Publications
Introduction
AASHE’s publications library is the leading repository of reports, journal articles, books, and student research on sustainability in higher education. Certain publication types are entered in the annual AASHE Awards Program.
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Junkyard Planet: Using Stories to Teach Managerial Accounting with a Sustainability Theme
- University of St. Thomas (MN)
The purpose of this article is to share my experience teaching managerial accounting as a sustainability-themed course using stories. Theme-based learning suggests a relatable theme can make course content more …
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How to Bring About Change – A Literature Review About Education and Learning Activities for Sustainable Development
- University of Gothenburg
Sustainable development and transformational change have become more critical thanever in the era of climate change. The aim of this literature review was to increase know-ledge on education and learning …
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Cultivating a Collaborative Culture for Ensuring Sustainable Development Goals in Higher Education: An Integrative Case Study
- Mount Mercy University (IA)
- Wingate University (NC)
Higher education institutions (HEIs) are not insulated from the challenges facing the planet and have been tasked as key stakeholders in sustainable development (SD). The preliminary data presented in this …
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Toward an integrated reporting framework in higher education institutions: evidence from a public university
- Yildiz Technical University
The main purpose of this paper is to evaluate to what extent a public university, named Yildiz Technical University, integrated report provides disclosure on International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) content …
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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 …
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The University at the Crossroads of Eco-Social Challenges: Pedagogy of Care and the Community of Life for a Transformative Learning
- Universidad de Granada
What kind of responsibility do universities have with regard to the current emergency created by ecological and socio-economic collapse? This work begins by considering the colonization of universities by neoliberal …
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Transforming sustainability education through transdisciplinary practice
- University of Technology Sydney
Addressing urban sustainability challenges through transformative learning requires learners to be receptive to alternative viewpoints and to critically analyse their own assumptions and worldviews. Higher education institutions have an important …
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Characterization of travel behavior at a university campus: A case study of Sharjah University City, UAE
- University of Sharjah (Sharjah)
Travelers to university campuses tend to follow particular travel patterns; hence, assessing these patterns offers a unique opportunity to recognize this important population group. This study investigates the differences among …
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Towards a European framework for community engagement in higher education – a case study analysis of European universities
- University of Twente
- Ghent University
- Technological University Dublin (Dublin)
- University of Rijeka
- Institute for the Development of Education
This paper aims to examine the development and piloting of a novel European framework for community engagement (CE) in higher education, which has been purposefully designed to progress the CE …
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(Im)possibilities of “circular” production: Learning from corporate case studies of (un)sustainability
- University of Leeds (West Yorkshire)
- The Hague University of Applied Science
This article discusses Cradle to Cradle (C2C) and circular economy designs including three key principles of C2C production as well as the so-called 9-R hierarchy of priorities in circular economy …
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Determinant Factors of SDG Disclosure in the University Context
- Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli"
Universities are expected to have a leading role in the advancement, promotion, and achievement of the 2030 UN Agenda, embedding the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across their four dimensions …
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Education for sustainable development in Japan and Malaysia: a comparative study among engineering undergraduates
- King Abdulaziz University
- Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (Perak Darul Ridzuan)
- Kanazawa Institute of Technology
This study aims to examine the impacts of education for sustainable development subject(s) offered at University A, Japan and University B, Malaysia on the attitude and perception toward environment, social …
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Accelerating the implementation of SDG 4: stakeholder perceptions towards initiation of sustainable community engagement projects by higher education institutions
- University of Mpumalanga
This paper aims to present the results of an investigation on how a reciprocal relationship between the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) in South Africa and the surrounding communities can be …
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CSR Implication and Disclosure in Higher Education: Uncovered Points. Results from a Systematic Literature Review and Agenda for Future Research
- Università di Bologna
- Coventry University
- University of the West of Scotland (Scotland)
This research reviews and analyzes prior corporate social responsibility (CSR) studies centered on its implications and disclosure in higher education institutions (HEIs). Nine major databases were analyzed to review research …
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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, …
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Energy consumption in university commuting: Barriers, policies and reduction scenarios in León (Spain)
- Universidad de León
There is a growing interest in university commuting that aims at identifying patterns of behavior, as well as the main barriers limiting the advances in sustainable mobility on campus. This …
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A comparison on the evaluation standards of sustainable campus between China and America
- Zhejiang University
This paper aims to make a comparative study on the latest version of green campus evaluation standard between China and America: Green Campus Evaluation Standard (GB/T51356-2019) and the sustainability tracking, …
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Using Macromarketing to Teach Business Sustainability
- University of Wyoming (WY)
The first macromarketing seminar held in 1976 represented a first attempt to “hack the system” of business schools to bring a societal focus to the teaching of marketing. This effort …
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Global Social Responsibility and the Internationalisation of Higher Education for Society
- Boston College (MA)
- La Trobe University (Victoria)
- Leeds Beckett University
- Rovira i Virgili University
In this article, we argue that there is an urgent need to align internationalisation and university social responsibility agendas through the construct of Internationalisation of Higher Education for Society. The …
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Preparedness of higher education institutions for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4: the case of Nepalese universities
- Tribhuvan University of Nepal
The purpose of this paper is to assess the quality of education, research, and governance of Nepalese higher education institutions (HEIs) as a supplement to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 4 …
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Lean management and sustainable practices in Higher Education Institutions of Brazil and Portugal: A cross country perspective
- Universidade federal de Santa Maria
- University of Minho
The objective of this paper is to evaluate the perception of Lean management practices and its influence on sustainability practices in Higher Education Institutions (HEI). The theoretical background was supported …
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Sustainability in engineering education: A review of learning outcomes
- Monash University (VIC)
Although UNESCO and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals have articulated the critical role of engineering in achieving sustainable forms of development, there remains the need to analyze the design, features, …
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Preparing engineering students for the challenges of the SDGs: what competences are required?
