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A university’s transformational change agenda (2023)
Book Chapter
Longhurst, J., Gough, G., & Brooks, I. (2023). A university’s transformational change agenda. In W. M. Purcell, & J. Haddock-Fraser (Eds.), Bloomsbury Handbook Of Sustainability In Higher Education: An Agenda For Transformational Change. Bloomsbury Publishing

This chapter presents a chronological review of the University of West of England, Bristol (UWE) and its engagement with the environmental agenda of the late 20th century before reviewing its transformational sustainability agenda over the last twent... Read More about A university’s transformational change agenda.

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.

Supporting the role of universities in leading individual and societal transformation through education for sustainable development (2021)
Journal Article
Price, E. A., White, R. M., Mori, K., Longhurst, J., Baughan, P., Hayles, C. S., …Preist, C. (2021). Supporting the role of universities in leading individual and societal transformation through education for sustainable development. Discover Sustainability, 2(1), Article 49. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-021-00058-3

There is growing recognition of the value of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) for all learners, and of the unique role that universities play in the transformation of individuals, institutions and societies towards more sustainable futures... Read More about Supporting the role of universities in leading individual and societal transformation through education for sustainable development.

Climate action toolkit for the higher education sector (2021)
Report
Longhurst, J., Gough, G., Donnelly, C., Harris, V., Roberts, P., & Norris, K. (2021). Climate action toolkit for the higher education sector. Online: Climate Commission for Higher and Further Education

The HE Climate Action Toolkit, produced by the Climate Commission for UK Higher and Further Education, identifies critical elements to climate action across 5 themes: leadership, teaching, research, community engagement and campus management. These e... Read More about Climate action toolkit for the higher education sector.

Exploring the motivations and barriers to the use of reusable menstrual products among university students (2020)
Working Paper
Gough, G., & Bromley, L. Exploring the motivations and barriers to the use of reusable menstrual products among university students

Despite widespread need for menstrual products globally, they remain relatively unrepresented within sustainability research. Single-use menstrual products containing plastics and chemicals damage the environment and users' health. Reusable menstrual... Read More about Exploring the motivations and barriers to the use of reusable menstrual products among university students.

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.

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.

Monitoring Progress Towards Implementing Sustainability and Representing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Curriculum at UWE Bristol (2017)
Book Chapter
Gough, G., & Longhurst, J. (2018). Monitoring Progress Towards Implementing Sustainability and Representing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Curriculum at UWE Bristol. In W. Leal Filho (Ed.), Implementing Sustainability in the Curriculum of Universities: Approaches, Methods and Projects. Springer

This paper will discuss the methods used to identify the baseline status of sustainability in the curriculum of UWE Bristol programmes and to begin to assess the contribution which the university is making towards the objectives outlined in the Unite... Read More about Monitoring Progress Towards Implementing Sustainability and Representing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Curriculum at UWE 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.

Insights into responsible education for sustainable development: The case of UWE, Bristol (2017)
Journal Article
Cicmil, S., Gough, G., & Hills, S. (2017). Insights into responsible education for sustainable development: The case of UWE, Bristol. International Journal of Management Education, 15(2), 293-305. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijme.2017.03.002

© 2017 Elsevier Ltd In this paper, we argue that it is opportune to revisit profound questions about the purpose, nature and value of higher education in society at a juncture where the context of higher education has been significantly influenced by... Read More about Insights into responsible education for sustainable development: The case of UWE, Bristol.

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.

Student capital: Broadening the appeal of sustainability engagement (2017)
Journal Article
Clayton, W., Longhurst, J., Willmore, C., & Gough, G. (2017). Student capital: Broadening the appeal of sustainability engagement

The biggest sustainability impact of any university is its graduates, who typically will have 60 years of life (and planetary impact) post-graduation1. Across the world, universities have direct access to millions of bright and capable young people,... Read More about Student capital: Broadening the appeal of sustainability engagement.

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?.

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?

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

UWE - Celebrating Bristol Green Capital 2015 activities catalogue (2016)
Report
Gough, G., Longhurst, J., Harris, V., Stephens, A., Smart, D., Holmes, I., …Bigg, M. (2016). UWE - Celebrating Bristol Green Capital 2015 activities catalogue

This catalogue showcases and celebrates examples of the work of the hundreds of UWE staff and students who contributed to Bristol Green Capital 2015.

Month by month overview of UWE Bristol's Green Capital year (2016)
Report
Gough, G., Putterill, T., Smith, T., Harris, V., & Longhurst, J. (2016). Month by month overview of UWE Bristol's Green Capital year

The document provides a month-by-month summary of activities which were undertaken by UWE staff and students in support of Bristol's year as European Green Capital. More detail on these activities can be found in the UWE Green Capital Activities Cata... Read More about Month by month overview of UWE Bristol's Green Capital year.

Meeting the sustainable Development Goals: A baseline study of the contribution of UWE, Bristol (2016)
Book Chapter
Gough, G., & Longhurst, J. (2016). Meeting the sustainable Development Goals: A baseline study of the contribution of UWE, Bristol. In 2. Canterbury Christ Church University (Ed.), Sustainability in Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities. Canterbury Christ Church University

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.

UWE Celebrating Bristol Green Capital 2015 - Activities portfolio (supporting document for UWE Celebrating Bristol Green Capital 2015 activities catalogue) (2016)
Report
Gough, G., Longhurst, J., Putterill, T., Harris, V., Smart, D., Holmes, I., …Idle, J. (2016). UWE Celebrating Bristol Green Capital 2015 - Activities portfolio (supporting document for UWE Celebrating Bristol Green Capital 2015 activities catalogue)

This Activities Portfolio details projects, events and initiatives which represent the work of hundreds of UWE staff and students during Bristol's year as European Green Capital in 2015. It is the working file to accompany the UWE Green Capital 2015... Read More about UWE Celebrating Bristol Green Capital 2015 - Activities portfolio (supporting document for UWE Celebrating Bristol Green Capital 2015 activities catalogue).

