Aoife Dowling’s Post

The cultural sector holds a unique position in society, bridging communities and fostering understanding of global issues. Institutions such as museums, operas, theatres, cultural centres, concert halls, and fairs are increasingly recognized for their potential role in promoting sustainable development. Frequently, they elevate public discourse making complex scientific concepts accessible and relatable. 🏛️ 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: While many cultural institutions pursue environmental certifications and play a crucial role in education and raising awareness, very few measure and assess their environmental impacts. They often lack long-term strategies to reduce their environmental footprint, and few present science-based evidences of their environmental performance, which is crucial for demonstrating genuine commitment and progress. 🔍 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵: 1. 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Cultural institutions must move beyond short-term measures and develop comprehensive, long-term strategies for sustainability. This includes reducing environmental footprints, minimizing waste, and optimizing resource use. 2. 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Institutions should adopt science-based targets to transparently track and report their environmental performance, ensuring accountability and highlighting areas for improvement. 3. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: As trusted knowledge sources, cultural institutions have a responsibility to lead by example. Aligning their operations with the EU Green Deal goals can set a standard for sustainability and demonstrate commitment to a greener future. This alignment not only enhances their credibility but also strengthens their role as educators and advocates for climate action. 🌱 Cultural institutions are not just repositories of the past and educators of the present, but also active participants in building a sustainable future. By promoting critical thinking, emotional engagement, and public participation, they help create a more informed and proactive citizenry committed to sustainability. However, they should lead by example, integrating science-based environmental strategies and taking concrete actions to reduce their own environmental impact, thereby setting a powerful example for the public they educate. #CulturalSector #ClimateChange #Sustainability #EUGreenDeal #ScienceBasedTargets #LeadByExample #GreenFuture #Museums #mossgreen #DrivingPositiveChange

🌟 Exciting News from Our Volume Erasmus+ Journey! 🌟 We're thrilled to share our latest milestone in the Volume Erasmus+ project, a beacon of innovation in education. Our recent blog post delves into the heart of our initiative, spotlighting the transformative power of volunteering and how it propels our mission forward. 🚀 Highlighting the Journey Our journey with Volume Erasmus+ is more than just a project; it's a movement towards creating accessible, engaging, and innovative educational experiences across Europe. Volunteers play a pivotal role in this transformation, offering their skills, time, and passion to make education more inclusive and impactful. 🔍 Inside the Blog Post Discover the essence of the Volume Erasmus+ project and its vision for the future of education. Learn about the invaluable contributions of our volunteers and how their engagement is shaping the educational landscape. Get insights into the resources developed through the project and how they're being piloted in diverse educational settings. 🤝 Be Part of the Movement We believe in the power of collaboration to drive change. Whether you're an educator, a student, or someone passionate about education innovation, there's a place for you in this journey. Explore how you can contribute to or benefit from the Volume Erasmus+ project. 📖 Read Our Blog: https://lnkd.in/ee6-5NaD Let's continue to build a brighter future for education together. Your thoughts, feedback, and participation are what make this journey truly remarkable. Join the conversation below or reach out to us to learn more about getting involved! #VolumeErasmusPlus #EducationalInnovation #Volunteering #EPPSI #EducationForAll

Today I gave a keynote about „Open Innovation and and Collaboration for Resilient and Sustainable Regions“ during the 1st International Conference on Resilience and Sustainable Regions at Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, the Portuguese campus of our E³UDRES² European University! I pointed out the importance of challenge-based and opportunity-driven education, cross-industry collaboration, the orchestration of (regional) innovation ecosystems, the idea of universities as platforms for collaborative innovation and the importance of creativity and diversity.

Did you know ? 💡 The 16th Eduniversal Convention’s theme is « Linked to Impact » What does it exactly stand for ? Linked to Impact echoes to the very aim of the World Convention which is : ➡️to gather the professionals of the Higher Education system from all over the world to create bounds and new academic partnerships ; ➡️to create a melting pot where Higher Education professionals can exchange ideas and reflect on the hottest topics (such as sustainability, climate change etc) that the sector faces. This year logo also illustrates the theme Linked to Impact. The logo is highly inspired by the traditional drawings and shapes from the Fijian KASO, which convey the idea of unity. Each color (green, orange, pink, purple and blue) represents the zones of the Eduniversal system. It really highlights the idea of reuniting people from all over the world in the blue zone that is Oceania. Thus during this year’s convention, you will explore, through conferences & workshops, four main themes shaping the future of business education : THEME 1 : Challenges for Business Schools THEME 2 : Collaboration & Transmission THEME 3 : Culture and Values THEME 4 : Change & Climate Change These themes will be explored through case studies in major sectors such as healthcare, energy, agrifood, tourism... “Linked to Impact” really embodies the mission of the World Convention and Eduniversal, it ought to be the new name of the event ! What do you think ? #logo #Eduniversal #EduniversalWorldConvention #EWC #businessschools #university #fijiislands #event George Jabbour Aneeta Madhok Sherif Kamel Edson Luiz Riccio Lyuba Ganguly Cécile Escape Perochain Nehme AZOURY Martial Guiette Marie-Joe SUEIRO Mike Wood Axel Schumacher Virginijus Kundrotas Estelle CONTRAIN Cameline Alric Elisabetta Abate

