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Sustainability at UWE Bristol: A 28 year Journey (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Longhurst, J. (2022, August). Sustainability at UWE Bristol: A 28 year Journey. Presented at The Eighth International SEEDS Conference 2022, UWE Bristol

This presentation: Briefly discusses the role of higher education as both a cause and a solution to our multiple sustainability crises; Explores the changing expectations of current and future students as they confront the reality of the climate... Read More about Sustainability at UWE Bristol: A 28 year Journey.

The Clean Air Strategy 2019. Is this a new start for the management of air quality? (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Longhurst, J., Barnes, J., Hayes, E., De Vito, L., & Williams, B. (2019, June). The Clean Air Strategy 2019. Is this a new start for the management of air quality?. Presented at 27th International Conference on Air Pollution Modelling, Monitoring and Management, University of Aveiro Portugal

Introduction and context A brief overview of the UK’s air pollution problem The Clean Air Strategy 2019 – aims and intentions Evaluating the Strategy Conclusions The new strategy was published in January 2019. The foreword by the Secretary... Read More about The Clean Air Strategy 2019. Is this a new start for the management of air quality?.

Evidence from ClairCity: Citizen demand for a clean air, low carbon, healthy city (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Barnes, J., Boushel, C., De Vito, L., Fogg Rogers, L., Hayes, E., & Longhurst, J. (2019, June). Evidence from ClairCity: Citizen demand for a clean air, low carbon, healthy city. Presented at Air Pollution 2019, 27th International Conference on Modelling, Monitoring and Management of Air Pollution, Aveiro, Portugal

National Clean Air Day – what are we doing to advance the achievement of clean air for all? (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Longhurst, J. (2019, June). National Clean Air Day – what are we doing to advance the achievement of clean air for all?. Presented at Influence! 23rd Annual Conference of the Environmental Association of Universities and Colleges (EAUC), University of Manchester

Introduction and welcome Brief summary of the air quality challenge Discussion on the role of Universities and Colleges in addressing air quality Conclusions and a draft statement on the role of Universities and Colleges in achieving clean ai... Read More about National Clean Air Day – what are we doing to advance the achievement of clean air for all?.

Bristol’s 2030 carbon neutrality goal. Some observations from the Urban ID Project (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Longhurst, J. (2019, May). Bristol’s 2030 carbon neutrality goal. Some observations from the Urban ID Project. Presented at Bristol’s 2030 Carbon Neutrality Goal, Bristol, England

Scope of Presentation Introduction to Urban ID Some Definitions and Statistics The Green House Gas Protocol The Urban ID Approach Boundary and Emission Questions A Pathway to Carbon Neutrality Supporting Behaviour Change How Can UWE Help?... Read More about Bristol’s 2030 carbon neutrality goal. Some observations from the Urban ID Project.

The need for a systems perspective to devise new solutions for contemporary and emergent air pollutants (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Longhurst, J., & Hayes, E. (2019, February). The need for a systems perspective to devise new solutions for contemporary and emergent air pollutants. Presented at Met Office's Strategic Priorities Fund Clean Air Engagement Event, Exeter, England

Structure of Presentation 1. Diagnosing the problem of anthropogenic air pollution 2. A brief comment on the Strategic Priorities Fund Clean Air Programme 3. The value of a systems perspective to address the issues, clarify the ambiguities and of... Read More about The need for a systems perspective to devise new solutions for contemporary and emergent air pollutants.

120 Years of environmental protection UK (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Longhurst, J. (2018, September). 120 Years of environmental protection UK. Presented at Celebrating 120 years of Environmental Protection UK, Guildhall, London

On the 10th of September 2018 Environmental Protection UK (EPUK) celebrated the 120th birthday of one of its parent organisations, the Coal Smoke Abatement Society (CSAS). This speech reviews the important contributions of the Society in the battle... Read More about 120 Years of environmental protection UK.

Towards a sustainable University. Progress in the journey of the University of the West of England, Bristol (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Longhurst, J., & Gough, G. (2018, January). Towards a sustainable University. Progress in the journey of the University of the West of England, Bristol. Presented at Sustainability in Higher Education Conference, Plymouth University, England

This presentation explores the approach taken by UWE Bristol over more than 20 years to develop its whole institution approach to sustainability with particular reference to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). It discusses the institutional... Read More about Towards a sustainable University. Progress in the journey of the University of the West of England, Bristol.

Sustainable Development Studies (2018)
Book
Brebbia, C. A., Longhurst, J., Marco, E., & Booth, C. (2018). C. Brebbia, J. Longhurst, E. Marco, & C. Booth (Eds.), Sustainable Development Studies. Southampton and Boston: WIT Press

Containing a series of specially selected papers, this book deals with advances in disciplines contributing to sustainable development, such as planning, architecture, engineering, policy making, environmental sciences and economics, and identifies s... Read More about Sustainable Development Studies.

