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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Insertion of Photovoltaic Solar Systems in Technological Education Institutions in Brazil: Teacher Perceptions Concerning Contributions towards Sustainable Development
- Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte
- Electric Energy Research Center (CEPEL)
- Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Norte (IFRN) (RN)
Teaching spaces are seen as institutions presenting relevant power to promote sustainability. Thus, in addition to knowledge (re)producers, they must also assume ethical obligations to incorporate daily sustainability-oriented actions. In …
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Green Human Resource Management for organisational citizenship behaviour towards the environment and environmental performance on a university campus
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
- National University of Sciences and Technology (Federal)
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
- Sunway University (Selangor)
- Minjiang University (Fujian)
- Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (Terengganu)
The slow and inefficient environmental performance of universities is drawing the attention of scholars towards behavioural change in employees rather than just relying on technological upgrades. Drawing upon the Ability-Motivation-Opportunity …
- Posted May 11, 2020
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Assessment of the Development of Professional Skills in University Students: Sustainability and Serious Games
- Universidad del Pais Vasco / Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (Bizkaia)
- Camara Bilbao University Business School (Vizcaya)
In this study, we analyze the development of key professional skills for sustainability (KPSS) in university students using serious games (SG) from a sustainability perspective. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were …
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Implementing the UN SDGs in Universities: Challenges, Opportunities, and Lessons Learned
- RMIT University
The education sector is one of the few sectors that can support, promote, and contribute to achieving all of the 17 United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Universities, in …
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Educating for sustainable development: Cultivating creativity through mindfulness
- Bowling Green State University (OH)
The emotional and cognitive benefits of creativity and mindfulness on the learning process are well documented. However, research on the role of creativity and mindfulness in higher education for sustainable …
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Active and Passive Use of Green Space, Health, and Well-Being amongst University Students
- Furman University (SC)
- Yale University (CT)
Frequent exposure to green space has been linked to positive health and well-being in varying populations. Yet, there is still limited research exploring the restorative benefits associated with differing types …
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Morphological box for ESD – landmark for universities implementing education for sustainable development (ESD)
- Munich University for Applied Sciences (Oberbayern)
- Wilhelm Büchner Hochschule/Mobile University of Technology
Universities have various options to implement higher education for sustainable development (ESD) into curricula and syllabi, and incorporate sustainability into students’ daily routine and life on campus. Despite considerable progress …
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Sustainable construction in Turkish higher education context
- Middle East Technical University
As the construction industry is one of the dominant contributors to the world’s total CO2 emissions and it has huge negative impacts on the environment, sustainable construction has become a …
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Sustainable Development at Higher Education in China: A Comparative Study of Students’ Perception in Public and Private Universities
- University of Hradec Kralove (Královéhradecký kraj)
- Guangzhou College of South China University of Technology
This research is implemented in the backdrop of the increasing number of private universities established in China over the last decade, and a growing public concern of sustainable development. The …
- Posted May 4, 2020
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Equitable Pathways to 2100: Professional Sustainability Credentials
- ESDI Green Teach for Opportunity Project (DC)
Across numerous industries and occupations, professional associations are contributing to knowledge and skills for sustainability by offering new credentials. This represents an opportunity to increase students’ career preparedness for clean …
- Posted May 4, 2020
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In search of healthy policy ecologies for education in relation to sustainability: Beyond evidence-based policy and post-truth politics
- Wageningen University
- Mana College
There is a rational assumption built into some research projects that policy contexts are influenced by the quality of the evidence. This is, at best, only somewhat true some of …
- Posted May 4, 2020
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Reducing carbon emissions in business through Responsible Management Education: Influence at the micro-, meso- and macro-levels
- Nottingham Trent University
- Keele University
- Northumbria University (Newcastle Upon Tyne)
- NetPositive Ltd.
