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Education for Sustainability

Education for Sustainability (EfS) is about equipping our students with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to build a more responsible future.

As a university, we're committed to making sure that sustainability is a part of all our courses.

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Get involved in sustainability at ARU

There are many ways to get involved with sustainability for both staff and students – from joining a student-led society to applying for funding. Find out what you can do.

For staff For students Sustainability seminars and events
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Sustainability in the curriculum

Learn more about how you can include sustainability in the curriculum, and explore postgraduate degrees and dissertation prizes linked to sustainability.

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Living Labs: working with our communities

Living Labs are small-scale projects that enable our students to lead change in communities at a regional, national and international level.

More about Living Labs Sustainable Sainji - volunteering in the Himalayas
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Our research

Discover groundbreaking research that investigates the integration of sustainability into education, paving the way for a sustainable future.

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Get in touch

We're always happy to hear from people interested in Education for Sustainability. Please get in touch and let us know how we can support you. Our team is Prof Alison Greig, Director of Education for Sustainability; Sarah Strachan, Senior Lecturer in Sustainability; and John Gibson, Education for Sustainability Coordinator.