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 read more about the Challenge hereLink opens in a new window.
You can sign up for the Challenge hereLink opens in a new window.

Key Dates

5th June: Deadline to register to the Challenge.
13th June – Opening competition event - First workshop (details TBC).
15th June – Second workshop (details TBC).
24th June – Deadline to entry submissions (midnight).
1st July – Shortlisted candidates will be notified.
8th July – Shortlisted entry presentations to Coventry City Council, Climate Board and WIHEA judges and final awards.

Prizes

First place: £400* + presentation at the University of Warwick and Climate Change Board at Coventry City Council.
Second place: £200*.
Third place: £100*.

The winning idea will also be considered for implementation by the University and/or Coventry City Council.

*Please note that the prize winnings can only be awarded to the student participants.

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.

Dr Lory Barile (lory.barile@warwick.ac.uk)Link opens in a new window

Nancy Olson (nancy.olson@warwick.ac.uk)Link opens in a new window

Dr Bo Kelestyn - Design Thinking Consultant (bo.kelestyn@wbs.ac.uk)

Challenge Team Submission

Challenge Output Guide information can be found here.Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

Please submit your Challenge outputs via this pageLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window before midnight, Friday 24th June.

Judging Criteria

This is based on the Design Thinking methodology that will be used during the Challenge and The Warwick Education Strategy.