Concept of Sustainable Development at Wrocław University of Science and Technology Based on the perspective of selected stakeholder groups

• Autorzy: Anna Brdulak , Bartosz Stec
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The topic of sustainability has taken root in the world of science and business, and much has been said about introducing the concept to businesses or the construction industry. Much less attention has been paid to describing the proposed improvements in educational institutions, such as universities. The study aims to find space in both the employee and student environment to introduce the idea of sustainability, not only in terms of green buildings but also in the concept of work. The authors focused on identifying the most valuable benefits and the barriers that are most likely to hinder the process. They took Wrocław University of Science and Technology (Wrocław Tech) as the subject of the study. The entire study consisted of an analysis of university documents, as well as interviews with experts and students involved in university life. Taking into account the results of the analysis, conclusions were presented for further study. (original abstract)

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Sustainable development; Higher education; Development of education

PL

Rozwój zrównoważony; Szkolnictwo wyższe; Rozwój szkolnictwa

• Czasopismo: Operations Research and Decisions
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: 34
• Numer: nr 1
• Strony: 61--89

Twórcy

autor

Anna Brdulak

• Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wrocław, Poland

autor

Bartosz Stec

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DOI

10.37190/ord240104