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 91¸£Àû, 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 91¸£Àû and enhance best practices to transition to net zero.
- You can sign up for the Challenge .
- Submit your project !
Key Dates
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26th October: Deadline to register to the Challenge.
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31st October – Opening competition event - First workshop (4-7pm online).
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2nd November – Second workshop (3-5pm online).
- 3rd November – Drop-in Session (12-1pm online)
- 7th November – Drop-in Session (4-5pm online)
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13th November – Deadline to entry submissions (midnight).
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18th November – Shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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25th November – Shortlisted entry presentations to judges and final awards.
Prizes
- First place: £500 + presentation at the 91¸£Àû
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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 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 Link 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 91¸£Àû 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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