Net Zero & Digital Transformation

During a four-day eco-sabbatical in July 2022 at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), Machynlleth, The Open University listened, collaborated, and co-created opportunities for integrating regenerative and carbon-positive skills into key sectors. We held ‘The Skills for Net Zero’ roundtable to understand the role of Higher Education in supporting the Skills for Net Zero agenda in Wales, and the needs of the private sector in this area. The below clips feature attendees from the round table sharing their thoughts.

Sheri-Leigh Miles: Upskilling and Reskilling

Stephen Peake: Upskilling and Reskilling

Karolina Rucinska: Wellbeing and Climate Change

Emma Fieldhouse: How Bad Are Bananas?

Jay Shard: Student Hubs

Emma Dewberry: Transitioning to be sustainable citizens

Kara Bennet: Collaborating for the future

Rhian Sherrington: Diversity and inclusion in tackling the Climate Crisis

Andy Middleton: Upskilling for the future

Jane Davidson Wales’ Wellbeing and Future Generations Act

Jane Davidson: Upskilling the next generations

Peter Harper: The OU Carbon Calculator – why we need to decarbonise

Dr Emma Dewberry: Transforming your Organisation for Sustainability Microcredential

Emma Dewberry: A new design degree for social and ecological wellbeing

The Open University’s Net Zero Wales and Regenerative Futures Event summary video

Large Auditorium full of people facing a man stood in front of a screen

Accelerating Ambition and Impact: EAUC Conference 2024

The EAUC (Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges) conference, held in Winchester from 24-25 July 2024, brought together more than 230 attendees, including 81 presenters and 20 exhibitors, under the theme "Accelerating Ambition and Impact." The conference celebrated its 20^th anniversary and this year there was a distinct sense that action had to be taken. The opening remarks by Laurence Frewin, Principal and CEO of South Devon College, and Gavin Hunter, Chief Operating Officer of the University of Winchester, set an optimistic tone.

30th July 2024

words 'responsible futures go green event' on an OU presentation slide

Go Green x Responsible Futures

Responsible Futures is a whole institution accreditation programme with the aim to embed sustainability across all aspects of student learning. Responsible Futures has been created by the charity Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK), this is a unique accreditation being student led and audited by students.

Go Green recently ran a workshop for students and staff about Responsible Futures at the OU which you can watch below.

17th May 2024