...Paulo Guilherme Fuchs; Lucas Veiga Ávila; Luciana Londero Brandli; Ana Regina de Aguiar Dutra; José Baltazar Salgueirinho Osório de Andrade Guerra Purpose This study aims to propose a governance model for sustainable development ( SD ) in higher education institutions (HEIs). Design/methodology...

... and industry expectations and finally, cultural values and mindsets. The thematic analysis suggests three distinct pathways by which technology catalyzes the sustainable development process; they include (i) campus operations and infrastructure (the “Living Lab”), (ii) teaching, learning and curriculum...

... impact, this study offers a understanding of the conditions under which such projects succeed. By integrating perspectives from business and educational contexts, it provides new insights into how HEIs can drive sustainable development. Corresponding author Inga Stademann inga.stademann@uni-siegen.de...

... to align educational systems with environmental care and sustainable development principles. The theoretical foundations of green education are diverse, reflecting multiple disciplinary views that influence both teaching methods and institutional practices. One of the most significant frameworks...

...Meng Qin; Yan Su; Jifeng Cao; Nicoleta-Claudia Moldovan Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of technological innovation (TI) in advancing sustainable development in universities (SDUs) against the backdrop of rising geopolitical risk (GPR). Design/methodology/approach...

... 2025 20 01 2026 26 03 2026 © 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Sustainable development Sustainability Higher education Assessment Bibliometric review Boğaziçi University Scientific Research Projects (BAP...

...Helena Wyligała; Monika Sady; Magdalena Maria Popowska; Ewa Mazur-Wierzbicka; Wioleta Gałat Purpose This study aims to examine how European universities implement and communicate University Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development (USR/SD) principles. It introduces an original analytical...

... Licensed re-use rights only University sustainability Quality in higher education Sustainable development Sustainability indicators SDGs Brazil Research on sustainability has intensified in recent decades, reflecting its growing relevance in the global context. Sustainability directly...

...Francisco Elíseo Fernandes Sanches; Walter Leal Filho; Luiz Eduardo Gaio; Gustavo Hermínio Salati Marcondes de Moraes Purpose Higher education institutions (HEIs) are unique organizations, given their missions and leadership role in sustainable development. However, they face challenges similar...

... approach, combining literature review, document analysis and collaborative activities conducted with 14 higher education institutions over three years. It explored the implementation of environmental management systems, education for sustainable development and carbon footprint reduction, identifying...

...Haya Hussien Tarawneh; Nesreen Nabil Atieh; Niveen Z. Halalsheh; Rakan Ayoub Ali Abu Arabi Adwan; Thabet Hussein Altarawneh Objective The study aims to identify the challenges that universities face in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) related to quality education, from...

... Sustainable procurement Barriers Difficulties Challenges University Sustainable development Sustainability in higher education Brazil Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) 304145/2021-1, and 303924/2021-7. Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e...

... curricula influences student learning by enhancing critical thinking, practical application and global awareness. Problem-based learning linked to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) boosted student engagement and comprehension of sustainability, enabling them to address real-world issues effectively...

... Publishing Limited 2025 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Experiential learning Field-oriented course Interdisciplinary skills Natural infrastructure Nature-based Solutions (NbS) Sustainable development Given the increasing impacts of climate change, mounting...

... embedded in their formal and informal curricula that engage the community in examining science, the causes of unsustainability due to anthropogenic activities and the relevance of indigenous knowledge, which induces insights for institutional changes toward sustainable development. Research limitations...

...Yogesh P. Velankar; Sambujang Marreh; Ousman Badjie; Gideon Yeboah; Barbra Ncube Purpose This study aims to identify best practices of incorporating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDGs 4 and 17 in policies and educational activities of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs...

... will be analyzed, to determine the skills and knowledge that these professionals must possess to contribute to a sustainable and equitable future, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the framework of Industry 4.0 (and Society 5.0) and the reflections coming from the International Conceive-Design...

... Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Sustainable development Sustainability assessment Sustainability assessment tools Higher education institutions Sustainability is a long-term, socially just and economically sound development approach that promotes socioeconomic progress...

...Beatrix Algurén Purpose This study aims to explore students’ learning outcomes related to sustainable development (SD) key competencies through an experiential learning (EL) approach and to deepen the understanding of facilitators and barriers influencing pro-environmental behavior change...

...Gabriele Lopes; Barbara Galleli Purpose The purpose of this study is to understand how do formal structures and the hidden curriculum act as barriers or drivers for the contribution of higher education institutions (HEIs) to sustainable development. HEIs, as institutions, are formed by formal...