There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

This module is offered across the university as a choice. It is part of the University's commitment to Environmental Sustainability and introduces students from multiple disciplines to the core ideas of sustainability, drawing on scientific, economic, cultural and philosophical thinking. Because students from different disciplines all have different timetables, with no shared slots, we need to work outside of usual timetable hours to make this accessible; this usually includes one Saturday workshop and four early evening lectures. Please do not choose this module if you know that attendance at these times will be impossible.The main focus is on working together, in interdisciplinary teams, on projects you design that can have a positive impact on sustainability. You will be involved in designing the assessment for these projects, to ensure that this is appropriate for what you want to do. Each team will be allocated a coach, from the teaching staff, to help you in this process.You will also consider what your home discipline can offer to achieving a sustainable world and will explain this to students from other disciplines. You will produce a 'sustainability CV' and receive feedback on it. Lectures and workshops will consider sustainability from scientific, cultural and business perspectives. In addition you will look at the psychological and emotional implications of studying and working for sustainability and share ways in which we can build emotional resilience in the face of these challenges, looking to improve your own psychological resilience and ability to effect change.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Identify and plan creative practical actions to promote sustainability and show how these relate to one or more of the key ideas of sustainability that are discussed in the module.

LO2: Collaborate to deliver a practical outcome designed to promote sustainability and evaluate its potential for impact.