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As you have brewed, so you must drink. 9 months ago I had the chance to visit (the high school/upper secondary) Gymnasiet Grankulla samskola (GGS) in my role as associate dean of sustainability at Hanken School of Economics, where I spoke on the European #GreenComp framework, particularly on the needed sustainability competences for the #EUGreenDeal. After the visit I made a post lamenting on the unrealized synergies between high schools and universities in terms of collaboration to ensure esp. #sciencebasedknowledge on topics that are complex/moving fast. It also struck me how universities usually have a lifelong learning strategy that is basically a praxis of "middle-age post university learning" - and nothing wrong with that - but it hardly balances the needs of post graduates with those of other age groups and other education levels (compared eg to UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning definitions). I definitely do not appreciate the often sycophantic nature of Linkedin posts, but perhaps sometimes it is good to write out stuff like the above so that you will be held for your beliefs. As I was. Fast forward 9 months, to last Monday which saw the expedited launch of Hanken's joint pilot course with GGS "Organisering för hållbara framtider" (Organising for Sustainable Futures). We have 26 enthusiastic students from GGS that will part-take in our pilot, aligned with providing key skills outlined in the #EUGreenComp. Building on Hanken's ideal of seeing students as active knowledge-producers, will use the course to produce material for a more scaled-up course version in the future. Already now highlighting the fantastic positive and proactive work of GGS's Antonia Lindqvist and Harriet Lassus-Utriainen for making everything operational in suuperquick time. Thanks also to Mats Lehto, who acts as a mentor and a generational and organizational bridge for us in the course. Equally big thanks to Maria Ehrnström-Fuentes and Pia Polsa for volunteering to deliver their knowledge and expertise into the course. Sustainability, alongside #entrepreneurship, are imo great points of departure for this kind of collaboration, and big thanks also to Hanken's B-Lab and Markus Wartiovaara for hosting some of the students after the long first day.

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After a long wait, I am thrilled to announce the publication of our recent paper co-authored with Dr Chong Xiao (Zoe) and Dr Theresa Kwong - "Developing and Validating a Scale to Measure Tertiary Students’ Sustainability Competence in Extracurricular Settings in Asia"! I am immensely grateful for the expertise and invaluable contributions of my former colleague Zoe, whose insights played a pivotal role in refining our approach to scale development. Additionally, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Theresa for her support throughout this journey. Through our collaborative efforts, we've successfully developed a Sustainability Competence Scale that accurately measures the sustainability competence of tertiary students with precision and reliability. I take great pride in sharing that our study has been published in Cogent Education, further enriching the discourse on sustainability education and assessment methodologies. Lastly, I've come to recognize that scale development is not solely a technical endeavor but also deeply humanistic. I've learned that embracing diverse perspectives and approaches is crucial, as no single method can fully capture the complexity and nuances of sustainability competence. Key highlights of our paper include: 🔍 Development and validation of a comprehensive scale for assessing students' sustainability competence in extracurricular settings in Asia. 🔍 Utilization of the five-competence framework encompassing systems thinking, future thinking, values thinking, strategic thinking, and interpersonal competence. 🔍 Identification of deficiencies in the constructive alignment of education for sustainable development (ESD) and the lack of valid assessment tools. 🔍 Efforts to address these shortcomings through the development of a valid assessment tool that offers a holistic and integrated approach to evaluating ESD effectiveness, particularly in extracurricular settings. 🔍 Implementation of the mini-scenario technique in the development of the Sustainability Competence Scale to enhance item clarity and facilitate self-rating. Xiao, C., Wan, K., & Kwong, T. (2024). Developing and validating a scale to measure tertiary students’ sustainability competence in extracurricular settings in Asia. Cogent Education, 11(1). https://lnkd.in/gKXUGUJ7 #ScaleDevelopment #SustainabilityCompetence #EducationForSustainableDevelopment #Grateful  

Exciting News from the Future of Education for Sustainability 🌍 We're thrilled to announce that our "sustainED: Education Network for Sustainable Futures" project has received significant funding from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung ) under the "SDG Partnerships" program. 🤝 sustainED aims to embed sustainability across all aspects of higher education in collaboration with our long-standing strategic partners in Brazil: Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), and our new partner Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR). From 2024 to 2027, this initiative will focus on developing modular training and further education offerings in sustainability for management and engineering fields, particularly in the context of emerging countries. 🎓 sustainED is structured around three pillars: knowledge transfer, awareness raising, and practical projects, with a special emphasis on teaching and student engagement. Through collaborations with associated practice and policy partners in Germany and Brazil, and innovative teaching events like the "sustainED Practice" Summer Schools, Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of sustainability, including perspectives from emerging countries. 🔍 Join us as in this project for a greener, more sustainable future and education! 🌿💡 Contact: Prof. Dr. Holger Hoppe More information: https://lnkd.in/emWkQHi9 #sustainability #education #innovation #sustainED #DAAD #SDGPartnerships #THI

This statement from Mauricio Böhl, who was part of the 2022 #ThinkTankSchool 🎓 cohort, embodies the essence of what our training program is all about. It’s not just a program; it’s a journey that equips you with the knowledge, skills, and network needed to not only understand the complexities of policymaking and thinktanking but to actively shape it.   Why apply for the Think Tank School? 🔎 Grasp the underlying systems behind policy issues and learn how to navigate them effectively. 🗣 Master the art of connecting with stakeholders and decision-makers in the policy sphere. 🎯 Use our structured approach to translate theory into action, making tangible differences through your work. 🌍 Plus, you become a member of the Robert Bosch Stiftung Alumni Network (International Alumni Center gGmbH (iac Berlin)) and MercatorGlobe, the Alumni Network of the Stiftung Mercator GmbH. Both international alumni communities fostering cross-sectoral exchange and collaboration.   Apply now to Think Tank School 2024 and start your impact journey: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d8GSPvnq   #ThinkTankSchool #PolicyMaking #CapacityBuilding #Training

