Durham-Gothenburg workshop on environmental sustainability

In November 2022 (16–18) the School hosted a workshop on environmental sustainability, organised jointly with the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg.

We were excited to receive a delegation of 10 colleagues from Gothenburg, including the Dean of the School of Business, Economics and Law, Professor Per Cramér, and Deputy Dean, Professor Marie Stenseke. The visitors were welcomed by Executive Dean, Professor Cathy Cassell, and the event was hosted by the Associate Dean for Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability, Professor Martyna Śliwa. The joint workshop on environmental sustainability was an important milestone in our partnership-building with the School of Business, Economics and Law in Gothenburg, with whom we’ve committed to undertake a sustainability journey together. Both schools are triple-accredited and high-achieving in terms of delivering excellence across education, research and engagement. A few months earlier in April, the first partnership-building workshop focused on equality, diversity and inclusion was held in Gothenburg. Both the Gothenburg workshop and the one held in Durham last November were successful and inspiring.

During the November workshop, Durham and Gothenburg staff, including educators, researchers and professional services colleagues, delivered presentations and engaged in lively discussions about different aspects of environmental sustainability. It was a wonderful opportunity to listen to talks representing a range of perspectives on sustainability, to learn from each other about the fantastic work that’s taking place in both institutions, and to make plans for future collaborative activities. We identified areas of common interest and intend to continue with conversations over the coming months in preparation for another workshop, which will be held in Gothenburg in autumn 2023.

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