Mission-led Training and Learning Opportunities

The Centre for Sustainable Futures and Innovation (CSFI) is responsible for providing sustainability training to the University community through the Mission Lab. The Mission Lab is integral to advancing UL’s novel approach of ‘mission-driven learning,’ where traditional sustainability training is elevated through project-based learning experiences. This model bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, offering students and staff the opportunity to engage with the latest developments and practices in the field.

Mission Lab acts as a platform for experiential learning and up-skilling for all those who engage with its portfolio of sustainability missions. Importantly, the breadth of UL’s Sustainability Framework creates an opportunity for the university community to go beyond siloed disciplines and reap the benefits of cross-domain learning.  Knowledge transfer and cross-institutional learning play an essential role in sustainability training.

 

Sustainability Training 2024

 

  • UN Climate Literacy Training (ongoing): Enhancing climate leadership skills by fostering creativity, improving communication, and promoting collective efforts in addressing climate change challenges.  This UN certified course includes 6 modules and takes approximately 8 hours to complete. UL encourages all senior management to complete this course as part of the Public Sector Climate Action Mandate (PSCAM). The training served 338 UL staff members.  This training is now open to any staff member of staff in UL. Please email sustainability@ul.ie for information.
  • UL Climate Summit (April 3rd, 2024): The Centre for Sustainable Futures and Innovation (CSFI) gathered 80 senior staff members for an all-day climate training event where participants identified climate issues and challenges for the University as well as practical solutions and next steps.
  • Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP): Action-oriented educational programme designed for academic and administrative staff with an interest in sustainability. Delivered in partnership with the University of Southern Norway. Deadline to apply: April 20th, 2024. Please complete the expression of interest form.
  • Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Training.  Embracing diversity and fostering inclusivity lie at the heart of University of Limerick's ethos. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive training opportunities to our esteemed staff, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to navigate an ever-evolving landscape of equality, diversity, and inclusion. For further details, please visit our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Training page at https://www.ul.ie/equality-diversity-inclusion/equality-diversity-inclu…;
  • Global Leadership for Sustainable Development providing extra-curricular training on sustainability for study abroad and Erasmus students.
  • Mission Innovation Bootcamp providing undergraduate and postgraduate students with mission-oriented innovation training and project development.
  • UL Student Sustainability providing events, workshops, and online learning resources for students around sustainable development, and the establishment and upskilling of a volunteer student implementation team on these programmes.

To see a full list of our trainings, please visit this link.

Broader Sustainability Training:

  • Open Access Sustainability Literacy Collection
  • Climate FRESK training provided by the Kemmy Business School (KBS), focusing on the systemic nature of climate change and how individuals can take action in their professional and personal lives. This interactive workshop is fun, creative, and collaborative, designed to unravel the complexities of climate change in a way that's both engaging and enlightening. 

  • Linkedin Learning.  With a library of over 13,000 videos for staff and students to choose from, you can watch a five minute introduction or complete an entire course when you want, where you want. New courses are added each week making it easy for you to stay up to date with new developments and technology through high quality instructional videos taught by recognised industry experts.  To find out more click here

To learn more about training opportunities, please contact: sustainability@ul.ie

 

Sustainability Training 2023

 

  • Climate Literacy Training for senior management as mandated by PSCAM. The training served 338 UL staff members.
  • Futures & Foresight Workshop for the UL Executive Committee, emphasising the importance of long-term thinking when leading sustainable development projects.
  • Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP): Action-oriented educational programme designed for academic and administrative staff with an interest in sustainability. The programme was delivered in partnership with the University of Southern Norway where 23 members across 10 universities participated with 7 UL staff members successfully completing the 5 credit module.
  • Student Sustainability Mission Hub launched with seminars, on-campus actions, and the delivery of Global Leadership for Sustainable Development course.
  • Global Leadership for Sustainable Development established, providing extra-curricular training on sustainability for study abroad and Erasmus students.
  • Mission Innovation Bootcamp established, providing undergraduate and postgraduate students with mission-oriented innovation training and project development.
  • UL Student Sustainability established, providing events, workshops, and online learning resources for students around sustainable development, and the establishment and upskilling of a volunteer student implementation team on these programmes.
  • Sustainability brainstorming sessions conducted directly with numerous UL student societies to co-create student priorities in the sustainability sphere.
  • Inaugural Student Sustainability Challenge winner announced in 2023. The Challenge provided mentoring and training to students developing innovative projects to tackle the climate crisis.
  • Open Access Sustainability Literacy Collection launched at Glucksman Library.  This invaluable guide facilitates UL students and researchers in the identification of new avenues in sustainability research and scholarly resources.
  • YERUN Sustainable Futures workshop: UL hosted 23 EU university presidents to stimulate discussion on long-term regenerative futures within higher education.
  • Climate FRESK training provided by the Kemmy Business School (KBS), focusing on the systemic nature of climate change and how individuals can take action in their professional and personal lives. This interactive workshop is fun, creative, and collaborative, designed to unravel the complexities of climate change in a way that's both engaging and enlightening. 
  • Linkedin Learning.  With a library of over 13,000 videos for staff and students to choose from, you can watch a five minute introduction or complete an entire course when you want, where you want. New courses are added each week making it easy for you to stay up to date with new developments and technology through high quality instructional videos taught by recognised industry experts.  To find out more click here