo Fundo
- Manchester Metropolitan University
This book documents and compares the experiences of a wide range of universities across the five continents with regard to sustainable development, making it of special interest to sustainability researchers ...
- Posted Aug. 28, 2020
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The contribution of Regional Centers of Expertise for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
- University of Passo Fundo
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Universität Bonn (Köln)
- Université de Bretagne Sud/University of South Brittany (Vannes)
The implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals requires a fully integrated approach between sectors, disciplines, countries, and actors. On ...
- Posted May 13, 2020
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A comparative study of approaches towards energy efficiency and renewable energy use at higher education institutions
- University of Beira Interior
- University of Passo Fundo
- Universidade Federal Fluminense
- University of Campinas
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) (Perak Darul Ridzuan)
- American University of Central Asia
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
The potential for energy efficiency and for the deployment of renewable energy at universities is substantial, and they represent promising ways to meet an institution's energy needs on the ...
- Posted May 13, 2020
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Sustainability and procurement practices in higher education institutions: Barriers and drivers
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
- University of Passo Fundo
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Universidade federal de Santa Maria
- University of Winchester
- University of the Aegean (Lesvos)
A review of the literature reveals the scant research on sustainable procurement in the public sector, and in particular higher education institutions (HEIs). In this context, this paper aims to ...
- Posted May 13, 2020
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The role of planning in implementing sustainable development in a higher education context
- University of Beira Interior
- University of Passo Fundo
- University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz
- Bournemouth University (Dorset)
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Universität Bonn (Köln)
- University of Malta (Northern Harbor District)
- Amirkabir University of Technology
- University of the Aegean (Lesvos)
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
The implementation of sustainable development in higher education is an important goal, and one which requires much planning. The many recurring problems and barriers that hinder the attainment of sustainable ...
- Posted May 11, 2020
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Analysis of the perception of engineering students regarding sustainability
- Université de Sherbrooke (QC)
- University of Campinas
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
- Universidade Federal Fluminense
- Universidad Libre (Valle del Cauca)
This research aims to evaluate the engineering students' perception regarding sustainability. For this, a survey was developed based on sustainability parameters from a detailed analysis of the Global Reporting Initiative ...
- Posted March 4, 2020
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The role of green and Sustainability Offices in fostering sustainability efforts at higher education institutions
- Leuphana University of Lüneburg
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
- University of Passo Fundo
- University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz
Green and Sustainability Offices are special settings which assist initiatives within higher education institutions to coordinate their efforts and work in the field of sustainable development. The set-up of such ...
- Posted July 19, 2019
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Sustainable Development Goals and sustainability teaching at universities: Falling behind or getting ahead of the pack?
- Nottingham Trent University
- University of Beira Interior
- University of Passo Fundo
- Bournemouth University (Dorset)
- University of Aveiro
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Universidade federal de Santa Maria
- Universidade Aberta
- University of Malta (Northern Harbor District)
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
The fact that the world community is engaged in pursuing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) means that an unrivalled opportunity is provided to universities, both in respect of teaching and ...
- Posted July 19, 2019
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The role of higher education institutions in sustainability initiatives at the local level
- University of Passo Fundo
- Allegheny College (PA)
- Università di Verona
- Università di Bologna
- University of Latvia
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- University of Belgrade
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
Universities are central players and important economic actors in many regions, and many of them are, in general, nationally and internationally active in respect of matters related to sustainable development ...
- Posted June 25, 2019
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The integration of social responsibility and sustainability in practice: Exploring attitudes and practices in Higher Education Institutions
- University of Worcester
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Universidade federal de Santa Maria
- University of Chester
- Griffith University (Queensland)
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
- University of Winchester
- University of Milano-Bicocca
The demands placed on Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to deliver sustainability initiatives alongside their long-standing social responsibility commitments has been recognised in literature. However, how these interrelate in practice continues ...
- Posted May 6, 2019
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Assessing research trends related to Sustainable Development Goals: local and global issues
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
- University of Passo Fundo
- Manchester Metropolitan University
The Sustainable Development Goals agreed by the United Nations in September 2015 comprise 17 goals and 169 targets aimed at integrating matters related to sustainable development into the overall economic ...
- Posted Dec. 11, 2018
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The role of transformation in learning and education for sustainability
- North-West University (North West)
- Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya
- University of Campinas
- Universidade Federal Fluminense
- Damascus University
- University of Latvia
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
- University of Belgrade
Education research has acknowledged the value of transformation, which offers an opportunity for researching and rethinking how appropriate and successful educational practices may be. However, despite the role of transformation ...
- Posted Dec. 11, 2018
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Sustainability and the Humanities
- Canterbury Christ Church University
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
This book explores the strong links between sustainability and the humanities, which go beyond the inclusion of social sciences in discussions on sustainability, and offers a holistic discussion on the ...
- Posted Sept. 7, 2018
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Integrative Approaches to Sustainable Development at University Level
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
- University of Beira Interior
- University of Passo Fundo
- Manchester Metropolitan University
Integrative Approaches to Sustainable Development at University Level compares various colleges around the world, focusing on sustainable development. This book is intended for those who are either practitioners or researchers ...
- Posted June 28, 2018
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Barriers to innovation and sustainability at universities around the world
- University of Passo Fundo
- University of São Paulo
- James Cook University (Queensland)
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
- University of Nottingham
- University of Michigan (MI)
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS
This paper explores the link between innovation and sustainability in the context of higher education, with the purpose of investigating the fundamental barriers for innovation and sustainable development in universities ...
- Posted Feb. 12, 2018
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Evaluating the engagement of universities in capacity building for sustainable development in local communities
- Bournemouth University (Dorset)
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
- University of Beira Interior
- University of Passo Fundo
Universities have the potential to play a leading role in enabling communities to develop more sustainable ways of living and working however, sustainable communities may only emerge with facilitation, community ...
- Posted Dec. 22, 2017
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