Dr Sara-Jayne Williams Sara3.Williams@uwe.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer in Urban Studies
Dr Sara-Jayne Williams Sara3.Williams@uwe.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer in Urban Studies
Dr Rosamund Portus Rosamund.Portus@uwe.ac.uk
Lecturer in Environmental Management
Carla De Laurentis
Purpose: This paper aims to examine a co-produced initiative implemented at the [University Name] between September 2022 and April 2023. The student-led project (Climate, Conversations and Cake: The 3C’s) addressed environmental and climate crisis awareness through monthly gatherings where, in partnership, students, academic staff and professional personnel gathered to share food, engage in conversations and partake in joint activities. Design/methodology/approach: This paper draws upon a mix of student and staff feedback, gathered through surveys and written/verbal reflections, to explore the value and impact of this project. Findings: The project received two [University Name] student Union awards for teaching sustainability and for student welfare, and was a finalist in the UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards. The 3C’s provided a platform for emotional expression by fostering a safe and supportive environment and encouraged students to reflect, share, apply and deepen their learning experiences in an informal setting characterised by compassion and empathy. This paper highlights the importance of developing supportive and compassionate pedagogical practices which recognise and normalise climate concern. Originality/value: The findings contribute to the growing body of literature on co-produced projects within higher education institutions, showcasing the potential of such initiatives to encourage meaningful engagement and empower students in addressing the pressing challenges of climate crisis. In addition to providing an evidence base for the value of such initiatives, through outlining the specifics of this student-led project, a framework that can be used by other institutions to develop their own initiatives is offered.
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | May 23, 2024 |
Deposit Date | May 23, 2024 |
Print ISSN | 1467-6370 |
Publisher | Emerald |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSHE-09-2023-0408 |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/12007875 |
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