- Technological University Dublin (Dublin)
- Aalborg Universitet
- Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
- ENSTA Bretagne
Despite the emerging discussions about the growing role of engineers in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), there is a lack of agreement on which competences should be prioritised to …
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Transforming science and society? Methodological lessons from and for transformation research
- Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg
- Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Ecologic Institute
- Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER)
Transformation research has in the past years emerged as a shared lens to study and support radical societal change towards sustainability. Given the nascent and exploratory—yet highly normative and ambitious—character …
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Pedagogies for peacebuilding in higher education: How and why should higher education institutions get involved in teaching for peace?
- Universidad de los Andes
- University of Sussex (Sussex)
- University of Rwanda
- Univerzitet u Sarajevu
This article makes the case for why higher education institutions should take the teaching of peacebuilding seriously. It is co-authored by a team from four countries (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Rwanda, …
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Exploring the development of context appreciation in coursework that targets problem-solving for sustainable development
- Griffith University (Queensland)
- Swinburne University of Technology
This study aims to explore the role of planned, sudden shifts in lived experiences, in influencing learner capabilities towards improved problem-solving for sustainable development outcomes. The authors responded to employers …
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Development of assessment framework for environmental sustainability in higher education institutions
- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University
Unsustainable actions have resulted in the deterioration of the environment. Higher education institutions are social entities responsible for developing future leaders who have the skills and abilities to solve societal …
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Developing an Integrated Sustainability Management Approach for Higher Education Institutions
- University of the West of England, Bristol
The Higher Education Institutions' (HEIs) around the world have to pay the main role in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals for that HEIs need to be sustainable first. This …
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Research on low-carbon campus based on ecological footprint evaluation and machine learning: A case study in China
- Harvard University (MA)
- University of Perugia
- Northumbria University (Newcastle Upon Tyne)
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Universities, the important locations for scientific research and education, have the responsibility to lead ecological civilization and low carbon transition. Ecological footprint evaluation (EFE) is usually used to measure sustainability …
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Educating for the Environment: The Role of the Host Destination in Education Travel Programs
- Franklin University Switzerland (Ticino)
The benefits from educational travel programs (ETPs) for students have been well-documented in the literature, particularly for programs looking at sustainability and environmental issues. However, the impacts the ETPs have …
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Higher Education and Skills Development in Africa: An Analytical Paper on the Role of Higher Learning Institutions on Sustainable Development
- University of Nairobi
Many Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Africa face challenges that require the intervention of national governments, development partners and other stakeholders. HEIs also require new investment paradigms to maximize students’ …
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Decolonization and Transformation of Higher Education for Sustainability
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
This article argues that institutions of higher education (IHEs) require a fundamental paradigm shift toward an Indigenous Knowledge (IK) model inclusive of Indigenous Peoples, perspectives, and values. This model acknowledges …
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Are the sustainability-oriented skills and competencies of business graduates meeting or missing employers’ needs? Perspectives of regional employers
- James Cook University (Queensland)
In the Anthropocene, universities play a role in developing students’ sustainability literacy and capacity to solve socio-ecological challenges. The objective of this study is to identify the generic and sustainability-oriented …
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Turtle Island (North America) Indigenous Higher Education Institutions and Environmental Sustainability Education
- University of Waterloo (ON)
This article explores the environmental and sustainability programs of Indigenous Higher Education Institutions (IHEIs) in North America. There are 38 Tribal Colleges and Universities in the United States and 26 …
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Fostering sustainable businesses: understanding sustainability-driven entrepreneurial intention among university students in Pakistan
- University of Turbat
- Institute of Business Management
The purpose of this research paper is to predict sustainability-driven entrepreneurship intention among university students in the developing market (Pakistan).