Bridging the gap: A case study of a partnership approach to skills development through student engagement in bristol’s green capital year (2018)
Journal Article
Bigg, M., Brooks, I., Clayton, W., Darwen, J., Gough, G., Hyland, F., …Willmore, C. (2018). Bridging the gap: A case study of a partnership approach to skills development through student engagement in bristol’s green capital year. Higher Education Pedagogies, 3(1), 417-428. https://doi.org/10.1080/23752696.2018.1499419

© 2018 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. HEIs are well placed to engage with local communities, and can connect students with organisations through several pathways, such as volunteering opportunitie... Read More about Bridging the gap: A case study of a partnership approach to skills development through student engagement in bristol’s green capital year.

Exploring the current position of ESD in UK higher education institutions (2017)
Journal Article
Fiselier, E., Longhurst, J., & Gough, G. (2018). Exploring the current position of ESD in UK higher education institutions. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 19(2), 393-412. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSHE-06-2017-0084

© 2018, Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to consider the position of education for sustainable development in the UK Higher Education (HE) sector with respect to the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) and Higher Education... Read More about Exploring the current position of ESD in UK higher education institutions.

Are we really serious about managing air quality? (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Longhurst, J. (2017, December). Are we really serious about managing air quality?. Presented at Inaugural Honorary Fellow of Society for the Environment Lecture, Victoria, London

Inaugural Honorary Fellow of Society for the Environment Lecture This presentation considers the continuing challenge of managing local air quality in the UK and the factors that act as barriers to progress. It critiques the progress in mee... Read More about Are we really serious about managing air quality?.

Delivering environmental protection through local authorities (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Longhurst, J. (2017, November). Delivering environmental protection through local authorities. Presented at Environmental Protection UK Annual Conference 2017, Birmingham, England

This presentation considers the role of Local Authorities (LA) in providing environmental protection. It adopts a historical perspective focusing upon the role of LAs before considering changes in the capability and competency to deliver environmen... Read More about Delivering environmental protection through local authorities.

The government’s air quality action plan to improve the health of the public (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Longhurst, J. (2017, July). The government’s air quality action plan to improve the health of the public. Presented at Challenge and Change: Air Quality Conference., London, England

This keynote presentation briefly considers the causes and impacts of air pollution and critiques the UK Government’s consultation on a draft revised UK Air Quality Plan for tackling nitrogen dioxide. The plan is considered to be inadequate for the... Read More about The government’s air quality action plan to improve the health of the public.

Towards a sustainable university (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Longhurst, J., & Gough, G. (2017, June). Towards a sustainable university. Presented at Sustainable Development and Planning, UWE Bristol

The paper will explore the University of the West of England, Bristol’s progress over a 20-year period in embedding sustainable development into the whole institution mission. The University of the West of England, Bristol is committed to ensuring... Read More about Towards a sustainable university.

The Bristol Green Capital Partnership. A case study (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Longhurst, J., & Townsend, I. (2017, June). The Bristol Green Capital Partnership. A case study. Paper presented at Sustainable Development and Planning, UWE Bristol

The Bristol Green Capital Partnership is a unique 10-year-old partnership of some 800 organisations drawn from the public, private and voluntary organisations with the Bristol city region and beyond. All members have pledged to support the vision of... Read More about The Bristol Green Capital Partnership. A case study.

Towards quantification of food waste in cities (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Michalec, A. O., Longhurst, J., & Hayes, E. (2017, May). Towards quantification of food waste in cities. Presented at Dresden Nexus Conference, Dresden, Germany

The question of urban resilience faces two types of challenges: sudden shocks (e.g. flooding) and long-term stressors (e.g. water scarcity resulting from wasteful resources management over time). City decision makers can enhance urban resilience with... Read More about Towards quantification of food waste in cities.

Monitoring progress towards implementing sustainability and representing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the curriculum at UWE Bristol (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Gough, G., & Longhurst, J. (2017, March). Monitoring progress towards implementing sustainability and representing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the curriculum at UWE Bristol. Presented at Implementing Sustainability in the Curriculum of Universities, Manchester Metropolitan University

This paper will discuss the methods used to identify the baseline status of sustainability in the curriculum of UWE Bristol programmes and begin to assess the contribution which the university is making towards the objectives outlined in the United N... Read More about Monitoring progress towards implementing sustainability and representing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the curriculum at UWE Bristol.

Using quality assurance processes to embed sustainability in the curriculum at UWE Bristol (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Longhurst, J., & Gough, G. (2017, March). Using quality assurance processes to embed sustainability in the curriculum at UWE Bristol. Presented at Implementing Sustainability in the Curriculum of Universities, Manchester, England

The paper will examine the University of the West of England, Bristol’s progress in embedding sustainable development into the teaching and learning via the Quality Management and Enhancement Framework (QMEF) of the university. The University of t... Read More about Using quality assurance processes to embed sustainability in the curriculum at UWE Bristol.

A critical evaluation of the representation of the QAA and HEA guidance on ESD in public web environments of UK higher education institutions (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Fiselier, E., & Longhurst, J. (2017, March). A critical evaluation of the representation of the QAA and HEA guidance on ESD in public web environments of UK higher education institutions. Paper presented at Implementing Sustainability in the Curriculum of Universities, Manchester, England

In June 2014 the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and the Higher Education Academy (HEA) published their education for sustainable development guidance for higher education. The guidance is a tool for supporting educators in embedd... Read More about A critical evaluation of the representation of the QAA and HEA guidance on ESD in public web environments of UK higher education institutions.