Embedding ESD across the curriculum (Green Gown Awards Webinar)
20th Jun 2014 12:00 – 13:00
LiFE Framework: Learning and Teaching
EAUC Compentency Level: On the Road
What does this mean?
This webinar features two projects at different institutions, University of Bristol and Plymouth University, who were both Highly Commended in the Courses category, at the Green Gown Awards 2013.
The Green Gown Awards recognise the exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges across the UK. With sustainability moving up the agenda, the Awards have become established as the most prestigious recognition of best practice within the tertiary education sector.
This webinar, in particular, will explore how to embed ESD across the whole curriculum using examples from the University of Bristol and University of Plymouth.
Why should I attend?
To learn about experiences of whole institutional ESD embedding approaches including:
• the role of students
• building a low cost sustainable model
• how challenges have been overcome
Who is this webinar for? (Please note that this webinar is not just for EAUC Members)
Students and academics interested in ESD as well as sustainability managers.
Speakers:
Hannah Tweddell, ESD Coordinator, University of Bristol
Chris Willmore, Academic Director of Undergraduate Studies, University of Bristol
Martin Wiles, Head of Sustainability, University of Bristol
Professor Stephen Sterling, Head of Education for Sustainable Development, Plymouth University
Mike Woods, Lecturer in 3D Design, School of Architecture, Design and the Environment, Plymouth University