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Warwick International Higher Education Academy

Project Background and FAQs

Project Context

  • 'Sustainability’ is a problematic term, which is by nature controversial. It addresses the tensions between economic, social and environmental development and combines them into a single concept. As a collective across the institution, we need to engage in a critical discourse on the challenges of educating for sustainability and integrating it into the curriculum to create globally aware and responsible graduates and citizens. ​
  • Despite there being a wide array of sustainability initiatives and interventions which have been developed and implemented over the past few years at Warwick, student feedback indicates there remains a lack of deep engagement with sustainability education, and a perceived disconnect between the academic and professional services community.​
  • This project will therefore contribute to further promote climate education at Warwick and enhance best practices to transition to net zero.
  • You can sign up for the Challenge hereLink opens in a new window.
  • Submit your project here!

Key Dates

  • 26th October: Deadline to register to the Challenge.
  • 31st October – Opening competition event - First workshop (4-7pm online).
  • 2nd November – Second workshop (3-5pm online).
  • 3rd November – Drop-in Session (12-1pm online)
  • 7th November – Drop-in Session (4-5pm online)
  • 13th November – Deadline to entry submissions (midnight).
  • 18th November – Shortlisted candidates will be notified.
  • 25th November – Shortlisted entry presentations to judges and final awards.

Prizes

  • First place: £500 + presentation at the University of Warwick
  • Second place: £300.
  • Third place: £200.
The winning idea will also be considered for implementation by the University.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

You will find answers to frequently asked questions hereLink opens in a new windowLinkLink opens in a new window opens in a new windo, but please do not hesitate to get in touch or suggest edits to this document by contacting the Project Team - sustainability@warwick.ac.uk

Challenge Team SubmissionLink opens in a new window

Please submit your Challenge outputs via this pageLink opens in a new window before midnight, Sunday 13th November.

Judging Criteria

This is based on the Design Thinking methodology that will be used during the Challenge and The Warwick Education Strategy. Please remember that your project, including your submitted posters and videos:

  • Must be feasible
  • Must be desirable
  • Must be viable
  • Must use waste hierarchy and/or circular economy theory
  • Must focus on reduce, reuse, recycle

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