Diary
Article Type: Diary From: International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, Volume 14, Issue 2
2013
Middle East Conference on Sustainability and Human Development
2-4 April, Abu Dhabi
The conference is wide ranging and will deal with the following themes relates to sustainability in higher education:
Impact assessment, education and dissemination.
Metrics and measurement in an educational context.
Sustainability in higher education.
Social sustainability in the workplace, education and the community.
The relationship between individual workers and the organization in adopting sustainable operations.
Communications and dissemination of sustainability policies within and outside of the organization/government.
Motivation for organizational support of sustainability policies.
The business case for sustainability as a strategic objective.
Further details can be seen at: http://imesh2013.wordpress.com/
Critical Issues in Science and Technology Studies
6-7 May, Graz, Austria
The Institute for Advanced Studies on Science, Technology and Society (IAS-STS)invite interested researchers to attend their 12th Annual Conference on “Critical Issues in Science and Technology Studies”, which takes place in Graz,Austria on 6-7 May 2013. The conference themes include: gender, technology, and environment; towards low-carbon energy systems; sustainable and innovative public procurement and ecodesign; sustainable food systems; and life sciences and biotechnology. Postgraduates and young researchers are particularly encouraged to apply. Further details from Thomas Berger (thomas.berger@aau.at).
Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE)
20-22 June, Cape Breton University, Canada
The Society for Teaching and Learning in Higer Education (STLHE) invites proposals for presentations at its 33rd Annual International Conference, “Sustainability:learning to live, learning for life.” This premier conference features excellent plenary speakers, workshops, interactive sessions, posters,discussions and research presentations on a wide range of teaching and learning topics. This variety of presentation formats have been developed to suit the needs of most presenters. The conference location is one of the most beautiful places in Canada to visit, Cape Breton Island. Further details can be seen at: www.cbu.ca/stlhe
7th Annual Biomimicry Education Summit
21-23 June, University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA, USA
Papers are now invited to discuss biomimicry education in the field. Proposals from teachers and educators working with K-12, university, and informal audiences are now invited. A special focus will be given to best practices and experiences on how to help shape the dialogue on biomimicry education. Further details can be seen at: http://biomimicry.net/educating/summits-workshops/k-u-education-summit/
Teacher Education for Equity and Sustainability (TEESNet)
Global Citizenship Sixth Annual Conference
11 July, South Bank University, London
Under the motto “Changing times: changing knowledge and pedagogy for ESD/GC” the conference will explore the relationship between the rapidly changing social, economic and physical environment and the forms of knowledge and pedagogy required for ESD/GC. Further details can be obtained from Lisa Jones at: joneslp@lsbu.ac.uk
