General information

What?

7 lectures covering 7 different myths surrounding sustainability. The course provides insights from 7 different faculties and is taught by 7 different lecturers. The course will be concluded with a symposium.

When and where?

From September 12th until December 12th 2016. Biweekly on Mondays.
Time: 11.00 – 12.45 (Lunch included)
Location: University College Groningen - Big Classroom (first floor of the UCG)

Course structure

Before the course starts:

General information will be published in August and will consist of a webinar, web-links and reading material.

Before each seminar (max. 1 hour):

Every seminar should be prepared beforehand with background videos, papers, articles, websites etc. This information will be shared on the website. Groups are divided before course starts.

During each seminar:

• 20 minutes introduction by the lecturer
• 50 minutes work on creative assignments in groups under supervision of the lecturer
• 15 minutes pitch of the results
• 20 minutes feedback and wrap-up by lecturer

Final Symposium:

Each group presents an in-depth research of one myth. You can subscribe on your preferred myth in August.

Course objective/learning outcomes

• get an insight in what sustainability means
• get access to articles about sustainability
• how it can be perceived from different areas of expertise
• what sustainability entails in the different academic areas
• find out what it means to you and in your daily life
• improve creative problem solving
• understanding the interrelations between different faculties
• multidisciplinary insights on sustainability
• cooperate in a staff-student environment
• pitch your sustainability ideas at a symposium
• contribute to your professional development in the field of sustainability
• increase your network in the field of sustainability

In short

• How often: 8 times, biweekly on Mondays. Last day is a symposium
• Time: 11.00-12.45 (lunch included)
• Location: University College Groningen
• For whom: Staff and students
• How: Online preparation, in-class assignments, inspiring speakers, closing symposium
• What: Certificate if you attended 5 out of 8 classes or more
• Costs: Free

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact Agnes Schiphof of the Green Office Groningen via greenoffice@rug.nl.