Measuring Impact – Sustainability in Higher Education
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In an era where sustainability is central to institutional strategy, understanding and measuring impact has never been more critical. This webinar brings together insights from QS and the University of Exeter to explore the evolving role of sustainability rankings in higher education, following the recent release of the QS Sustainability Ranking.
Key Discussion Points:
· The Role of Rankings: How sustainability rankings influence institutional priorities, reputation, and strategy.
· Measuring What Matters: Why it is crucial to quantify sustainability performance and the tools available for effective measurement.
· Research to Action: How universities’ research activities can drive tangible changes in campus operations and sustainability practices.
· Curriculum & Student Engagement: Integrating sustainability research into curricula to upskill students and prepare future leaders.
· Balancing International Education & Environmental Impact: Navigating the tension between global mobility, international education, and the environmental footprint of travel.
Who Should Attend: University leaders, sustainability officers, academics, and anyone interested in the intersection of higher education, sustainability, and global impact measurement.
Takeaways: Attendees will gain actionable insights into how sustainability rankings can guide institutional strategy, leverage research for operational and educational impact, and balance the global reach of higher education with environmental responsibility.
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Our Panel Member - Leigh Kamolins |
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Leigh Kamolins is Director of Analytics & Evaluation at QS. He is responsible for the organization’s rankings, ratings and analytics insight platforms. He has a background in performance evaluation, quality assurance and evaluation system design spanning the public and private sectors in the United Kingdom and Australia. Leigh led a team reporting on a key school reform programme for the UK Department for Education and designed anti-corruption and human rights monitoring frameworks in the public sector in Australia. He has undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from Monash University in Australia including a period studying abroad at King’s College London and is currently an Executive MBA Fellow at the Central European University in Vienna. He is passionate about equalities and access to quality education. |
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