Centre for Research in Engineering and Materials Education

SustainAbility in the QMUL curriculum

Principal investigator:Ishani Chandrasekara
Co-investigator(s): Rehan SHAH, Sayed Elhoushy, Nurul Ahmed, Sally Faulkner , Patrick Healey, Anna Moore , Jonathan Otter, Jovani Palnoni , Zoe Sturgess , Stephanie Fuller and Chris Sutton
Funding source(s):Queen Mary Academy
 Start: 01-08-2024  /  End: 31-08-2025
 Amount: £20000
Research Centre:

This project addresses sustainability, the most urgent global issue facing the world today, which is also a key strategic priority for Queen Mary’s 2030 Strategy. Its primary aim is to enhance the Queen Mary curriculum through establishing a platform for discussions and collaborative learning on sustainability. This space will enable Queen Mary staff, students, and the East London community to participate in and benefit from a non-credit sustainability course. The focus is on developing an innovative pedagogical approach to share existing knowledge and skills within the university in order to develop sustainability awareness, knowledge, and skills. The course, open to all staff and students, will be co-created with students and aligned with the development of Queen Mary Graduate Attributes and employability skills. Elements of the course would also be open to the local community.