Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World seminar series
An exciting new online series, combining local presenters with international academics sharing their insights and inspiration around teaching sustainability at a tertiary level.
The new online seminar series is part of a larger research project in partnership with the University of Auckland’s Centre for Climate, Biodiversity and Society, Ngā Ara Whetū, and is funded by University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau.
Seminars will take place monthly via Zoom, and continue for the remainder of the year. A list of confirmed speakers (with more to be added!) can be found below:
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Maintaining student engagement when teaching about environmental problems
Dr Manuel Vallee (University of Auckland, New Zealand)
3 May 2024, 1 – 2pm
Going Green, One Student at a time!
Assoc. Prof. Adenike Akinsemolu (Afe Babalola University, Nigeria)
7 June 2024, 1 – 2pm
Title TBC
Prof. Manuel Riemer (Wilfred Laurier University, Canada)
5 July 2024, 11am – 12pm
Sustainable futures and the role of imagination in the green transition
Ruben Ritzén (Lund University, Sweden)
Seminar flyer (PDF)1 August 2024, 6 – 7pm
What if? – Embodied art, storytelling and regenerative futures
Dr Julia Bentz (Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Change; University of Lisbon, Portugal)
Seminar flyer (PDF)5 September 2024, 6 – 7pm
Empowering learners through Mana Ora: Students decarbonising schools project
Bridget Glasgow (Sustainable Schools Team, Auckland Council); Rachel Bolstad (NZCER)
4 October 2024, 1-2pm
Advancing sustainability with academic artist collective Gesturing Towards Decolonial Futures
Assoc. Prof. Sharon Stein (Department of Educational Studies, University of British Colombia, Musqueam Territory, Canada)
1 November 2024, 1 – 2pm
Transdisciplinary Curriculum and Pedagogies for Fostering Positive Social and Environmental Impact
Dr Susanne Pratt (University of Sydney)
Dr Giedre Kligyte (UTS)
6 December 2024, 1 – 2pm
Please feel free to share this seminar information and links around your networks.
To view recordings of the past events, visit the series’ webpage.
Sustainability Teaching Network
The seminars above are held in conjunction with regular meetings of the Sustainability Teaching Network. Please come and join us in our network, to share your teaching practice with like-minded colleagues.