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Development and evaluation of a successful method to embed sustainable development goals in engineering curriculum (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Bakthavatchaalam, V., Fogg-rogers, L., & Gough, G. (2022, May). Development and evaluation of a successful method to embed sustainable development goals in engineering curriculum. Paper presented at UNU-FLORES: Dresden Conference, Dresden

Bakthavatchaalam, V.P., Fogg-Rogers, L. and Gough, G. 'Development and evaluation of a successful method to embed Sustainable Development Goals in engineering curriculum', Nexus Conference, 24/05/2022: United Nations University - FLORES.

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.

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.

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.

Green Capital Student Capital: The role of students in city transformation (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Longhurst, J., Clayton, W., Gough, G., Tweddell, H., Walsh, A., & Willmore, C. (2016, October). Green Capital Student Capital: The role of students in city transformation. Paper presented at Innovating Education for the 21st Century: The International Greening Education Event, Karlsruhe, Germany

The biggest single sustainability impact of any University is its graduates. How do we support students to learn to tread more lightly in the lifetime ahead of them? How do we mobilise student creativity to transform us and our city?

Towards a Sustainable University: Part 1 - A review of progress in UWE Bristol Part 2 - How do we incorporate the Sustainable Development Goals into UWE, Bristol Business Decision Making? (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Longhurst, J., & Gough, G. (2016, October). Towards a Sustainable University: Part 1 - A review of progress in UWE Bristol Part 2 - How do we incorporate the Sustainable Development Goals into UWE, Bristol Business Decision Making?. Presented at Innovating Education for the 21st Century: The International Greening Education Event, Karlsruhe, Germany

Structure of Presentation Part 1. Introduction to the HE challenge of sustainability and carbon management UWE Bristol UWE’s Sustainability Plan UWE’s Commitments and Actions Energy and Travel Initiatives Education for Sustainable Developmen... Read More about Towards a Sustainable University: Part 1 - A review of progress in UWE Bristol Part 2 - How do we incorporate the Sustainable Development Goals into UWE, Bristol Business Decision Making?.

Student Capital: The role of students in city transformation (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Clayton, W., Willmore, C., Longhurst, J., & Gough, G. (2016, July). Student Capital: The role of students in city transformation. Paper presented at Sustainability in Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities, Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, UK

Student Capital is a huge and unique collaborative project aimed at creating, promoting, and celebrating student sustainability engagement at Bristol’s two universities – The University of the West of England, Bristol, and the University of Bristol.... Read More about Student Capital: The role of students in city transformation.

Whole Earth? Meeting the university challenges (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Longhurst, J., Gough, G., Harris, V., & Howells, L. (2016, July). Whole Earth? Meeting the university challenges. Presented at Sustainability in Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities, Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, Kent, UK

Whole Earth is “a powerful exhibition of the environmental and sustainability challenges” that we face. The Hard Rain Project who curated the Whole Earth? exhibition, have invited students and universities to share their sustainability work that mig... Read More about Whole Earth? Meeting the university challenges.

Meeting the Sustainable Development Goals: A baseline study of the contribution of UWE, Bristol (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Gough, G., & Longhurst, J. (2016, July). Meeting the Sustainable Development Goals: A baseline study of the contribution of UWE, Bristol. Presented at Sustainability in Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities, Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, Kent, UK

On September 25th 2015 at the General Assembly of the United Nations, 193 nations adopted a set of goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new sustainable development agenda (1). These goals build on the M... Read More about Meeting the Sustainable Development Goals: A baseline study of the contribution of UWE, Bristol.

Partnerships for ESD: Exploring UWE, Bristol’s integrated approach to engaging audiences in ESD (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Longhurst, J., Bigg, M., Gough, G., Brooks, I., Darwen, J., Hills, S., …Colley, R. (2016, May). Partnerships for ESD: Exploring UWE, Bristol’s integrated approach to engaging audiences in ESD. Presented at EAUC 20th Annual Conference, Bristol, UK

Workshop exploring the various engagement strategies used by UWE to encourage whole institution action in support of sustainability

Utilising the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) agenda to embed PRME in the HE curriculum: A case study of the University of the West of England (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Gough, G., Cicmil, S., & Longhurst, J. (2015, June). Utilising the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) agenda to embed PRME in the HE curriculum: A case study of the University of the West of England. Presented at From Millennium Development to Sustainable Development Goals– A Vision for Responsible Management Post 2015. 2nd PRME Regional Chapter Meeting UK and Ireland. Annual Conference, Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Through a case study of the University of the West of England this presentation explores the relationship between Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). The paper considers the al... Read More about Utilising the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) agenda to embed PRME in the HE curriculum: A case study of the University of the West of England.

Embedding the expectations of the Quality Assurance Agency – Higher Education Academy Guidance on Education for Sustainable Development in the institutional Quality Management and Enhancement Framework of UWE, Bristol (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Longhurst, J., Gough, G., & Hills, S. (2015, January). Embedding the expectations of the Quality Assurance Agency – Higher Education Academy Guidance on Education for Sustainable Development in the institutional Quality Management and Enhancement Framework of UWE, Bristol. Presented at Sustainability in Higher Education: Achievements and Prospects, Plymouth, UK

Collaborative approaches to embedding sustainability across the curriculum (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Gough, G., Longhurst, J., & Hills, S. (2015, January). Collaborative approaches to embedding sustainability across the curriculum. Presented at Education for Sustainability in Higher Education: Achievements and Prospects, Plymouth

This conference contribution explores the approach by UWE, Bristol to embed education for sustainable development in the curricula of the university.

Raising sustainability awareness: Engaging the whole institutional community (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Gough, G., & Longhurst, J. (2014, January). Raising sustainability awareness: Engaging the whole institutional community. Presented at On Sustainability.Tenth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability, Split, Croatia

This presentation explores the approach being taken by UWE to extend the ‘circle of the committed’ already engaged with ESD in the university. The university has set an ambitious target of 100% of all students being able to engage with the idea of su... Read More about Raising sustainability awareness: Engaging the whole institutional community.

Implementing a Comprehensive Institution Wide Approach to Education for Sustainable Development. A Case Study of the University of the West of England, Bristol, UK (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Longhurst, J., & Gough, G. (2014, January). Implementing a Comprehensive Institution Wide Approach to Education for Sustainable Development. A Case Study of the University of the West of England, Bristol, UK. Presented at On Sustainability. Tenth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability, Split, Croatia

This presentation describes the actions taken by UWE, Bristol to develop a comprehensive approach to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) within the curricula of the University. It describes the process and outcomes of the major actions take... Read More about Implementing a Comprehensive Institution Wide Approach to Education for Sustainable Development. A Case Study of the University of the West of England, Bristol, UK.

University leadership for sustainability. Implementing a comprehensive institution wide approach to education for sustainable development. A case study of the University of the West of England, Bristol (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Longhurst, J., & Gough, G. (2014, January). University leadership for sustainability. Implementing a comprehensive institution wide approach to education for sustainable development. A case study of the University of the West of England, Bristol. Presented at University Leadership for Sustainability, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK

Responding to the first of the questions underpinning this conference this presentation describes the actions taken by UWE, Bristol to develop a comprehensive approach to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) within the curricula of the Univers... Read More about University leadership for sustainability. Implementing a comprehensive institution wide approach to education for sustainable development. A case study of the University of the West of England, Bristol.