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A case study of staff perceptions of sustainability in an Australian regional university

  • Joy Hardy
  • , Susen Smith
  • , Robyn Bartel
  • , Michael Littledyke
  • , Darren Ryder

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Abstract

Higher education has been assigned a key role as a significant change agent in the pursuit of sustainability. Consequently many universities are investigating whole-of-university approaches to sustainability. Whole-of-university approaches suggest a shared vision of and commitment to sustainability and sustainable practices. However, sustainability is a complex, multi-faceted and contested concept and universities comprise communities of diverse perspectives and conflicting values. This paper analyses semi-structured interviews with staff at an Australian regional university in order ascertain their particular / preferred perceptions of sustainability.
Original languageEnglish
Article numberPaper No. 2
Pages (from-to)1-10
JournalProceedings of the 1st Annual PSU Phuket International Conference
VolumeOral Section
Issue numberInternational Studies (Social Sciences & Humanities)
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Event1st Annual PSU Phuket International Conference: Multidisciplinary Studies on Sustainable Development - Phuket, Thailand
Duration: 10 Jan 201312 Jan 2013

Keywords

  • Higher Education

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