Universities’ role in the climate change battle

By Miranda Prynne, 21 October, 2021
Advice on how universities can respond to the climate change challenge
How can higher education institutions support a fair transition to a low carbon future?
Universities’ role in the climate change battle
How can higher education institutions support a fair transition to a low carbon future?
Advice on how universities can respond to the climate change challenge

As governments around the world prepare to discuss action on climate change at COP26 in Glasgow, we explore what can be done within universities globally to work towards a sustainable future. After the upheaval of the pandemic, how can the higher education sector rebuild in a more environmentally conscientious, equitable way to support a healthier planet? These resources offer advice on ways in which universities can leverage their teaching, research and public engagement to advance the fight against rising temperatures and other global challenges.

By Miranda Prynne, 19 October, 2021

Supporting student action on sustainability

Advice on using online tools to teach students about sustainability
Students want opportunities to develop skills and knowledge to address sustainability issues. Matthew Lawson describes how sustainability can be embedded into the student experience
Shaping programmes around sustainability goals
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Practical action on climate change
Advice on practical steps universities can make to reduce their carbon footprint
By miranda.prynne, 16 April, 2021

Greener assessment: transitioning to online marking

Move marking online to reduce waste paper at your university
Universities should lead by example on sustainability issues, looking at what they can do to shrink their environmental impact. Here, Ling Xia and Yao Wu outline a project that could herald a major reduction in their institution’s paper consumption
SDG informed pedagogies
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Embedding sustainability into academic careers
Advice on embedding sustainability considerations into academic careers
By miranda.prynne, 27 September, 2021

Demystifying impact: a glossary of key terms

A glossary to explain the terminology associated with research impact work
The extensive terminology surrounding research ‘impact’ can be confusing for those new to it. To help, Alex Smith and Laura Tucker have compiled a glossary of the most common terms
Looking beyond the campus
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Advice on how universities can respond to the climate change challenge