Reflections on the Teaching and Learning Conference – Sustainability in Education
May 16, 2025
In April 2025, the University of Nottingham held its annual Teaching and Learning Conference, this year with a focus on: The Future of Education for Sustainable Development: Engaging Students and Empowering Educators. The conference highlighted the critical role of education in addressing global environmental and social challenges, empowering students and educators alike to lead in …
Education for Sustainable Development at University of Nottingham Malaysia
May 14, 2025
Dr Subarna Sivapalan, Associate Dean, Research and Knowledge Exchange Co-Chair, UNESCO Chair in International Education and Development The University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) has demonstrated a sustained commitment to education for sustainable development, aligning its initiatives with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the University of Nottingham sustainability agenda. Sustainability and education for sustainable …
Sustainability in the classroom: A toolkit for embedding sustainability in teaching and learning
May 13, 2025
Christopher Ives, Associate Professor, School of Geography Over the past few years I’ve had countless conversations with colleagues about sustainability. Many people are concerned about increasingly acute global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, socio-economic inequalities, and pressures on health and wellbeing in our towns and cities. Yet often they are unsure about how these …
Climate Ambassadors: 1000 and growing!
April 23, 2025
What is the Climate Ambassadors scheme? The Climate Ambassadors scheme is an initiative funded by the Department for Education with the aim of helping all education settings make and implement a Climate Action Plan. It is delivered by a national consortium led by the University of Reading and EAUC. In the East Midlands, the Universities for Nottingham partnership acts as …
Climate Fresk Kicks Off at UoN
April 19, 2024
At the end of March, the university held its first ever large-scale Climate Fresk workshop. Over 30 staff and students were educated on the science of climate change and empowered to take effective action to tackle it. They were led by a team of 12 facilitators made up of fellow staff and students who were …
Sustainability in Action: Research, Teaching and Personal Experience
March 25, 2024
Sustainability is a key theme in research and forms a large part of the lives of many of our students. Kirsty and Nancy are passionate about sustainability and creating a better world and have shared their stories for all to hear! Student Sustainability Stories – Kirsty Fox Tell us a bit about yourself… Who are …
Learn about the science behind climate change with Climate Fresk
February 12, 2024
Want to help tackle climate change but don’t have the time to become a climate scientist? In January, students and staff at UoN took part in a Climate Fresk workshop to explore the fundamental science behind climate change in an interactive and collaborative way. There are more chances to take part throughout the Spring. What …
New projects to drive sustainability education for staff and students
December 11, 2023
Tillie and Alex are the newest members of the university Sustainability Team. They are both working on projects to embed environmental education and training for staff and students. This will provide opportunities for our university community to explore and understand sustainability issues, develop skills, and inspire a change in mindset across the university, contributing to …
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