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- 1. A holistic approachfor integration of sustainable development in education, research, collaboration and operations Göran Finnveden, Erica-Dawn Egan, Teresia Sandberg and Emma Strömberg KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
- 2. KTH Royal Instituteof Technology • The oldest and largest technical university in Sweden. • More than 15 000 students • Over 5000 employees • Divided into 10 schools plus university administration • Vice-presidents can be appointed for specific tasks
- 3. KTH’s sustainability initiative2011 • Sustainable Campus – focus on campus activities and the development of an Environmental Management System led by the Environmental Manager • KTH-Sustainability – focus on integrating sustainability in education, research and cooperation led by the vice- president for sustainable development. • Two parts working together and since 2016 organised as KTH Sustainability Office
- 4. KTH has ambitionsregarding sustainable development • KTH shall be a leading technical universities also regarding sustainable development and have an identity and trademark that is associated with sustainable development. (KTH Development Plan, 2013-2017)
- 5. Some results 2012-2015 •A systematic work on integration of sustainable development in all educational programs is giving results. • Research on sustainable development is increasing • KTH is climbing on the QS ranking in the category ”Environmental Science” • KTH’s environmental management system is certified according to ISO 14001 since 2015. • KTH won ”The International Sustainable Campus Network’s Excellence Award for Excellence in Campus 2015” för KTH Campus Plan 2014 • KTH has reduced energy use in buildings • KTH has reduced CO2-emissions from air travels
- 6. Sustainable development ineducation: Two complementary approaches Evaluation of the progress of integration of sustainable development on the program level and providing tools and support for Program directors and teaching staff to achieve the goals set by the university
- 7. Integration of sustainabledevelopment at the program level 2011 – Education Assessment Exercise and career surveys pointed out the need for integration 2012 - all programs submitted self-assessments 2013 - follow-up through a dialogue with schools 2013 - all schools set up an action program for integration of sustainable development into their educational programs 2014 - all schools followed the action programs 2015 - a follow-up 2016 - new action programs set up
- 8. Follow-up Three-step process - Surveycontaining courses that contribute to fulfillment of the learning outcomes - Interview with Program directors - Summary for each educational program
- 9. Results from thefollow-up • Clear improvement overall • All programs have sustainable development in the curriculum on different scales • Several programs have come a long way • Several programs have plans for further development • Some programs still have little integration and vague plans for the future 8 12 7
- 10. Tools for integrationof sustainable development in educational programs • Clarification of the overall learning outcomes • Mapping of courses and programs with ESD-relevance • "Coaching" of teachers and Program directors, contact information on teacher resources • Pedagogical course - Learning for Sustainable Development • Development of a Toolbox for Teachers • Development of course modules • Seminars and networking
- 11. Learning for Sustainabledevelopment The general aim of the course is that teachers, based on their own subject, should be able to integrate questions on sustainable development in their teaching so that the students, during and after their education include their integrated knowledge and reflections in the subject sustainable development. • What is sustainable development? • Integration and progression • What is sustainable development for engineers? • What is learning for sustainable development? • Course goals, activities and examination School of Education and Communication in Engineering Science Anna-Karin Högfeldt, Organisation and Leadership Monika Olsson, Industrial Ecology
- 12. Tools for integrationof sustainable development in educational programs • Clarification of the overall learning outcomes • Mapping of courses and programs with ESD-relevance • "Coaching" of teachers and Program directors, contact information on teacher resources • Pedagogical course - Learning for Sustainable Development • Development of a Toolbox for Teachers • Development of course modules • Seminars and networking
- 13. Developed modules atKTH Interactive Introduction to Sustainable Development – board games and interactive lectures Jon-Erik Dahlin
- 14. Developed modules atKTH Social sustainability in education at KTH • Generic part – 4 lectures and 2 seminars • Program specific part – developed in collaboration with the course responsible teacher (Elisabeth Ekener, Karin Edvardsson Björnberg, Niccolas Albiz, Dominic Von Martens) ÅF/KTH – Sustainable business development • Social Responsibility: An organization's responsibility towards society and the environment. • Sustainable business: A business where sustainability is a key driver of business strategy, process and product development, and marketing.
- 15. Tools for integrationof sustainable development in educational programs • Clarification of the overall learning outcomes • Mapping of courses and programs with ESD-relevance • "Coaching" of teachers and Program directors, contact information on teacher resources • Pedagogical course - Learning for Sustainable Development • Development of a Toolbox for Teachers • Development of course modules • Seminars and networking • Seed funding for developing new courses etc.
- 16. Exemple of activitiesin research and research education • Seed funding for pilot projects, writing larger applications. • Developing PhD courses • Networks for PhD students • Seminars, workshops, network meetings • Information about research calls • Funding for participation in networks
- 17. Collaboration with society,examples of activities • Established partner agreement with • Akademiska Hus (our main landlord) • IVL – Swedish Environmental Research Institute • SEI – Stockholm Environment Institute • Involvement in other partner agreements • Active in national and international networks • Internal and external newsletters • Seminars and events, e.g. • KTH-Sustainability Education Day • KTH-Sustainability Research Day
- 18. Evaluation of KTH-Sustainability,winter 2015 • Self-evaluation, interview study, external experts. • Conclusions: • KTH has made progress • KTH-Sustainability has played an important role • Strong support for the vision that KTH should be a leading actor • We are not there yet. • The initiative should continue • Change of focus towards more cooperation with society, students and faculty, e.g. ”Campus as a living lab”, student engagement.
- 19. Role of theISO 14001 certified Environmental Management System • Ensures a systematic approach for all areas included • Ensures involvement with top management • Regular internal and external audits • A way of communicating our commitment • An insurance towards a backlash
- 20. Areas for sustainabledevelopment objectives 2016-2020 • Education • Research • Collaboration • Work environment • Campus • Travels • Procurement • Hazardous chemicals • Investement • Organisation and management
- 21. Examples of objectives2016-2020 • KTH's research for sustainable development shall increase. • The integration of sustainable development in KTH's research base shall increase. • Achieve a 20% percent reduction in carbon emissions resulting from business travel per full-time employee equivalent. • Funds of KTH’s affiliated foundations and donations shall be invested so that they contribute to sustainable development. • Environmental and sustainability issues shall be integrated into regular activities and operations and be included in all relevant processes, plans and decisions.
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- #3 KTH in Stockholm is the largest, oldest and most international technical university in Sweden. No less than one-third of Sweden’s technical research and engineering education capacity at university level is provided by KTH. Education and research spans from natural sciences to all the branches of engineering and includes architecture, industrial management and urban planning.