There has long been an understanding that to achieve meaningful progress against sustainability challenges, action is required at multiple levels. With regards to education initiatives, these levels range from macro-level …
- Posted May 4, 2020
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The seven sustainability competences according to the RESFIA+D Model. Part B: practical experiences
- Miami Dade College (FL)
- Roorda Sustainability
Aim: In a previous article within this same journal, called “The Seven Sustainability Competences according to the RESFIA+D Model. Part A: Conceptual background”, the origins, structure and validation were …
- Posted May 4, 2020
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The seven sustainability competences according to the RESFIA+D Model. Part A: conceptual background
- Miami Dade College (FL)
- Roorda Sustainability
Aim: The article describes the origins, structure and validation of a model for professional competences for sustainable development, called RESFIA+D. The model provides an assessment and policy instrument that …
- Posted May 4, 2020
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Assessment of sustainability competencies: a literature review and future pathways for ESD research and practice
- Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya
- Universidad Camilo José Cela (Madrid)
Aim: This paper aims at reviewing existing theoretical frameworks in sustainability competencies and identifying suitable evaluation strategies and instruments for sustainability competencies assessment in the context of Education for …
- Posted May 4, 2020
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The role of higher education institutions in sustainability initiatives at the local level
- Allegheny College (PA)
- Brescia University (KY)
- University of Waterloo (ON)
- Universidade Federal de Vicosa
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
- University of Bristol
- University of Beira Interior
- University of Passo Fundo
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- University of Belgrade
- University of Latvia
- University of Chester
- Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná
- Università di Verona
- Università di Bologna
- Sunway University (Selangor)
- Universiti Malaysia Sabah (Sabah)
- Institut Mines-Télécom Business School
- Thaksin University (Songkhla)
- Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar (Odisha)
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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International Perspectives on Green and Sustainable Chemistry Education via Systems Thinking
- Universidad de Córdoba
Various international perspectives from selected regions where substantial work is being done on green and sustainable chemistry education emphasize a systems thinking framework. Common to most of the perspectives is …
- Posted May 4, 2020
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Sustainability in higher education from the perspective of business ethics and corporate sustainability
- KU Leuven
- University of Antwerp
Aim: In this epilogue to the special issue, the author provides a reflection on the commonalities between the origins of business ethics and corporate sustainability on the one hand, and …
- Posted May 4, 2020
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Contribution of University to Environmental Energy Sustainability in the City
- Universidad del Pais Vasco / Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (Bizkaia)
The environmental energy sustainability of universities has aroused great interest in recent years. In this study, environmental impact assessment tools are used to analyse the environmental impacts of the University …
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Geography Education for Sustainable Development
- University of Cape Town
- Zhejiang University
- East China Normal University
Increased pressure on the earth's resources has led to what is increasingly referred to as the climate crisis. While a whole range of environmental parameters have been transformed through such …
- Posted April 17, 2020
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Energy engineering curricula for sustainable development, considering underserved areas
- Carlos III University of Madrid
This paper focuses on the need for sustainable energy engineering degrees and the problems found in establishing appropriate curricula contents. Proposals are made for developing adapted energy engineering degrees. Relevant …
- Posted April 17, 2020
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‘Doing good science’: The impact of invisible energy policies on laboratory energy demand in higher education
- Cardiff University
- Lancaster University
Education is the second largest consumer of energy in the service sector, however, little research to date has focused on the link between education policy and energy demand. Using a …
- Posted April 17, 2020
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Design Responsibility and Sustainability in Education
- University of Sharjah (Sharjah)
Preparing students for a real-world profession is an essential element of the design education process. These students often question their abilities and power to successfully join the industry, especially when …
- Posted April 17, 2020
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Becoming a competent teacher in education for sustainable development: Learning outcomes and processes in teacher education
- Leuphana University of Lüneburg
This paper aims to provide a holistic approach to assessing student teachers’ competence development in education for sustainable development (ESD). This is to provide evidence on which teaching and learning …
- Posted April 17, 2020
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Party for Animals: Introducing Students to Democratic Representation of Nonhumans
- The Hague University of Applied Science
This article aims to gauge students’ perceptions of the Dutch Party for Animals (PvdD) in order to reflect on the political representation of nonhumans (animals). The support for political representation …
- Posted April 17, 2020
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Student perceptions and trust of sustainability information
- James Cook University (Queensland)
- University of Canberra
The purpose of this paper is to report student attitudes and beliefs towards climate change adaptation and sustainability-related behaviours.
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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. …
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Assessment of Sustainability Governance in Higher Education Institutions—A Systemic Tool Using a Governance Equalizer
- University of Vechta
- Freie Universität Berlin
The paper aims to add to the discussion on sustainability governance in higher education institutions by examining the role of sustainability assessment and introducing an assessment tool inspired by systemic …
- Posted April 17, 2020
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Integration of a sustainability-oriented socio-scientific issue into the general chemistry curriculum: Examining the effects on student motivation and self-efficacy
- University of California, Davis (CA)
- Universität Bremen
This study evaluates the effects of integrating the socio-scientific issue of phosphate sustainability into a large enrollment general chemistry course. The integration was based on the use of a digital …
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Petro-pedagogy: fossil fuel interests and the obstruction of climate justice in public education
- University of Regina (SK)
The corporate control of energy production and the reach of fossil capital into civil and political society can be understood as a regime of obstruction that is preventing necessary action …
- Posted April 17, 2020
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Solar Energy on Campus (Part II: Solar Purchasing Options and Communicating Renewable Energy Use)
- Center for Resource Solutions | Green-e (CA)
This report examines the solar purchasing options available to higher education institutions, and the fundamental components of each deal that affect renewable energy certificate (REC) ownership, claims, and the environmental …
- Posted April 17, 2020
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Sustainability coursework: student perspectives and reflections on design thinking
- University of Pittsburgh (PA)
The purpose of this study was to assess particular student outcomes when design thinking was integrated into an environmental engineering course. The literature is increasingly promoting design thinking for addressing …
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Co-creating transdisciplinary global change research agendas in Finland
- University of Helsinki
Co-creation principles have become prominent in the scientific disciplines that aim to respond to global sustainability challenges especially in the global south. This paper analyses a co-creation pilot of global …
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Sustainability awareness in engineering curriculum through a proposed teaching and assessment framework
- King Abdulaziz University
Engineers play a vital role in enabling the sustainable development of their societies. Thus, it is necessary to teach sustainability in universities, especially for engineering students, for a more sustainable …
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Barriers, potentialities, and actions for implementation of sustainable energy procedures in Brazilian federal universities
- Universidade federal de Santa Maria
Many universities around the world have served as active centers for research on climate change. However, there are several barriers to their activities, stemming from the nature of research, resources, …
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How green is accounting? Brazilian students’ perception
- Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
This paper aims to evaluate the undergraduate and graduate accounting students’ perceptions of sustainable (or green) information technology (IT) and information system (IS) practices and their contribution to its implementation.
