Graduates will have a critical role in developing viable, inclusive and equitable solutions to the economic, social and environmental challenges the world is facing. Higher education must therefore equip them with the skills and agency required to have a positive impact on social, economic and environmental sustainability.
There is a growing demand for professionals with knowledge of sustainable development principles. By fostering the relevant skills and attributes in students, we empower them to navigate diverse career paths. Whether they opt for sustainability-focused roles or apply sustainable development principles and strategies to their chosen field, their expertise will be valuable in driving a more sustainable and equitable future.
Ways we can help you
- Develop your approach: Map, evaluate and enhance the extent to which staff and students can engage with ESD, and develop and embed meaningful quality assurance measures.
- Train staff: Encourage staff development, recognise and celebrate good practice and reward sustainability initiatives from across the institution.
- Connect ESD to students: Consider how sustainability competencies can connect with and reinforce other strategic priorities such as employability, enterprise, entrepreneurship, inclusive curricula and internationalisation.
Resources, reports and publications on ESD
Framework for Education for Sustainable Development
The framework is designed to be of value to a broad audience and can be particularly beneficial in supporting course teams to understand ESD, integrating ESD across programmes, helping students identify the necessary competencies for sustainable citizenship and fostering agency for a sustainable future, developing comprehensive institutional approaches and aligning strategy to create a sustainable learning environment.
Professional Development Opportunities
Our portfolio will help you build or refresh your pedagogy throughout your career. Below you will find our upcoming development opportunities:
Meet our experts
Stuart Norton, PFHEA
Head of Educational Excellence , Advance HE
Stuart has over 20 years’ experience within higher education with extensive experience in designing and developing strategic, institutional-wide change.
In his role as Head of Educational Excellence at Advance HE, he focuses on both thought leadership and providing evidence-based solutions to support institutions, educators and students.
Professor Mark O’Hara
Senior Consultant, Education , Advance HE
Professor Mark O’Hara is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a National Teaching Fellow and a winner of the Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence in the UK. Mark is a former Chair of the UK’s CATE-Network and has over 30 years’ experience leading educational change in a wide variety of roles including undergraduate and postgraduate programme leadership, Head of Student Experience, Associate Dean for Learning, Teaching and Academic Quality and Associate PVC (Education).
