Learning & Teaching

We are using our own bespoke tool to detect and aid embedding sustainability into our courses, equipping our students with relevant knowledge and skills to make a difference during their studies and, most importantly, after they graduate.

We will strive to deliver our learning and teaching activities to minimise our negative environmental impact. Beyond the curriculum, we are offering sustainability-focused initiatives, events and campaigns to educate, inspire and empower our community. 

Why?

The role of a university is to understand humanity’s problems, challenge norms and address societal challenges. We have a responsibility to help create a sustainable future, and our students recognise this. 79% agree that we should be developing their social and environmental skills as part of their course (Sustainability Skills Survey, SOS-UK, 2022). 

Creativity is inherently regenerative, providing fresh ideas and new, innovative solutions. Creativity is a vital tool for addressing current sustainability challenges and catalysing positive change. With authentic, relevant education for sustainability, our students can go on to lead innovation, enhance communication and become empowered global citizens. 

Goal 1

We will develop and adopt new guidance for our curriculum design process that will support the delivery of learning and teaching that has minimum carbon impact.  

Goal 2

We will embed Sustainability Learning Outcomes in every course across our undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio, both on campus and online. 

Goal 3

We will roll out a programme of staff development training to support the ongoing, current and industry-connected delivery of an environmentally conscious curriculum. 

Goal 4

We will provide innovative, collaborative extra-curricular initiatives for students, staff and our local community to explore sustainability issues, widen their knowledge and embrace opportunities for climate advocacy. 

Evaluate our entire curricula using our Falmouth Curriculum Ladder for Sustainability tool & approach (FCL-S) 

We will determine the breadth and depth of sustainability content embedded across our curricula, and work to integrate at least three of our nine key sustainability themes within each of our courses. 

Evaluate our students’ sustainability literacy 

We will evaluate student "learning gains" at a course level, in sustainability awareness, knowledge and skill acquisition using sector guidance. 

Implement assessments and projects related to education for sustainability 

We will grow the number of sustainability-focused projects, briefs and assessments delivered by our courses, encouraging partnerships with local organisations and industry. 

Audit and improve the circularity of our faculties’ activities 

We will adopt an audit and improvement approach to action planning within and across departments to ensure circularity is embedded into our academic infrastructure. 

Educate, inspire and empower our community 

We will continue to design and deliver a variety of extra-curricular initiatives that help our community identify opportunities for creating individual and collective positive impacts, whilst reducing negative ones.