Education for sustainability

Each year, to support and celebrate projects that positively impact students' learning experiences, and to test new ideas to engage students and improve their outcomes, Kingston University awards up to ten £1,000 Fellowships. These support creating and disseminating innovative practices in developing inclusive curricula and Education for Sustainability in learning and teaching and student support.

The Fellowship Scheme is open both to academics and professional services members of staff. Student partnerships are strongly encouraged.

To learn more about the Fellowship Scheme, please email [email protected].

The online programme, accredited by the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA), is designed to support academic and professional services staff in seamlessly embedding Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into curriculum design, teaching practices, and student support. It introduces effective pedagogical strategies for ESD and offers opportunities to engage with examples of good practice from across Kingston University. It is part of the institutional Essential Training and included in the induction for new members of staff.

To support staff in understanding and embedding sustainability into the curriculum, we have developed toolkits in collaboration with our students. These toolkits include case studies, examples of good practice, and suggestions for aligning sustainability with our mission, vision, and values.

• Education for Sustainability Toolkit (PDF)
• Climate Change Pedagogy Toolkit (PDF)

As part of our commitment to supporting the wider community, we have co-developed a Green Skills Toolkit for school teachers. Created in collaboration with our students, the toolkit includes a variety of hands-on activities designed for both primary and secondary education, helping to bring sustainability into the classroom in engaging and practical ways.

• Green Skills Toolkit (PDF)

The RISE UP Programme: Reimagining Inclusion, Sustainability and Equity in University Practices

The RISE UP Programme allows staff to partner with student consultants to help them reflect on their practice and how course materials can address inclusion and sustainability, in addition to exploring how all students learning and teaching experiences can be made more engaging, representative, and accessible both in and out of the classroom.

To find out more, email the RISE UP Programme.

The Student Academic Development & Research Associate Scheme (SADRAS+) offers staff and students the opportunity to work in partnership on the design and implementation of educational research projects that enhance the academic experience of under‑represented student groups at the University.

The scheme aligns with SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and includes three pathways: Student–Staff, Staff‑Led and Student‑Led.

Both staff and students can submit projects and receive up to £1,000 to support their research project activities. If you are a student or staff member interested in applying or learning more about the scheme, please contact [email protected].