A5004322634- Sustainability in Higher Education
- Environmental Education and Sustainability
- Service-Learning and Community Engagement
- University-Industry-Government Innovation Models
- Design Education and Practice
- Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development
- Higher Education and Sustainability
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Sustainable Building Design and Assessment
- Flood Risk Assessment and Management
- Tourism, Volunteerism, and Development
- Innovative Education and Learning Practices
- Higher Education Governance and Development
- Higher Education Practises and Engagement
- Problem and Project Based Learning
- Management and Organizational Studies
- Educational Environments and Student Outcomes
- Reflective Practices in Education
- Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
- Education and Critical Thinking Development
- Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy
- Participatory Visual Research Methods
- Higher Education Learning Practices
- Chaos, Complexity, and Education
- Adult and Continuing Education Topics
Manchester Metropolitan University
2014-2024
Education research has acknowledged the value of transformation, which offers an opportunity for researching and rethinking how appropriate successful educational practices may be. However, despite role transformation in higher education particularly sustainability learning, there is a paucity studies examine extent to learning on matters related sustainable development be integrated. Based this perceived need, purpose article present requires commitment Faculty engament students. To do...
Purpose There is a widely held belief that sustainable development (SD) policies are essential for universities to successfully engage in matters related sustainability, and an indicator of the extent which they active this field. This paper aims examine evidence currently exists support assumption. It surveys sample Brazil, Germany, Greece, Portugal, South Africa UK USA ascertain field have formal on development, whether such pre-condition successful sustainability efforts....
Progressing towards sustainable development remains a key global challenge. And yet, the various interpretations of concept and questions it raises about economic growth make its implementation difficult. Higher education institutions may help to overcome these difficulties by developing new processes change. However, achieve this they need integrate in all their areas activity. The aim paper was develop insights into organisational change universities relating development. Contributing aim,...
The United Nations together with various national and local actors have acknowledged the importance of sustainable development. However, development implementation is not straightforward requires contribution by different actors. Universities a role in influencing contributing towards Also, some universities committed to support implementation. One instruments implement are policy frameworks, which exist at international, institutional level. Vertical integration crucial effective Analysing...
In coastal regions that traditionally depend on ecosystem services, sustainable development is of paramount importance. Within Colombia, a strong national policy focus using natural resources and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has driven development, moving the country from bottom to top Official Assistance (ODA) list. However, problems with gender inequality, marginalisation other social aspects exist here, as in similar countries good economic indicators. Using participatory...
This paper describes the role of Design Thinking (DT) in context sustainable development (SD), based on a perceived research need to identify features which may characterise its deployment, and ways via it be optimised, especially implementation United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The main goal this study is examine connection between DT SD showcase examples what has been done deploy it, using real-case situations. From methodological perspective, deploys set two methods:...
Purpose This study aims to present theory, practice and original research findings support the proposition that broad enquiry problem-based learning (EPBL) approaches provide an appropriate pedagogical lens for sustainability educators develop knowledge skills needed work effectively within mission-oriented innovation policy (MIP) environments. Design/methodology/approach The comprised four elements, each of which used different methods. first element involved a literature review mapping...
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...
The marketisation of education, coupled with a globalised economy provision, was supercharged by the adoption learning technology following COVID-19 pandemic. This has led to changes which have increased potential for students choice in pace and place their learning. What emerged is possibility diverse, accessible, economically attractive set 'learning offers' brought about competition between providers implications sustainable education. In critique this new landscape, project on paper...
The COVID-19 pandemic catalysed unprecedented shifts in higher education worldwide, prompting a reevaluation of teaching and learning practices amidst the backdrop sustainability imperatives. This editorial synthesizes diverse scholarly contributions exploring intersectionality COVID-19, sustainability, education. Amidst ongoing global grappling for "new normal," this special issue poses central question: How has responded to amid pandemic? Reflecting on institutional responses, collection...
Purpose Recognising that there is increasing urgency to equip graduates become future leaders in delivering the sustainable development goals (SDGs), this study presents a critical analysis of whole-institution approach embedding education for (ESD) curricula. This aims explore wider reach adopting similar within varied professional practices and institutional settings. Design/methodology/approach The mixed-methods action research framed revised strategy. authors place context ESD higher...
Purpose This study aims to better inform environmental management at universities by applying and validating the policy integration processes theory through a case of Manchester Metropolitan University. Design/methodology/approach Social network analyses were used identify, differentiate categorise working networks individuals departments interconnections between them. Findings In an organisation, can be developed active departmental level but not individual level. High numbers doing work...
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...
The main objective of this paper is to use the successful example Hill Centered Education Network in Bogota, Colombia, discuss role that education and bottom-up initiatives can have integrated implementation 2030 Agenda. Founded 2015 by a team three organisations, Bogota includes today more than 100 schools, 21 non-governmental organisations governmental agencies. Oriented promote ecological conservation through education, network uses natural ecosystems city as learning environment where...
Attempts to personalise mass higher education systems have received increasing attention as universities compete attract students.In the United Kingdom (UK), most institutions a system of personalised supported learning, usually called personal tutoring. Personal tutors are typically academic members staff who support students integrate into university community. Institutions assume that tutoring enables student satisfaction, progression and attainment – key performance indicators in...
Purpose Higher education institutions have a significant role in preparing future generations for the world of work and sustainable development. This paper aims to present curriculum model an enquiry-based learning pedagogy development conceptual context as mechanism teaching skills geography module. Potential influences this on organisational change towards integrating are explored. Design/methodology/approach Following design implementation model, semi-structured interviews module team...
The CoDesignS ESD learning design presented in this case study was created by a team of three academics working collaboration with four, first year undergraduate students at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) the UK. concerns Professional Geographer, an existing module focused on academic, personal, and professional skills development. Analysis new shows that significant changes have been made to activity types employed, is now very close idealised breakdown. Also, integrating number...