Management in Higher Education for Sustainability

Inbunden, Engelska, 2025

Av Carolina Feliciana Machado, J. Paulo Davim

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This book offers a profound exploration of management in higher education for sustainability. From the integration of sustainability into curricula to sustainable campus practices, from interdisciplinary collaboration to technology-driven innovations, the book provides a holistic view of the multifaceted landscape of sustainability in academia. It also addresses critical issues such as student mobilization, impact assessment, and partnerships with industry and environmental organizations. With a focus on institutional policies and strategies, the book navigates the challenges and barriers faced by higher education institutions, providing invaluable insights into achieving sustainable practices. Additionally, it examines vital areas including online education accessibility, financial management for sustainability, and professional development for educators. Furthermore, the book explores the role of campus architecture and planning, assessing social and environmental impacts, and fostering international collaborations for sustainable education.

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Utgivningsdatum2025-04-09
Mått155 x 235 x 20 mm
Vikt440 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieManagement and Industrial Engineering
Antal sidor191
FörlagSpringer International Publishing AG
ISBN9783031849626

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Carolina Machado received her Ph.D. degree in Management Sciences (Organizational and Policies Management area/Human Resources Management) from the University of Minho in 1999, Master degree in Management (Strategic Human Resource Management) from Technical University of Lisbon in 1994, and Degree in Business Administration from University of Minho in 1989. Teaching in Human Resources Management subjects since 1989 at University of Minho, she is since 2004 Associate Professor (with Habilitation since 2022), with experience and research interest areas in the field of Human Resource Management, International Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management in SMEs, Training and Development, Emotional Intelligence, Management Change, Knowledge Management, and Management/HRM in the Digital Age/Business Analytics, Sustainability, and Higher Education Sustainability.J. Paulo Davim is Full Professor at the University of Aveiro, Portugal. He is also distinguished as honorary professor in several universities/colleges/institutes in China, India, and Spain. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (materials and manufacturing processes), and Mechanical Engineering degree (5 years), from the University of Porto (FEUP), the Aggregate title (Full Habilitation) from the University of Coimbra and the DSc (Higher Doctorate) from London Metropolitan University. He is Fellow (FIET) of IET-London and Eur Ing by Engineers Europe FEANI-Brussels. He is also Specialist Engineer by the Portuguese Order of Engineers with an MBA and Specialist titles in Industrial Management as well as in Metrology.

Chapter 1 - Paradox Skills and the Sustainability Mindset: frameworks and tools to develop sustainability skills in Higher Education.- Chapter 2 - Shifting Mindsets: Sustainability Agenda’s Challenges and Opportunities for Higher Education.- Chapter 3 - Management of digital competences’ education at higher education institutions (content and curriculum). European Union supportive policy v. university autonomy (the case of Poland).- Chapter 4 - Global Trends in Sustainability Policies in Higher Education.- Chapter 5 - Reimagining management for the ecological university.- Chapter 6 - Powering the future: green energy and sustainable development in universities.- Chapter 7 - Creative placemaking: exploring cultural vitality in a municipality of Mexico City.- Chapter 8 - Sustainable Development Goals in Health Courses in Higher Education.- Chapter 9 - Management in Higher Education for Sustainability: Challenges and Ways Forward – a glance.