Advance HE (Higher Education) provides higher education institutions worldwide with opportunities for global knowledge sharing and learning. Through the Global Impact Awards, they invite members to share success stories about higher education projects that have significantly benefited staff and students.
In total 15 successful applicants, who submitted case studies aligned to the overarching Grant’s overarching theme of contributing to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and one of four subthemes (Education for Sustainable Development; Supporting Reduced Inequality and Sustainable Inclusion; Building Future Leaders; Delivering Strategic Change in Higher Education Sustainability), were awarded a £1000 fund.
This year marks the fourth time that our Year 4 students have collaborated with Abu Dhabi University. Each year, our students are presented with a challenge by the University. This year, the task was to research and explore methods of cultivating food in a hot urban environment, along with strategies for recycling and reusing water. Additionally, the children delved into the life of Wangari Maathai and other seasoned environmental activists, before channeling their inspiration into a final piece of artwork. To give purpose to their work, our students hosted their very own 'COP 28' Sustainability conference, where they invited parents to school to share their learnings, present their findings, and encourage greater sustainability.
For more information about the Advance HE Global Impact Grants, please click here. For Mr. Cocker's Message on our collaboration with Abu Dhabi University, please click here.
Congratulations to Dr Apostolos Kyriazis, Associate Professor of Architecture, Ms. Sas Clarke, Ms. Hayley O’Connor, and Mr. James Burns and all the students involved! We are already looking forward to hearing more about what’s in store for next year!
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