International Conference “Engaging With Sustainability In Higher Education”

The University of Craiova and the UNESCO Chair in Democratic Citizenship and Cultural Freedom from the University of La Rioja invite you to participate in the International Conference “Engaging With Sustainability In Higher Education” that will be held on 23 November at the University of Craiova, organised within the DEAR project Mindchangers - Regions and Youth for Planet and People.

The conference aims to explore the crucial role educators play in advancing both research within the field(s) of education for sustainable development (ESD) and active engagement practices among their students.

We encourage educators, researchers, and teaching practitioners to participate and contribute their insights and experiences to this conference, so as to foster a collective commitment to sustainability within higher education.

Key topics include, but are not limited to:

Section 1 Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

1. The conceptual and theoretical framework of ESD
2. Interdisciplinary approaches to ESD
3. The key transversal competencies in ESD
4. Embedding ESD across the curricula
5. Innovative methodologies to develop and evaluate sustainability competences

Section 2 Youth engagement

1. Engaging students in sustainability projects
2. Overcoming challenges and barriers in youth participation
3. The paradox role of education in youth engagement: a barrier or a stimulus?
4. Building partnerships in youth engagement
5. Transformative learning for sustainability

For more info about the conference and the submission guidelines visit https://www.mindchangers.eu/mindchangers-news/international-conference-engaging-with-sustainability-in-higher-education/