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🌿🖋 University of York staff, students and alumni: Open Letter on transforming the University 🖋🌿 Staff and students at the University of York have written open letter to the Vice Chancellor entitled Action on the Climate & Ecological Emergency: The University's Role and Responsibility. The authors and co-signatories would love for as many people as possible to take 5 minutes to: - 📖 Read the letter here: https://lnkd.in/dKJNw6xy - 🖊 If you support its aims sign it via the form at https://lnkd.in/dAMnwpui - 👥 Share it with anyone who you think would support it A range of student, staff and alumni signing in support would signal that there is appetite and motivation for change. It also might be a mechanism to help bring together people from across the university to support one another's efforts. Thank you! P.S. To give you a flavour of what we have written, the six key areas we have highlighted where we feel greater leadership is needed are:  🎓 Education fit for a transforming world. 🔬 Research that informs and accelerates transformation. 🛢 Greater ambition and progress on sustainability targets. 🏦 Cutting the ties: partnerships and investments. 👀 Transparency, accountability and democracy 📣 Facilitating academic advocacy and activis

"What else can universities do [to lead on climate solutions]? they can promote the hell out of their research!" Brilliant piece by the brilliant Anna Ford on the integral role universities already play - and, by the looks of recent disappointing Governmental back-tracks - will need to become leaders on, regarding responding to the climate crisis. From developing and promoting ground-breaking research to racing forwards with Net Zero targets and encouraging our young people to be on side, as Anna argues, the UK university sector needs to step up where others are stepping back, to be the crucial change-making voice our planet urgently needs right now. An excellent read 👏 👏 👏 👏 #climateeducation #climatechange #climateaction #universities #highereducationuk

Thank you Oxford School of Climate Change & Oxford Climate Society , for selecting me as a candidate from the pool of more than a thousand applicants from the worldwide for the Hilary 2024 School of Climate Change! Being around such a diverse and interdisciplinary group of Individuals who all care about climate change has been such a refreshing experience at Oxford, not least because of the great array of topics included in the programme. The SoCC covers some of the most defining and contentious debates around solutions to environmental issues, from geoengineering and carbon taxes, to flood prevention and decarbonising the economy. I left with a level of knowledge of climate change far higher than when I applied. The course was structured well with approaches towards the subject from a multiplicity of angles. The topics were thorough. The Q&A's were always engaging and I wanted to get involved. Finally, the capstone projects were utterly inspiring - I met people from all over the world from a range of age groups and backgrounds who all cared passionately about tackling climate change. All in all a wonderful experience. : : : : #certificate #training #development #climatechange #growth #sustainability #carbonemission #esg #climatefinance #netzero

New in The Guardian: "The fight against the climate crisis requires us all to play our part. But while universities tend to be rated for their world-class research, student experience, and graduate employment opportunities, they’re less known for leading the way on sustainability. Not so in Toronto." We are so proud to champion the groundbreaking work the University of Toronto is doing to make sustainable change on campus. Check out this piece, featuring an interview with U of T Pres Meric Gertler, on all we've been able to achieve, and what's on the horizon. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4eGzTZ9

We invite professionals to engage with this paper and share their views. Let's shape the future of climate change and sustainability education together critically examining our own beliefs, practices and the systems in which we live and work. The urgency of this work, the absolute need to engage with this topic is crucial because we need to realise that 'the world is not at our disposal...a world with which we can do whatever we want or fancy' (to put it in the words of G Biesta). The link below takes you to the position paper and to a survey you are invited to contribute. https://lnkd.in/djcM_8kn

UMAP IS Director, Chelsey Laird is a panelist at this exciting session as part of The Forum on Education Abroad's Virtual Conference. Check out the latest trends and topics on all things "Study Abroad" at the virtual (March 6-7) or in-person (March 20-22) conference. #internationaleducation #educationabroad #studyabroad #sustainability #climateaction

The University of Chicago recently revealed its initiative to address the pressing issue of climate change by introducing new degree programs focused on sustainability. This move is crucial as the complexities of climate and energy challenges demand specialized skills and knowledge, with employers highlighting gaps in qualified workforce availability despite numerous job opportunities. In response to this need, the University of Chicago has established the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth, aiming to offer both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Over the next five years, the institute plans to recruit 20 new faculty members across various disciplines such as law, materials engineering, and AI. Additionally, the university is launching a comprehensive core curriculum centered on sustainable development and growth. Distinguished economics professor Michael Greenstone will lead the institute as its founding faculty director. Greenstone emphasized to Axios the distinctive aspect of the program, emphasizing its focus on sustainable growth, setting it apart from similar programs nationwide. This strategic move by the University of Chicago underscores its commitment to equipping students with the necessary expertise to address environmental challenges effectively. https://lnkd.in/g4ntXX-M

With Kurt Vandenberghe (Director General for Climate Action, European Commission) after the opening lecture of the University of Antwerp's Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence STRATEGO, which under the banner of "Sustainability, Trust, and European Multilevel Governance", serves as a cornerstone for academic dialogue and collaboration in the realm of European studies at the University of Antwerp. #climateaction #sustainability

⭐ HAPPENING TODAY ⭐ We are excited to invite you to our upcoming session featuring a thought-provoking presentation by Iain Stewart This month, we'll explore a vital question: Are universities and their academic missions truly equipped to tackle the climate and ecological emergencies we face today? 🏢 Our focal article, "Renewing Universities in Our Climate Emergency: Stewarding System Change and Transformation," argues for a comprehensive overhaul of the university system to effectively address the pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges confronting society. If we fail to act, there's a risk that universities may inadvertently become part of the problem rather than the solution. It also posits some different models for how our academic institutions might undergo such transformational change. This promises to be an engaging and dynamic session, and we can't wait to see you there! 🔗 Date & Time: 9 September 2024 🔗 Link: https://lnkd.in/efwn7gZ4 Let’s engage in meaningful conversation and drive the change needed for a sustainable future! 🌍💬 #MCRILG #ClimateEmergency #SustainableEducation #HigherEd #UniversityReform #EcologicalSustainability