Engaging higher education institutions in the challenge of sustainability: sustainable transport as a catalyst for action

The Engagement of Students in Higher Education Institutions with the Concepts of Sustainability: A Case Study of the University of Northampton, in England

“…Similarly to previous studies, generally, students reported strong positive views on sustainability, with most of the opinion that it was good for the environment [53]. Interesting, however, most were also of the view that any benefits would accrue primarily to the University.…”

“…The study sought to employ a variation of the mixed method ecological social marketing model [51,52], which builds on the community-based social marketing/behaviour change approach of practitioners (e.g., [53,54]). The model in [51] draws on an ecological model of behaviour change, embracing various layers-e.g., individual, interpersonal, and community (in the case of this study, landlords renting private accommodation to students).…”

An approach to the implementation of sustainability practices in Spanish universities

“…These research findings can point to some possible answers for why higher education does not make explicit sustainability implementation at all levels of the university. Barriers that compromise sustainability initiatives in higher education institutions can stem from a lack of policies or declarations to promote sustainability at universities (Bottery, 2011;Hancock and Nuttman, 2014;Vel azquez et al, 2005). Without sustainability policies or declarations, it is very difficult to encourage or motivate members of universities to participate in sustainability initiatives or sustainable development in higher education (Lee et al, 2013).…”

University contributions to environmental sustainability: challenges and opportunities from the Lithuanian case

“…The contribution of curricula to environmental knowledge and promotion of students' environmental awareness, which are the main drivers of environmentally friendly behaviour, is also acknowledged and analysed (see Zs oka et al, 2013;Vicente-Molina et al, 2013). The role of the university as a catalyst of transformations in the region is addressed as well (Wells et al, 2009;Trencher et al, 2013;Hancock and Nuttman, 2014).…”

“…However, changing travelling habits was not as easy. In the case of Deakin University, Australia, cooperation was fostered among stakeholders and some transport services were altered (Hancock and Nuttman, 2014).…”