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.

Understanding tourist encounters with nature: a thematic framework (2015)
Book Chapter
Hill, J., Curtin, S., & Gough, G. (2015). Understanding tourist encounters with nature: a thematic framework. In A. Lew (Ed.), New Research Paradigms in Tourism Geography. Routledge

This chapter presents a thematic framework that simplifies and explains the complexity of tourist encounters with nature. The research combines qualitative data, derived from questionnaire surveys, in-depth interviews, field journals and personal obs... Read More about Understanding tourist encounters with nature: a thematic framework.

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.

Developing a holistic approach to implementing education for sustainable development across a higher educational institute: A longitudinal study of the University of the West of England, Bristol (2014)
Book Chapter
Longhurst, J., Gough, G., Hills, S., & Grant, M. (2014). Developing a holistic approach to implementing education for sustainable development across a higher educational institute: A longitudinal study of the University of the West of England, Bristol. In M. Leah Filho, U. Azeiteiro, S. Caeiro, & F. Alves (Eds.), Integrating Sustainability Thinking in Science and Engineering Curricula: Innovative Approaches, Methods and Tools (527-542). New York and Heidelburg: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09474-8

Over the last 20 years the University of the West of England (UWE) has developed policy, strategy and plans to address its environmental and sustainability impacts. The University identifies its role in education for sustainable development (ESD) as... Read More about Developing a holistic approach to implementing education for sustainable development across a higher educational institute: A longitudinal study of the University of the West of England, Bristol.

Visitor motivations, expectations and satisfaction in a rainforest context: Implications for tourism management (2014)
Book Chapter
Hill, J., & Gough, G. (2014). Visitor motivations, expectations and satisfaction in a rainforest context: Implications for tourism management. In B. Prideaux (Ed.), Rainforest Tourism, Conservation and Management: Challenges for Sustainable Development (117-133). UK: Routledge

This chapter addresses five objectives related to nature-based tourism in the Wet Tropics rainforests of Australia. It aims to: 1 determine the socio-demographic characteristics of visitors to a rainforest site; 2 examine visitor motivations for... Read More about Visitor motivations, expectations and satisfaction in a rainforest context: Implications for tourism management.

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.

Understanding tourist encounters with nature: a thematic framework (2013)
Journal Article
Hill, J., Curtin, S., & Gough, G. (2014). Understanding tourist encounters with nature: a thematic framework. Tourism Geographies, 16(1), 68-87. https://doi.org/10.1080/14616688.2013.851265

This paper presents a thematic framework that simplifies and explains the complexity of tourist encounters with nature. The research combines qualitative data, derived from questionnaire surveys, in-depth interviews, field journals and personal obser... Read More about Understanding tourist encounters with nature: a thematic framework.

Can visitor satisfaction and knowledge about tropical rainforests be enhanced through biodiversity interpretation, and does this promote a positive attitude towards ecosystem conservation? (2007)
Journal Article
Hill, J., Woodland, W., & Gough, G. (2007). Can visitor satisfaction and knowledge about tropical rainforests be enhanced through biodiversity interpretation, and does this promote a positive attitude towards ecosystem conservation?. Journal of Ecotourism, 6(1), 75-85. https://doi.org/10.2167/joe166.0

Consuming tropical rainforest: Can in situ biodiversity interpretation enhance the conservation attitudes and behavioural intentions of tourists? (2007)
Book Chapter
Hill, J., Gough, G., & Woodland, W. (2007). Consuming tropical rainforest: Can in situ biodiversity interpretation enhance the conservation attitudes and behavioural intentions of tourists?. In T. Gale, J. Hill, & N. Curry (Eds.), Making Space: Managing Resources for Leisure and Tourism (67-86). Eastbourne: Leisure Studies Association

Interdisciplinary education for sustainable health and the environment
Presentation / Conference
Lucas, G., & Gough, G. Interdisciplinary education for sustainable health and the environment. Presented at Inclusive not Exclusive! Designing and Delivering Curricula for All, Bristol, England

This session will include a presentation of a pilot teaching and learning project designed to facilitate collaborative learning between students from separate discipline areas. This was done via a 3 hour voluntary, but curriculum-driven, session whic... Read More about Interdisciplinary education for sustainable health and the environment.

Sustainability, curriculum and academics in higher education
Presentation / Conference
Gough, G., & Longhurst, J. Sustainability, curriculum and academics in higher education

Sustainable development and planning require interdisciplinary working which facilitates the application of specialist knowledge from a range of professions. Further, policy-makers and managers must recognise and promote the values which underpin sus... Read More about Sustainability, curriculum and academics in higher education.

Embedding sustainability across the curriculum via collaboration: A review of progress in the University of the West of England
Book Chapter
Gough, G., & Longhurst, J. Embedding sustainability across the curriculum via collaboration: A review of progress in the University of the West of England. In W. Leal Filho, U. M. Azeiteiro, S. Caeiro, & F. Alves (Eds.), Integrating Sustainability Thinking in Science and Engineering Curricula: Innovative Approaches, Methods and Tools (513-526). Heidelberg: Springer

UWE Bristol and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Programme mapping portfolio
Report
Gough, G. (2021). UWE Bristol and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Programme mapping portfolio. UWE Bristol

At the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in June 2012, a process was initiated to formulate a set of sustainable development goals (SDGs) for pursuing focused and coherent action on sustainable development. The SDGs emphas... Read More about UWE Bristol and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Programme mapping portfolio.