A5021118694- Sustainability in Higher Education
- Environmental Education and Sustainability
- Sustainable Building Design and Assessment
- Business and Management Studies
- Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy
- COVID-19 impact on air quality
- University-Industry-Government Innovation Models
- Environmental Sustainability in Business
- Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
- Education and Work Dynamics
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Social and Economic Solidarity
- Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development
- Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration
- Smart Cities and Technologies
- International Development and Aid
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Educational Environments and Student Outcomes
- Workplace Spirituality and Leadership
- Conferences and Exhibitions Management
- Water resources management and optimization
- Human Rights and Development
- Digital Transformation in Industry
- Engineering Education and Technology
- Higher Education and Sustainability
Universidade Federal da Paraíba
2007-2024
University of Minho
2020-2024
Despite the relevance of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and fact that universities may make valuable contributions towards their implementation, there is a paucity international studies which allow an assessment degree engagement or performance against SDGs. This paper reports on study among sample 128 members higher education institutions (HEIs) located in 28 countries, aimed at ascertaining extent to SDGs are being integrated into strategy HEIs. The focus this means have been...
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 extent to as whole and lockdown it triggered in particular, led suspension presence-based teaching universities worldwide influenced on matters related sustainable development. By means survey involving higher education institutions across all continents, study identified number patterns, trends problems. results from show...
Digital technologies are now part of our daily lives, and the speed their implementation use has been accelerated as a result COVID-19 pandemic. transformation, seen in past problem, is perceived an important component future sustainable development (SD), especially at higher education institutions whose operations have adversely affected by pandemic many ways. The purpose this paper to analyse subject matter digital transformation how it relates SD context. It reports on results worldwide...
Abstract Background Sustainable production and consumption are two important issues, which mutually interact. Whereas individuals have little direct influence on the former, they can play a key role latter. This paper describes subject matter of sustainable outlines its features. It also some international initiatives in this field. Results By means an survey, study explores emphasis given to during second wave COVID-19 pandemic, degree preparedness engage purchase green sustainably...
Abstract 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 world. Two were employed. First, bibliometric analysis of current emphasis given to sustainable development context implementation Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Second, an empirical study aimed at identifying use levels HEIs. was accomplished through selected case studies that...
Abstract Background The implementation of sustainability at universities means that they can also play a key role in the transition to low carbon economy, and assisting global efforts towards decarbonisation. Yet, not all them have so far fully engaged this area. This paper reviews state art on trends decarbonisation, outlines need for decarbonisation universities. It reports survey aimed ascertaining extent which sample 40 countries across various geographical regions are reduction efforts,...
The field of sustainability has evolved considerably since the report "Our Common Future" was published in 1987. Whereas matters related to sustainable development used be marginal interest 1980s, it substantially since, and have become mainstream. As a result, there is plethora research on different aspects, whose focus also been influenced by societal developments. This line thinking applies higher education, special central field. Unfortunately, variety universities makes difficult obtain...
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted the life of millions people around world and brought changes in many contexts. In higher education institutions, teaching staff had to quickly adapt their research practices revisit learning student engagement strategies. this context, paper aimed report on how lockdowns influenced work lives academic at universities. methodology consisted an online survey that collected 201 responses across 39 countries worldwide, results were explored using...
Purpose Given the increasing significance of decarbonising air travel in higher education institutions (HEIs), this paper aims to systematically review available literature identify and analyse main strategies used categorising managing displacements, addressing associated impacts, organisational individual responsibilities emergence specific policies. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a qualitative, theoretical descriptive approach using systematic for HEIs’ displacements. The...
Abstract Since the UN Conference on Human Environment was held in Stockholm 1972, higher education institutions (HEIs) have been adapting to assume their social role supporting societies promoting sustainable lifestyles. However, HEIs are complex composed of several interdependent subsystems. Sustainable improvement requires holistic assessment measures comply with established goals. To date, few studies focused comparing different perceptions sustainability and considering views academic...
Over the past decades, many declarations on sustainable development (SD) have been produced, various of which led to no real changes or improvements. This article discusses role and international cooperation SD, outlining their evolution. It also highlights reasons why instruments failed meet targets specifies measures that may be deployed so they yield SD’s expected benefits. To this end, it is recommended more significant efforts made operationalise commitments established in cooperation....
Private universities also play a key role in the sustainability debate. But despite their importance, there shortage of research on how is being implemented at private universities. Based need to address this gap, paper investigates nature and diversity sustainability-based practices undertaken It outlines ways see perceive sustainability, examines by means survey involving 10 from across all geographical regions which educate over 150.000 students, these incorporate sustainability-related...
Innovation is believed to be a key driver of societal and economic well-being. In many cases, it has also led more sustainable lifestyles efficient use natural resources. But despite the relevance innovation as tool support development, there need for research that analyses current trends in order guide future efforts. The present paper addresses this need. It examines existing methods tools fostering social matters related within framework SDGs. By means an online survey undertaken among...
Purpose In light of the growing emphasis on sustainability in higher education, this paper aims to explore effectiveness university rankings, specifically focusing sustainable development (SD), understand their impact advancing universities’ goals and address gaps practical implications limitations. Design/methodology/approach This study examines rankings education (HE) through document analysis. Chosen for significance, these were evaluated regional participation, criteria top 20...
In addition to the health crisis caused by coronavirus pandemic, several countries—particularly in developing regions—faced serious additional challenges economic, social and environmental areas. Brazil, one of these refers changes consumption lockdowns, impacts new patterns waste generation. Against this background, paper investigates generation Brazil during COVID-19 pandemic. It provides a technical contribution topic comparing perception survey respondents on amount household produced...
Abstract Networks can help implement the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a variety of ways. They facilitate sharing best practices and resources among organisations, enabling them to more effectively SDGs. also spread awareness on SDGs encourage people take action. assist coordinate collaborations between different organisations support implementation, especially academic sector. This study aims fill literature gap assessing transformative power sustainability...
Purpose This paper aims to emphasize the significance of integrating sustainable development (SD) content into higher education institutions (HEIs) curricula. The focus is on identifying areas research demand related SD in teaching and learning programmes. Design/methodology/approach study uses a comprehensive approach, combining bibliometric analysis an original survey instrument tool. involves HEIs staff engaged both roles across 36 countries worldwide. Findings findings shed light...
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