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Empowering Students For A More Sustainable University
In this article, Valentin Tappeser from Maastricht University presents the Maastricht University Green Office, a student-led department that develops sustainability projects by students, staff and faculty, as a successful example of how empowering students can be a productive and major stride to...
The international mobility of the highly skilled and talented individuals: Perspectives from Latin America
In this article, Jahir Calvo from the University of Panama, explains the challenges for Latin America regarding international mobility. It is also noted that the region should strive to give their highly skilled and talented professionals adequate and rewarding conditions to stay as a first choice.
Beyond the Network University
In this article Amanda Schimunek of the University of Kassel presents a discussion regarding the so called “network university” by putting forward the results of two studies undertaken one by the University of Twente, Netherlands and the other by the Carlos III University of Madrid and the...
Facing the Threat of HIV and AIDS: A Regional Analysis from the HEIs Standing Point Association of African Universities
In this article the Association of African Universities (AAU) explains how Africa’s higher education sector’s has responded to the HIV-AIDS pandemic in the region as part of its commitment with the community.
Sustainable Good Practices in the University of Sonora, Mexico
In this article, Velázquez et al. describe the means through which a sustainable education has been nourished by the University of Sonora in Mexico with the inclusion of good practices in education, research, outreach and partnership.
The Changing Concerns of Higher Education. Examining The World Bank's Papers on Higher Education Since 1994
In this article Amy H. Ewen of the University of Kassel presents a historical comparative analysis of the World Bank reports on Higher Education. She critically engages with the proposals of the World Bank emphasizing its success and learning process. She briefly reviews some of the core tenets of...
Initiating and Managing a University-wide, Transdisciplinary Commitment to Sustainability at a Large Public Institution
Arizona State University has a university-wide, transdisciplinary commitment to sustainability education, research, and outreach and business operations. All academic, administrative, business and support units are expected to participate in achieving its sustainability goals and are guided by the...
Academic Impact: Fresh Educational Principles for a New Millennium of Global Challenges
This article explains the Academic Impact initiative started by the United Nations. Along with the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005—2014, DESD), and the UN Millennium Development goals, Academic Impact assumes an active role of assuring ten universally accepted principles in...
Educational Innovation in Universitary Education. A proposal from the UNESCO Chair in Environmental Education and Sustanaible Development (UNED)
The Unesco Chair in Environmental Education and Sustainable Development of UNED considers that the methodological changes motivated by the Bolonia Process offer an opportunity to intensify the research in the field of teaching innovation. Following this line of work, it is carrying out multiple...
Higher Education's Commitment to Sustainability: from Understanding to Action
Higher Education's Commitment to Sustainability: from Understanding to Action
Grassroots Cross‐boundary Innovation in Higher Education: Lessons from the Process of Designing Transformative
The Initiative for Transformative Sustainability Education (ITSE) at Wageningen University is a grassroots working group of academics, teachers, and students who have developed a framework for cross‐boundary sustainability education that addresses theoretical knowledge and practical skills, but...
Resilience in social–ecological systems: the roles of learning and education
In this article Marianne E. Krasny, Cecilia Lundholm and Ryan Plummer present the Special Issue on “Resilience in social-ecological systems: the roles of learning and education”, published in Environmental Education Research, Volume 16 (5, 6), 2010.
Environmental Design in University Curricula and Architectural Training in Europe (EDUCATE)
Widespread awareness of climate change – together with the requirements of new regulations – is triggering professional demands for architects with advanced skills in sustainable environmental design. Regrettably, several pedagogical barriers hinder the comprehensive implementation of environmental...
A roadmap to SISD: System Integration of Sustainable Development in Higher Education
In this article Rodra Niko of the Avans University develops a myriad of instruments for education development aimed at the integration of sustainable development into the competence profiles and curricula of university programs.
Joint development and implementation of the master program ‘Regional Policies and Development’
The University of Graz, Austria, in collaboration with the University of Novi Sad, Serbia, have developed and implemented a master program on ‘Regional Policies and Development’ at the University of Novi Sad. Both the curriculum as well as joint lectures have resulted from this cooperation. The...

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Articles

Empowering Students For A More Sustainable University

The international mobility of the highly skilled and talented individuals: Perspectives from Latin America

Beyond the Network University

Facing the Threat of HIV and AIDS: A Regional Analysis from the HEIs Standing Point Association of African Universities

Sustainable Good Practices in the University of Sonora, Mexico

The Changing Concerns of Higher Education. Examining The World Bank's Papers on Higher Education Since 1994

Initiating and Managing a University-wide, Transdisciplinary Commitment to Sustainability at a Large Public Institution

Academic Impact: Fresh Educational Principles for a New Millennium of Global Challenges

Educational Innovation in Universitary Education. A proposal from the UNESCO Chair in Environmental Education and Sustanaible Development (UNED)

Higher Education's Commitment to Sustainability: from Understanding to Action

Grassroots Cross‐boundary Innovation in Higher Education: Lessons from the Process of Designing Transformative

Resilience in social–ecological systems: the roles of learning and education

Environmental Design in University Curricula and Architectural Training in Europe (EDUCATE)

A roadmap to SISD: System Integration of Sustainable Development in Higher Education

Joint development and implementation of the master program ‘Regional Policies and Development’

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