In our subject area, industrial reality is our ”lab” in both research and teaching. During the last two days we --Susanne Ollila and Árni Halldórsson -- had the chance to present our Action Lab at Vinnova’s “Nätverks- och policykonferens AIL och utbildningsamverkan”. The Action Lab connects the dots – generations of learners (researchers, students, professionals) in situated and experimental learning. We “lab” for managerial and organisational experimentation before scaling-up. We already use Action Lab in one of our courses in Service Management, together with our Carolin Behrens and a fantastic support and engagement from external partners, both private and public organisations. (The photo to the right is from a previous event). A big thanks to Vinnova for funding the project and Anna-Carin Ramsten and colleagues for giving us the opportunity to present this to peers and other stakeholders. Great to connect and re-connect some dots – to learn from others and meet old and new colleagues. Now we take the Action Lab to the next level 😊 Chalmers University of Technology Chalmers Production Area of Advance Chalmers Department of Technology Management and Economics #nyttiggörande #chalmers #chalmerstme #arbetsintegreratlärande #actionlearning #universityindustrycollaboration #knowledgecreation #collectiveintelligence #actionlab #ActionLabChalmers

Transforming Higher Education for Sustainable Development: Discover How with Our Best Practice Case Studies! Are you passionate about integrating sustainable development into higher education? The journey towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is complex, yet incredibly rewarding. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) play a pivotal role in this journey, shaping future leaders and innovating for a sustainable future. We're excited to share an invaluable resource from the SDS4HEI project: the Best Practice Case Studies guide. This comprehensive guide is a testament to what can be achieved when HEIs across Europe commit to sustainable development. It showcases excellence, innovation and the impactful outcomes of integrating sustainability strategies into the fabric of higher education. You can explore our Best Practice Case Studies Guide and download a copy here : https://lnkd.in/eS-PpSD6 📚 What You'll Find Inside: *Enlightening Case Studies: Real-world examples of HEIs making a significant impact through sustainable practices. *Innovative Strategies: Insights into how sustainability is being woven into educational, operational and cultural systems within HEIs. *A Framework for Success: The SDS4HEI framework, offering a structured approach to embedding sustainable development in higher education. These case studies demonstrate that concrete steps towards sustainability are not just possible—they're already being made. 📖 Available for Download: Get into these stories of success and innovation. The guide is available as a PDF and as a SWAY presentation, making it accessible and engaging for everyone. Let's foster a culture of continuous improvement and shared success in sustainable development within higher education. The "Best Practice Case Studies" guide is a call to action for all of us in the academic community to take bold steps towards a sustainable future. 🔗 Explore the Guide Today: Visit the "Home | Best Practice Case Studies" page on the SDS4HEI website. Let's transform higher education together! #Sustainability #HigherEducation #SDGs #Innovation #BestPractices #SDS4HEI #ErasmusPlus #Agenda2030 Institute Work and Technology | Westphalian University of Applied Sciences, Atlantic Technological University, Uludag University, Momentum Educate + Innovate, European E-Learning Institute, Institut Mines-Télécom Business School

How much have Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) done to make a difference in terms of sustainability? More than you might think, judging by the Best Practice Case Studies we have produced for SDS4HEI. Our partners have taken examples of best practice from across the globe which could inspire HEIs to take action in all kinds of ways. Each HEI has its own unique context and potential for action. Many thanks to Institute Work and Technology | Westphalian University of Applied Sciences, Atlantic Technological University, Uludag University, Institut Mines-Télécom Business School and European E-Learning Institute for their valuable, ongoing contributions. Click on the link below to find out more and download a free copy of the Best Practice Case Studies! #sustainability #highereducation #SDGs #innovation #bestpractices #SDS4HEI #erasmusplus #agenda2030

🌍 Celebrating Societal Impact: Inspiring Change Together 📸   Lights, camera, impact! The Societal Impact Days 2024 at Erasmus University Rotterdam were nothing short of a dynamic celebration of our impact in education, research, and engagement. Over two action-packed days, attendees got to rethink the role of our university, build new connections and discover what we see as impact and engagement.   In case you have missed the events, this article will take you through some of the key moments of the two-day event in words and pictures. 🌟   👉 Read more about the Societal Impact Days 2024: https://lnkd.in/erwPPsrW   #SocietalImpact #ImpactforGood #ErasmusUniversity #SocietalChange #ImpactDays

Ready for one of the biggest opportunities of 2024? 👀   OpenInnovation, Copenhagen’s flagship student innovation program hosted by DTU - Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen Business School, Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen, is currently open for new partnerships – and your organization joins the ranks of previous partners such as GRUNDFOS, Lundbeck, VELUX, among many others to solve some of the biggest challenges that our society faces.   The innovation challenge brings together researchers, industry experts, and more than 120 students across universities in a joint effort to create sustainable change.   Reasons to become a partner:   💡 Being inspired by the innovative & bold ideas of interdisciplinary student teams working on solving your challenge! 🎓 Coupling students from DTU, CBS & KU to your organization – being a challenge partner not only is a source for innovation but also establishes a direct recruitment platform for young talents 🚀 Strengthen your own innovation capacity within the organization – gain first-hand experience with new innovation strategies and circular design methodologies 📸 Strategic branding and media attention – brand your organization in the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and youth involvement. Get in touch to learn more about the partnership, reach out to @Sara Dømler, Project Lead, at sardera@dtu.dk #DTUInnovation #Innovation #OpenInnovation #StudentInnovation #Challenge #Partnership #NonProfit