Throughout this course, participants will learn to understand and apply key concepts of environmental sustainability, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the principles of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI). The course offers practical guidance on reducing the environmental impact of research activities, such as minimizing energy consumption, reducing waste, and promoting the use of sustainable materials. By the end of the course, participants will be able to craft personal and institutional sustainability pledges, ensuring a commitment to environmentally responsible research practices.
Environmentally Sustainable Research
Self Guided Online Training Course
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Benefits & Requirements
- This Course contains 7 Lessons
- Create Long-term Value and Sustainability
- No Prior Knowledge Required
- Suitable for all Candidates including PhD Students
- Complete the course at your own pace.
- Works on Desktop and Mobile Devices.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to identify and evaluate key environmental sustainability concepts, including the SDGs and RRI, within the context of research activities. They will demonstrate the ability to implement strategies for reducing environmental impacts in their work, such as lowering energy usage, minimizing waste, and selecting sustainable materials. Additionally, participants will gain skills in creating tailored sustainability plans, both for personal practice and for broader institutional commitments, fostering long-term, environmentally responsible research methodologies.
What You Will Learn
- Understand the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how they relate to environmental sustainability in research contexts.
- Apply Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) principles to ensure that research activities are ethically sound and environmentally conscious.
- Analyse and reduce the environmental impact of research by adopting energy-efficient practices, reducing waste, and utilizing sustainable resources.
- Develop practical skills for creating sustainability plans, including personal and institutional sustainability pledges that reflect environmental responsibility.
- Explore case studies and best practices of environmentally sustainable research from various disciplines to inspire innovation in their own research activities.