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Using sustainability education to enhance a sense of belonging and community among first-year college students
- Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY)
On campuses across the world, faculty, staff, and administrators continue to wrestle with how best to foster a stronger sense of belonging and community among first-year college students. Research in …
- Posted April 17, 2020
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Students’ attitudes towards campus sustainability: A comparison among Jönköping University, Chalmers University of Technology, and University of Gothenburg
- Jönköping University
The role of higher education institutions (HEIs) in promoting and supporting sustainability has outstretched over the past decades as a result of various declarations and commitments related to the need …
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The Perception of Sustainability in Finance Education from Faculty-Member Perspective
- Uppsala University
This qualitative research aims to explore what different faculty-member at different Swedish and British Universities think about the role of sustainability in the finance industry and education. The investigation is …
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Embedding sustainable development in teacher education in the central region of Ghana
- University of Iceland
Policy practitioners have acknowledged the imperative of reshaping education. Despite the campaign on the need to embed sustainability principles in education, there still exist gaps in studies which investigate teacher …
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The Effects of Energy Dashboards and Competition Programming on Cyclic Electricity Consumption on a College Campus
- Western Michigan University (MI)
This report examined issues pertaining to the efficacy and cost effectiveness of energy dashboards in the effort to influence electricity-related behavior change on college campuses. Given the increasing popularity of …
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Comparing Levels Of Environmental Literacy Between Stars- and Non-Stars-Rated Universities
- San Jose State University (CA)
The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS) is a program that measures university sustainability levels. STARS ranks university campuses based on the number of points received from individual specifications …
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Shifting Education Towards Sustainability – How Degrowth Can Transform Education for Sustainable Development
- University of Zurich
Economic growth was identified as a main cause of ecological damage and social exploitation more than four decades ago (Carson, 1962; Meadows et al, 1972; Gorz, 1980; WCED 1987; 14). …
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Weaving Change
- OCAD University (ON)
The purpose of undertaking this research project was to evaluate the likelihood of success of a Coalition of Graduate Programs in tackling issues of Sustainability. 63 Graduate Programs in Canada …
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Pre-service Teachers’ Knowledge and Perceptions of the Impact of Mitigative Climate Actions and Their Willingness to Act
- Lappeenranta University of Technology
- University of Eastern Finland
A 44-item questionnaire was created to examine pre-service teachers’ knowledge and perceptions of the impact of mitigative climate change actions and how willing they are to undertake these actions. Responses …
- Posted April 16, 2020
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The Impact of Biophilic Learning Spaces on Student Success
- Morgan State University (MD)
The purpose of this study is to examine to what extent the design of the physical learning space, enhanced with biophilic design, contributes to student stress reduction and improved learning …
- Posted April 16, 2020
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Blueprint for a Green Campus: The Campus Earth Summit Initiatives for Higher Education
- Yale University (CT)
The Campus Earth Summit brought together 450 faculty, staff, and student delegates from 22 countries, 6 continents, and all 50 states at Yale University on February 18-20, 1994 to craft …
- Posted April 15, 2020
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Improving the Campus Sustainability Assessment Process
- Western Michigan University (MI)
This senior thesis provides an overview of the development and findings of the Campus Sustainability Assessment Review Project (CSARP), which aimed to identify “best practice” in campus sustainability assessment and …
- Posted April 15, 2020
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Integrating sustainability into project-based undergraduate design courses
- Istanbul Technical University
Although the methods and approaches of sustainable design have been developing for more than 20 years, their application in design education and the design process is still under-examined. This study …
- Posted March 6, 2020
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Reflections on the learning objectives for sustainable development in the higher education curricula – three cases from the University of Belgrade
- University of Belgrade
This purpose of this study is to explore the integration of the sustainable development concept and goals into the curriculum of higher education studies using the example of three faculties …
- Posted March 6, 2020
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