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Dealing with the Intangible: Using the Analytical Lens of Hidden Curricula for a Transformative Paradigm of Sustainable Higher Education
- Vienna University of Economics and Business
There is a broad consensus that universities have the potential to act as drivers of education for sustainable development (ESD) and constitute fundamental vehicles to explore, test, develop and communicate …
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Student learning about social responsibility in the global textile and apparel industry: the use of video as an instructional tool
- North Carolina State University (NC)
- University of North Carolina, Greensboro (NC)
- Washington State University, Pullman (WA)
The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of a documentary video in enhancing student understanding of social responsibility (SR) concept in the context of the textile and …
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Integration of food waste composting and vegetable gardens in a university campus
- University of A Coruña (a Coruña)
Local composting (household, community and small scale applications) is considered a sustainable option for bio-waste recovery and is receiving increasing demand from society. Higher education institutions are no exception, but …
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Ten calls to action to integrate Indigenous Knowledges and perspectives into the Biosystems Engineering Program at the University of Manitoba
- University of Manitoba (MB)
In this study, a rapid grey and academic literature scoping review was conducted to investigate how Indigenous Knowledges, perspectives, values and cultures are being incorporated into engineering education in several …
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The influence of group-level factors on individual energy-saving behaviors in a shared space: The case of shared residences
- Swinburne University of Technology
- Shenzhen University
In business and service buildings, shared spaces constitute large areas where occupants share energy resources and manage them. Changing people's behaviors toward conscious and efficient energy use within shared spaces …
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Education for sustainable development in Spanish higher education: an assessment of sustainability competencies in engineering and education degrees
- Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya
- University of Cadiz
- Universidad Pablo de Olavide
This paper aims to present a methodology for analysing the extent to which students of a university degree perceive that they have received a good education for sustainable development (ESD). …
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Incorporating sustainability in engineering curriculum: a study of the Australian universities
- University of Western Australia
- Central Queensland University
- Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology
Literature limited in scope regarding the incorporation of sustainability into engineering curriculum encouraged authors to look at the current approaches of universities to the integration of sustainability into university curricula. …
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Investigating the environmental behavior of business and accounting university students
- National Technical University of Athens
- University of West Attica
The purpose of this study is to explore the underlying dimensions of environmental behavior (EB) and examine how environmental education (EE) and ecological sensitivity (ES) motivate the EB of Business …
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A Qualitative Assessment of Community Learning Initiatives for Environmental Awareness and Behaviour Change: Applying UNESCO Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Framework
- Bournemouth University (Dorset)
- The Open University of Japan
This study uses qualitative research methods of text mining to elucidate the potential and prospects for community-based learning opportunities for raising environmental awareness and bringing about healthy behaviour change among …
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A review of responsible management education: practices, outcomes and challenges
- Estonian Business School (Harjumaa)
Research on management education (ME) over the past 2 decades signals a growing level of concern in response to increasing societal demands for ethical, responsible and sustainable considerations in management …
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Music as a Tool for Promoting Environmental Awareness. Experiences of Undergraduate Education Students on the Production of Video Tales in the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Universidad de Salamanca
- Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha
This paper elaborates on the didactic implementation of musical theater with undergraduate education students. Students had to select, prepare, justify, design, elaborate, rehearse, stage, and record an educational tale that …
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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 …
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The adoption of corporate social responsibility active learning methodology with management accounting students
- University of Jaén
The aim of this paper is to integrate active methodology on corporate social responsibility (CSR)1 learning into management accounting studies. The linkages between sustainable management and management accounting demand those …
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Higher education: the best practices for fostering competences for sustainable development through the use of active learning methodologies
- Pompeu Fabra University
The purpose of this paper is to analyse which are the active learning methodologies, which had better contribute to acquiring competences for sustainable development (SD) in higher education.
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Sustainability university rankings: a comparative analysis of UI green metric and the times higher education world university rankings
- University of São Paulo
- Universidade Federal do Paraná (PR)
This study aims to answer the research question: How to evaluate the structure of global university sustainability rankings according to the Berlin Principles (BP) framework.
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