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We have an international reputation for leading on the development of Education for Sustainability<\/a> (EfS) at our university, and with EfS experts worldwide, to support curriculum change.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Academic Innovation Projects” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ header_text_color=”#188178″ text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We have led and collaborated on large participatory projects to develop this new practice, working with over 75 universities, creating new ideas, best practice and adaptable tools for use any setting.<\/p>\n We used EfS ideas and methods in our commissioned projects, breaking new ground to blend educational theory, sustainability practice and learner viewpoints. Projects below led by our sustainability team specialists also guide our own EfS implementation programme.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#F1F2F3″ custom_margin=”-6px|auto|50px|auto||” custom_padding=”0px||0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”30px||30px|30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/sustainability.glos.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Students-driving-curriculum-quality-for-sustainability-flyer-2.png” alt=”Leading Practice Publication Cover” title_text=”Students driving curriculum quality for sustainability – flyer (2)” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.6″ header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_3_text_color=”#3E77C0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Project:<\/strong> multi-level collaboration project to develop and test an approach to measuring authentic integration of EfS into university courses using students as co-producers and assessors.<\/p>\n Participants:<\/strong> three universities \u2013 University of Gloucestershire lead partner working with University of the Arts London and King\u2019s College London, with student leaders from each institution.<\/p>\n Focus:<\/strong> EfS quality measurement and curriculum design<\/p>\n Funder:<\/strong> UK Quality Assurance Agency<\/p>\n Tools:<\/strong> available here on completion in 2023.\u00a0See updates on our project page<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#F1F2F3″ custom_margin=”-6px|auto|50px|auto||” custom_padding=”0px||0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”30px||30px|30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/sustainability.glos.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/UE4SD-2.jpg” alt=”Leading Practice Publication Cover” title_text=”Leading Practice Publication Cover” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.6″ header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_3_text_color=”#3E77C0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Project:<\/strong> Large scale consortium project with EfS experts across Europe, mapping policy and practice, developing leading practice in professional capacity building and building an expert network.<\/p>\n Participants: <\/strong>53 organisations across 33 countries. Led by University of Gloucestershire with Charles University of Prague, Leuphana University, Lunenburg, Autonomous University of Madrid.<\/p>\n Focus:<\/strong> Professional development in EfS<\/p>\n Funder: <\/strong>European Commission<\/p>\n Tools:\u00a0<\/strong>Online Platform of Resources<\/a> |\u00a0Leading Practice Publication<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#F1F2F3″ custom_margin=”-6px|auto|50px|auto||” custom_padding=”0px||0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”30px||30px|30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/sustainability.glos.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/pedagog-2.jpg” alt=”Flexible Pedagogies Cover” title_text=”Flexible Pedagogies Cover” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.6″ header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_3_text_color=”#3E77C0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Project:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Commissioned sector research connecting shifts in pedagogical thinking and EfS with the transition to a future era of flexible and blended learning.<\/p>\n Participants:\u00a0<\/strong>New Pedagogical Ideas theme led by University of Gloucestershire. Flexible Pedagogy programme composed of five research themes led by Professor Ron Barnett for HEA.<\/p>\n Focus:<\/strong>\u00a0Flexible Learning and EfS<\/p>\n Funder:\u00a0<\/strong>Higher Education Academy<\/p>\n Tools: <\/strong>New Pedagogical Ideas report<\/a> | Flexible Pedagogy Report<\/a> | HEA Webinar Slides<\/a> | HEA Project Overview<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ background_color=”#F1F2F3″ custom_margin=”-6px|auto|50px|auto|false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”30px||30px|30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/sustainability.glos.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Guide-to-Quality-and-Education-for-Sustainability-in-Higher-Education-logos-flyer.png” alt=”Guide to Quality and Education for Sustainability in Higher Education” title_text=”Guide to Quality and Education for Sustainability in Higher Education – logos flyer” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.6″ header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_3_text_color=”#3E77C0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Project:\u00a0<\/strong>Positioning EfS in quality enhancement policy, working with UK Quality Assurance Agency, to develop guidance and pilot case studies from institutions.<\/p>\n Participants:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Led by University of Gloucestershire in collaboration with the Quality Assurance Agency, Aston University, University of Brighton, University of Exeter and Oxford Brookes University.<\/p>\n Focus:<\/strong>\u00a0Quality enhancement and EfS<\/p>\n Funder:<\/strong>\u00a0Higher Education Funding Council for England<\/p>\n Tools: <\/strong>Website Toolkit<\/a> | Project flier<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ background_color=”#F1F2F3″ custom_margin=”-6px|auto|-6px|auto||” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”30px||30px|30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/sustainability.glos.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ESD-Cultural-Diversity-Report-1.jpg” alt=”Guide to Quality and Education for Sustainability in Higher Education” title_text=”ESD Cultural Diversity Report 1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.6″ header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_3_text_color=”#3E77C0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Project:\u00a0<\/strong>Commissioned research to analyse national EfS policies and collect good practices to improve the integration of cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue in delivery EfS programmes through the international Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014).<\/p>\nFunded research and development<\/h2>\n
Students Driving Curriculum Quality for Sustainability (2022-2023)<\/h4>\n
University Educators for Sustainable Development (2013-2016)<\/h4>\n
Flexible Pedagogies: New Pedagogical Ideas (2013)<\/h4>\n
Leading Curriculum Change for Sustainability (2010-2012)<\/h4>\n
Linking Culture, Education and Sustainability (2008-2009)<\/h4>\n