Blueprint for Integrating SDGs into Curriculum, Research, and Partnerships
Framework for integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into curriculum, research, and partnerships in business schools. Discover practical guidance, tools, and examples to contribute towards achieving the SDGs effectively. Learn about key enablers and the strategic journey for mainstreaming SDGs in educational institutions.
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BLUEPRINT FOR SDG INTEGRATION INTO BLUEPRINT FOR SDG INTEGRATION INTO CURRICULUM, RESEARCH AND CURRICULUM, RESEARCH AND PARTNERSHIPS PARTNERSHIPS Associate Professor Fara Azmat & Associate Professor Harsh Suri Deakin University
BluePrint Task Team Alec Wersun (Glasgow School for Business and Society, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow UK) Johanna Klatt (Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden) Fara Azmat and Harsh Suri (Deakin Business School, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia) Christian Hauser (University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons, Chur, Switzerland) Jill Bogie (Gordon Institute of Business Science, Johannesburg, South Africa) Mark Meaney (Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado Boulder, US) Nikolay Ivanov (PRME Secretariat, New York, US) Thanks to all members of the 3rd PRME Champions Cycle (2018-2019) for their contributions to the development of this Blueprint. https://d30mzt1bxg5llt.cloudfront.net/public/uploads/PDFs/BlueprintForSDGIn tegration.pdf
Scope of this Blueprint Scope of this Blueprint 1. Origin of SDGs and their importance for business and business schools 2. How can business schools contribute towards achieving the SDGs 3. Framework for SDG integration 4. Practical guidance, tools and examples 5. Next step: Good practice repository
Four Key enablers to support mainstreaming Four Key enablers to support mainstreaming the SDGs the SDGs Simultaneous top-down and bottom-up commitment Identifying Crucial Processes and Responsibilities Communication and Coordination Explicit Goals and Resource Allocation
Current trends of embedding SDGs in Research Current trends of embedding SDGs in Research Current Research focus; aligning normal research outputs with SDGs, broader understanding of SDGs, localising the SDGs, research to integrate SDGs in the curriculum Lack of a coordinated and integrated approach to embed SDG across research Schools have research strategy with focus on sustainability, they don t have a SDG focussed research strategy Potential areas to consider: SDG synergies/trade-offs/ SDGs within the Planetary boundaries New innovative models, implementation and evaluation of the SDG Agenda Data Collection, Storage and Analysis Approaches: Individual pocket of excellence, research centres, research groups and mapping of SDGs. Impact Assessment of SDG research activities emerging but in a nascent stage Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B
Figure 1: Option for SDG integration in Business School Research Figure 1: Option for SDG integration in Business School Research
Issues to Consider: Key Observations Issues to Consider: Key Observations Awareness: Critical for both top-down and bottom-up commitment to institutionalise SDGs Resources are important Incentivising and prioritising SDG research Systems thinking cross- disciplinary approach Multistakeholder partnerships Regular SDG research reporting and Impact measurement/assess ment Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B
FIGURE 13: A DYNAMIC MODEL ILLUSTRATING THE STRATEGIC OPTIONS FOR FIGURE 13: A DYNAMIC MODEL ILLUSTRATING THE STRATEGIC OPTIONS FOR INTEGRATING SDGS INTO HEI PARTNERSHIPS INTEGRATING SDGS INTO HEI PARTNERSHIPS
Curriculum Choices 1. Spread of SDG integration across the degree programme 1a. Concentrated in Specific Courses (Modules/Units) 1b. Dispersed in Courses throughout the Degree Programme 2. Disciplinary orientation of SDGs focused courses/ modules/units 2a. Single Discipline Focus within a Course 2b. Interdisciplinary Focus within a Course 3. Integrating SDG education in core or elective courses 3a. Core (Mandatory/Obligatory) Courses 3b. Elective Courses 4. Integrating SDGs into new or existing degree programmes 4a. Existing Degree Programmes 4b. New Degree Programmes Source: Suri (2020), informed by Seto-Pamies & Papaoikonomou (2016)
Next steps How have you and your school engaged with the SDG Blueprint? How can the SDG Blueprint be improved to make it more useful for your school community? Please share your feedback on the Padlet: https://padlet.com/harshsuri/socal0dh135s5pai
Creating new normals for transformative action Knowing: Recognise multiple normals Level 1: Multi structural understanding Become aware of SDGs and related issues Doing: Critique contemporary normals Level 2: Relational understanding Apply a relational understanding of SDGs to case studies Living Together and Being: Create new normals Level 3: Critical reflexivity for catalysing action Contribute towards SDGs through transformative action Suri, H. (2017). A Conceptual Framework for Mapping and Monitoring Integration of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Across Mainstream Business Curricula. Paper presented at the National Colloquium on Opportunities and Challenges in integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across research and curriculum, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia. 17
