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Living labs in the context of the UN sustainable development goals: state of the art
- Windesheim University of Applied Sciences
- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (Santa Catarina)
- University of Coimbra
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Universidade Fernando Pessoa
- Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi
This paper reports on a comprehensive study, which has investigated the approaches, methods and tools being deployed in implementing living labs among higher education institutions (HEIs) around the world. Two ...
- Posted June 15, 2023
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Ensuring sustainability in internationalisation efforts at higher education institutions
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS
- University of Nottingham
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- National University of Sciences and Technology (Federal)
- Università di Bologna
- Universidade Fernando Pessoa
Purpose: Higher education institutions (HEIs) around the world are engaged in internationalisation efforts. Yet internationalisation per se is associated with significant pressures on the environment and environmental resources, which need ...
- Posted June 15, 2023
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Towards symbiotic approaches between universities, sustainable development, and cities
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- University of Coimbra
- University of Passo Fundo
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná
Universities are key actors and play a central role in the cities which host them, either as employers, consumers or simply as a magnet to young people and cultural activities ...
- Posted June 15, 2023
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Handling climate change education at universities: an overview
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Romanian Academy
- Hiroshima University
- UNSW Sydney (NSW)
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- University of Passo Fundo
- University of Malta (Northern Harbor District)
- Kwara State University
- University of Belgrade
- University of Campinas
- Universidad Católica del Norte
- Universidade Federal Fluminense
- University of Education, Winneba
- Universidade Fernando Pessoa
- University of Latvia
- KTH Royal Institute of Technology
- University of Fort Hare
- Nottingham Trent University
- Indian Institute of Management (Jharkhand)
- University of Colombo
This paper reports on a study which aimed at identifying the extent to which matters related to climate change are addressed within the teaching and research practices at universities, with ...
- Posted May 11, 2022
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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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Sustainability practices at higher education institutions in Asia
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Universidade Fernando Pessoa
- Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) (Perak Darul Ridzuan)
- Universiti Utara Malaysia
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
- University of Waterloo (ON)
- Universiti Putra Malaysia
- Hiroshima University
- University of Passo Fundo
- Beaconhouse National University
- Khulna University of Engineering & Technology
- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (Santa Catarina)
It is still unclear how Asian universities incorporate the theory or practice of sustainable development (SD) in their research and education programmes. To address this gap, the purpose of this ...
- 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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Supporting the role of universities in leading individual and societal transformation through education for sustainable development
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- University of St Andrews (Scotland)
- Quality Assurance Agency For Higher Education (--None--)
- University of the West of England, Bristol
- Advance HE
- Cardiff Metropolitan University
- University of Bristol
There is growing recognition of the value of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) for all learners, and of the unique role that universities play in the transformation of individuals, institutions ...
- 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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Analysis of sustainability insertion in materials selection courses of engineering undergraduate programmes
- University of Campinas
- Universidade Federal Fluminense
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Universidad Católica del Norte
This study aims to analyse how the materials selection courses of engineering undergraduate programmes can be better aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Posted May 11, 2022
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Provision of education for sustainability development and sustainability literacy in business programs in three higher education institutions in Brazil, Colombia and Peru
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Centro Universitário Municipal de Franca
- Universidad Nacional Jorge Basadre Grohmann
- Universidad Externado de Colombia
This paper aims to report on the status and the development of education for sustainable development (ESD) and sustainability literacy (SL) in three Latin American (LA) higher education institutions (HEIs ...
- Posted May 11, 2022
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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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Higher education and food waste: assessing current trends
- Allegheny College (PA)
- University of Passo Fundo
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz
- Università di Verona
Food waste is a considerable sustainability challenge, and many universities around the world are engaged in food waste prevention. University canteens offer opportunities for prevention of food waste by steering ...
- Posted Feb. 19, 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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The role of higher education institutions in sustainability initiatives at the local level
- University of Beira Interior
- University of Passo Fundo
- Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná
- Allegheny College (PA)
- University of Waterloo (ON)
- Brescia University (KY)
- Institut Mines-Télécom Business School
- Università di Verona
- University of Bristol
- University of Latvia
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
- Università di Bologna
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Sunway University (Selangor)
- Thaksin University (Songkhla)
- University of Chester
- Universidade Federal de Vicosa
- Universiti Malaysia Sabah (Sabah)
- Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar (Odisha)
- University of Belgrade
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 May 4, 2020
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Implications of vertical policy integration for sustainable development implementation in higher education institutions
- Manchester Metropolitan University
The United Nations together with various national and local actors have acknowledged the importance of sustainable development. However, sustainable development implementation is not straightforward and requires contribution by different actors ...
- Posted April 17, 2020
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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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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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An Analysis of the Sustainability of Different Methods of Delivering Higher Education
- Manchester Metropolitan University
Transforming society and the economy to a more sustainable basis remains one of the most significant challenges of the 21st Century. Higher education institutions are considered key in helping to ...
- Posted June 20, 2018
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Leadership for Sustainability in Higher Education
- Canterbury Christ Church University
- Manchester Metropolitan University
Sustainability is a complex concept, and the challenge of understanding it and applying it to a diverse, multi-agent, organizational setting with its potentially conflicting priorities cannot be underestimated. Leadership for ...
- Posted May 30, 2018
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