Bournemouth University Sustainability Annual Report 2018-2019
Sustainability skills The Estates Sustainability Team delivers curriculum and extra-curricular talks, workshops and campus tours to help students gain the sustainability skills and knowledge they need to tackle society's grand challenges. Examples include tours of our energy and sustainability facilities and delivering a workshop on the UN SDGs for students participating in the Global Talent Programme. 78% of BU students agree that universities should be obliged to develop students' social and environmental skills as part of their course.* 74% say when considering jobs, it is importance for them to work in a business or organisation that makes a difference to social and environmental issues.* * NUS Sustainability Skills Survey 2018-19
Our annual Excellence in Sustainable Teaching Award rewards academics who provide the skills and inspiration for their students to address the global challenges facing society. Seven academics won this award and ÂŁ75 to donate to a charity of their choice at our Service Excellence Conference in 2019. Image: Some of the 2019 Award winners with ÂŁ75 prize money to be donated to a charity of their choice, handed over at the Service Excellence Conference
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