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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the developments that have taken place in European higher education institutions (HEIs) in response to the challenges of sustainable development. It will be a useful resource for scholars and academics of sustainability, and postgraduate students in management and engineering.
List of contents
Introduction 1. Sustainable Development as a Driver for University Transformation 2. A Sustainable University: The Quest for a Definition and Normative Context 3. Education and Research for Sustainable Development 4. Sustainable Campus 5. Sustainability Assessment and Disclosure in HEIs Conclusions
About the author
Magdalena Popowska is a researcher and lecturer of Organization Science and Entrepreneurship in the Faculty of Management and Economics at Gdansk University of Technology, Poland. She served as Vice-Dean for International and Public Affairs between 2008 and 2016 and following this acted as Dean’s Proxy for International Cooperation, which culminated in her being awarded the national "Management Star" in 2018. Magdalena is a visiting scholar at many European and Chinese universities, and her research is focused on entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and corporate governance. She has also been a member and leader of several EU projects.
Summary
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the developments that have taken place in European higher education institutions (HEIs) in response to the challenges of sustainable development. It will be a useful resource for scholars and academics of sustainability, and postgraduate students in management and engineering.
