University of Derby

The University of Derby & Union of Students have long standing connections with SOS-UK and the Responsible Futures accreditation was earned after their initial audit in 2022, highlighting the progress they had made in embedding sustainability into student learning. With their sights set on the future, the partnership is working collaboratively to ensure their accreditation remains intact for their upcoming audit in 2024.

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Host Partnership

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The partnership has taken the role of host partnership in 2022/23 delivering on webinar topics such as:

• Nature connectedness and the student learning experience

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Highlights of work

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• Case study: sustainability and employability
• Host partnership blog by SOS-UK
• Research and teaching related to Environment and Sustainability

2022 self-defined criteria

• Nature connectedness
• S.H.E.D - social higher education depot
• Enactus

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Key contacts

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The university contact for the partnership is Chris Ribchester and the SU contact is Emma Taylor-Large. The University’s Responsible Futures Steering Group ensures that sustainable actions and initiatives are implemented. If you'd like to learn more about the work at the University of Derby, please get in touch and we'd be happy to provide further information or make introductions.

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“At Derby, Responsible Futures has been a catalyst for change, aligning well with the University’s commitment to embed Education for Sustainable Development into the curriculum and student experience. It has also provided a strong rationale for bringing together key academic and professional service colleagues, in collaboration with the Union of Students, to coordinate actions.”