🎉 For the very first time, NAFSA: Association of International Educators is including Sustainability in International Education as a new theme for the Poster Fair section of its Annual Conference, taking place in New Orleans in 2024. I have been a Poster Fair Organizer (or PFO, as they call it - people in the United States seem to absolutely ADORE acronyms :) for many years, and my feedback has always been the same: please, please please INCLUDE SUSTAINABILITY as a theme, if you don't create space for it, how can we even talk about it (let alone ACT)? 🖼 (In the pic below, my tireless conference buddy Daniel Ponce-Taylor and I talking about Greening Conferences last year - our poster was submitted under "Advocacy in International Education" for lack of better alternatives) SO I was super happy to see it listed this year, and even happier to be the PFO for that theme! (big thanks to my dearest Shaina Dorow, I am 100% sure you have a role here.... and kudos to NAFSA President Dr. Fanta Aw for moving things forward - baby steps, but important ones!) ❓ Now what? To all my CANIE: Climate Action Network for International Educators friends, my Alethea Global Cooperative colleagues, and anyone interested in having climate action, climate justice, and sustainability discussed more at big conferences: YOU HAVE TIME UNTIL DECEMBER 6TH to submit a poster proposal!!! Here comes the link to start the application: https://lnkd.in/d9EknzaM "This poster fair highlights the vital role of international education in combatting climate change and fostering environmental sustainability. Proposals showcase the following: - Campus and international office initiatives on climate action - Innovative approaches and best practices that integrate sustainability principles into education abroad programs, curriculum development, and campus operations 🏃♀️ What are you waiting for? If you have questions, or doubts or just want to have a virtual coffee with me to talk about your proposal, feel free to reach out. Happy to make space for you! #climateemergency #internationalhighered #studyabroad #agenda2030 #timeisnow #timetoact

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗶s𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿? Through her collaboration with NIRAS, PhD student Eva Paola Kvist Campos is shining light on this challenge through her thesis on the strategic development and implementation of mobility hubs in urban and rural areas. 🚗⚡🔋 At NIRAS, we take pride in working with students, both Masters and PhDs. Collaborating with students creates new ideas and innovation, and we enjoy building on knowledge, data and guidance available and watching students grow through the projects they’re working on. That’s why the NIRAS ALECTIA Foundation continuously supports PhD projects. 👨🎓 👩🎓 This PhD project focuses on interdisciplinary and systemic methods to develop sustainable mobility hubs (places to interchange transport and central points in urban or rural development). It looks at key strategic factors such as business models, partnerships, and sustainability actions to unveil the potential for hub development. It addresses the challenge of decarbonising the transport industry and improving sustainable travel behaviour. 🛴 NIRAS develops many projects related to hub development, with Eva’s PhD project playing an important role in staying at the forefront of industry trends while shaping new methods and tools for creating sustainable mobility strategies. 🏙️ 👉 Meet Eva and learn more about the project and her work in the video below or get to know her in this article: https://lnkd.in/gXtdHJbM #HereWeGrow #SustainableMobility #MobilityHubs

Following the success of the Inside Out Project Photobooth truck, we're taking you behind the scenes of this collaborative journey that celebrates #50years of our #EuropeanCommunity🌟 with this new article! 🤔 What does '#EuropeanSpirit' mean to you? This is the question we're asking everyone participating in this project. For Maud Autrechy, Deputy Communications Director at ESCP, the European Spirit signifies shared values, historical connections, cultural heritage, and a commitment to peace. In a time when Europe faces both challenges and opportunities, this European project reiterates the importance of our unity and collaboration; a reality that is possible thanks to all our campuses. 🤝 With over 9 000 students, 5 000 managers, and 75 000 alumni from 130+ nationalities, ESCP is a true melting pot of cultures. The "United for European Spirit" tour involves creating massive black and white portraits that symbolise the interconnectedness that defines our world and the collective growth that comes from shared experiences. Read the full article by clicking on the link in the comments. ⬇️ #UnitedforEuropeanSpirit #ESCPUnited #EuropeanWay #InsideOutProject 

All partners of the InCITIES consortium met in person at the Université Gustave Eiffel, Marne La Vallée, Paris, to discuss the progress of the project, the ongoing activities and to plan the implementation of the next tasks. Several workshops were held on topics such as how to reach the project Key Performance Indicators, and how to improve the engagement of the different target groups. Among others, it was discussed the upcoming pilots on Sustainable Mobility Transitions and Cities Futures. Check all InCITIES latest news on our freshly updated website: https://incities.eu/news/ #inclusivecities #sustainablecities #resilientcities #wideningparticipation

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We as Time Machine Organisation are a member of the EIT Culture & Creativity network and are happy to support the kick-off event of this Co-Location Centre South East Europe & Alps which will be lead by the Kreativwirtschaft Austria On 10 October we will host the round table forum Open Dat of the Past inviting our audience to learn how to use the Big Data of the Past for new approaches in the Cultural and Creative Sector, using state-of-the-art technologies and digital tools to open ways for new interpretations and views on the past. Experience the possibilities to re-live the past and learn for the future. What to look forward to: - Key note inspiration on how our immediate surroundings and living space can be co-shaped and enriched with artistic and creative thinking. Take a deep dive into the world of next materials, next production and next renaissance and discover what is already in the making. - Engage with a community of creatives, investors and policy makers throughout Europe. - Learn why investing in Creatives is a smart investment. - Learn how to bring Culture and Creativities in Policies and start shaping your cities and regions. Above all, let´s get together, celebrate good times with music and drinks. https://lnkd.in/dwT8U7KB