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University Partnerships for Sustainable Development

Patrick Blessinger editor Enakshi Sengupta editor Taisir Subhi Yamin editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Emerald Publishing Limited

Published:19th Jun '20

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The role of universities is not restricted to merely the exchange of knowledge, they are also responsible for playing a leading role in society. Universities have often come out of isolation to accommodate and facilitate social change, actively engaging in their communities. In order to be socially engaged and effective universities must work closely with industry, non-governmental, and non-profit bodies to identify societal needs and address them productively, working towards achieving common goals and objectives. This volume explores various facets of the Sustainable Development Goals and how well universities have been able to integrate those goals into their curriculum, and institutionalize those goals into their strategic plans and institutional culture. Authors from Nigeria, sub Saharan Africa, Italy and the Middle East have elaborated how to achieve this in the face of shifting expectations, student debt, and graduate mobility.

“This book provides practical and real-life solutions to attain the goal of sustainable development. It gives us food for thought to all the stakeholders who are striving to achieve a sustainable world.” -- Narendra Singh Chaudhary
“The contributors of this book have sensibly covered the pedagogical approach, leading assessment practices and community learning. This book is a complete refuge to teaching and learning practices for a sustainable world.” -- Damini Saini

ISBN: 9781789736441

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 415g

208 pages