HEA Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Spotlight Series – Ulster University

About This Event

As part of the Higher Education Authority (HEA) Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Spotlight Series, this session will include an outline of Ulster University’s (UU) longstanding institution-wide and multi-faceted approach to integrate ESD across all discipline curricula. The main focus of the webinar will be on a new strand of ESD work, Integrating Research and Teaching with/for Sustainability.

What to Expect

• Overview of UU’s multi-faceted approach to ESD (2019-)
• Outline of new ESD strand, Integrating Research and Teaching with/ for Sustainability
• Overview of the UU Research Teaching Nexus Toolkit
• Illustrative case studies integrating discipline sustainability research in learning, teaching and assessment practice.
• Inspiration and practical takeaways for leaders, educators, researchers, and those supporting teaching and learning and/or seeking to progress ESD.
• Opportunities for Q&A

Speakers

• Dr Amanda Platt, Senior Lecturer Higher Education Practice and ESD Lead, UU
• Dr Kieran Higgins, Lecturer in Higher Education Practice, UU
• Professor Raymond Bond, Professor of Human Computer Systems, School of Computing, UU
• Professor Pilar Fernandez-Ibanez, Professor in Environmental Engineering, School of Engineering, UU
• Dr Susann Power, Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Tourism, Dept. of Hospitality Tourism & Events Mgt, UU

Who Should Attend?

This session is open to everyone with an interest in sustainability in higher education, including educators, researchers, institutional leaders, students, and all those who support teaching and learning

Registration

Registration is open at https://hub.teachingandlearning.ie/esd-spotlight-series/