Search for dissertations about: "Higher education for sustainable development"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 swedish dissertations containing the words Higher education for sustainable development.

  2. 1. Relational creativity : what can participatory art do for higher education?

    Author : Sol Morén; Simon Lindgren; Thomas von Wachenfeldt; Fernando Hernádez-Hernández; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; creativity; relational creativity; higher education; participatory art; visual arts; fine arts; arts-based research; participatory design; design for learning; sociotechnical design; educational design research; future education; rethinking education; sustainable development;

    Abstract : Why research creativity in higher education? Creativity is regarded as a key competence for future education by the European Union as well as by UNESCO, and my wish is to contribute to this contemporary global agenda of rethinking education. Creativity is central for complex problem- solving and we need to rethink education to facilitate for our future citizens to develop creativity, to be able to meet our interconnected world's urgent need for sustainable development. READ MORE

  4. 2. Environmental Management Systems – a Way towards Sustainable Development in Universities

    Author : Kaisu Sammalisto; Internationella miljöinstitutet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; communication; curriculum; indicator; sustainable development; Environmental management systems; higher education; intervention theory; education; training; policy evaluation; industry.; Sustainable Development; Environmental Management;

    Abstract : The economic development in the world today makes increased consumption of goods and travelling available for more people around the world than ever before. This results, however, also in increased production and spreading of substances that are hazardous both to human health and to the ecosystem globally. READ MORE

  5. 3. Environmental management systems – a way towards sustainable development in universities : ”It was difficult at first … then we started talking with our colleagues and we saw it in a longer perspective”

    Author : Kaisu Sammalisto; Högskolan i Gävle; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Environmental management systems; higher education; sustainable development; indicator; training; communication; education; curriculum; policy evaluation; intervention theory; industry.; Industrial engineering and economy; Industriell teknik och ekonomi; Industrial organisation; administration and economics; Industriell organisation; administration och ekonomi;

    Abstract : The economic development in the world today makes increased consumption of goods and travelling available for more people around the world than ever before. This results, however, also in increased production and spreading of substances that are hazardous both to human health and to the ecosystem globally. READ MORE

  6. 4. HOUSE MASTER SCHOOL: Career Model for Education and Training in Integrated and Sustainable Conservation of Built Environments

    Author : Erika Johansson; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; transdisciplinary case study research; community action; Education for Sustainable Development ESD ; sustainability science; organizational learning; triple helix; training; educational systems design; construction; lifelong learning; integrated conservation; socio-ecological approach; systemic approach; sustainable development; craftsmanship training; crafts; career and workforce development; action research; education;

    Abstract : Based on a participatory action research methodology and approach (AR), this dissertation explores the core theoretical problems and opportunities of education and learning for sustainable development (ESD) within the cross-disciplinary area of integrated and sustainable conservation of built environments. The main purpose has been to develop an epistemological framework for integrated lifelong learning, ethics and advanced research (R&D) and to provide a new sustainable education and career model for the field to be applied in the Dalecarlia region and on a national level within the Swedish construction industry at large; i. READ MORE

  7. 5. Unveiling the path towards sustainability: scientific interest at HEIs from a scientometric approach in the period 2008-2017

    Author : Núria Bautista-Puig; Universidad Carlos III de Madrid; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Scientometrics; Bibliometrics; Sustainability; Sustainable development; Sustainability science; Higher education for sustainable development; Spanish higher education institutions; Spanish university system; Implementation of sustainable development; Sustainable Development Goals SDGs ; Millennium Development Goals MDGs ;

    Abstract : Humanity has experienced the impact of an unsustainable economic model at all levels. This topic has crystallized in different summits and conferences during the 20th century. As a result of this concern, the concept of sustainable development (SD) emerged. READ MORE