Valeria Ruiz Vargas
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 8975252 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Valeria Ruiz Vargas |
| PRENOMES | Valeria Ruiz |
| SOBRENOME | Vargas |
| ASSINATURA | VARGAS V R |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Manchester Metropolitan University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0008-0747 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 8 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 0 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 8 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2018 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 0 |
University rankings and sustainable development
Purpose In light of the growing emphasis on sustainability in higher education, this paper aims to explore the effectiveness of sustainability university rankings, specifically focusing on sustainable development (SD), to understand their impact on advancing universities’ sustainability goals and address gaps in practical implications and limitations. Design/methodology/approach This study examines sustainability rankings in higher education (HE)…
Enabling change agents for sustainable development
Purpose Recognising that there is increasing urgency to equip graduates to become future leaders in delivering the sustainable development goals (SDGs), this study presents a critical analysis of a whole-institution approach to embedding education for sustainable development (ESD) in curricula. This study aims to explore the wider reach of adopting a similar approach within varied professional practices and institutional settings. Design/methodol…
Enquiry-based skills education for sustainable development in a UK geography module as a catalyst for organisational change
Purpose Higher education institutions have a significant role in preparing future generations for the world of work and sustainable development. This paper aims to present a curriculum model of an enquiry-based learning pedagogy and a sustainable development conceptual context as a mechanism for teaching skills in a geography module. Potential influences of this model on organisational change towards integrating sustainable development are explor…
Intra-organisational sustainable development policy integration processes in higher education through staff networks
Purpose This study aims to better inform environmental management at universities by applying and validating the policy integration processes theory through a case study of Manchester Metropolitan University. Design/methodology/approach Social network analyses were used to identify, differentiate and categorise working networks of individuals and departments and the interconnections between them. Findings In an organisation, networks can be devel…
Social innovation for sustainable development
Innovation is believed to be a key driver of societal and economic well-being. In many cases, it has also led to more sustainable lifestyles and a more efficient use of natural resources. But despite the relevance of innovation as a tool to support sustainable development, there is a need for research that analyses current trends in order to guide future efforts. The present paper addresses this research need. It examines existing methods and too…
Sustainable Development Goals and sustainability teaching at universities
The role of higher education institutions in sustainability initiatives at the local level
The role of transformation in learning and education for sustainability
Education research has acknowledged the value of transformation, which offers an opportunity for researching and rethinking how appropriate and successful educational practices may be. However, despite the role of transformation in higher education and particularly in sustainability learning, there is a paucity of studies which examine the extent to which transformation and learning on matters related to sustainable development may be integrated.…
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The role of transformation in learning and education for sustainability
Education research has acknowledged the value of transformation, which offers an opportunity for researching and rethinking how appropriate and successful educational practices may be. However, despite the role of transformation in higher education and particularly in sustainability learning, there is a paucity of studies which examine the extent to which transformation and learning on matters related to sustainable development may be integrated.…
Sustainable Development Goals and sustainability teaching at universities
The role of higher education institutions in sustainability initiatives at the local level
Social innovation for sustainable development
Innovation is believed to be a key driver of societal and economic well-being. In many cases, it has also led to more sustainable lifestyles and a more efficient use of natural resources. But despite the relevance of innovation as a tool to support sustainable development, there is a need for research that analyses current trends in order to guide future efforts. The present paper addresses this research need. It examines existing methods and too…
Enquiry-based skills education for sustainable development in a UK geography module as a catalyst for organisational change
Purpose Higher education institutions have a significant role in preparing future generations for the world of work and sustainable development. This paper aims to present a curriculum model of an enquiry-based learning pedagogy and a sustainable development conceptual context as a mechanism for teaching skills in a geography module. Potential influences of this model on organisational change towards integrating sustainable development are explor…
Intra-organisational sustainable development policy integration processes in higher education through staff networks
Purpose This study aims to better inform environmental management at universities by applying and validating the policy integration processes theory through a case study of Manchester Metropolitan University. Design/methodology/approach Social network analyses were used to identify, differentiate and categorise working networks of individuals and departments and the interconnections between them. Findings In an organisation, networks can be devel…
Enabling change agents for sustainable development
Purpose Recognising that there is increasing urgency to equip graduates to become future leaders in delivering the sustainable development goals (SDGs), this study presents a critical analysis of a whole-institution approach to embedding education for sustainable development (ESD) in curricula. This study aims to explore the wider reach of adopting a similar approach within varied professional practices and institutional settings. Design/methodol…
University rankings and sustainable development
Purpose In light of the growing emphasis on sustainability in higher education, this paper aims to explore the effectiveness of sustainability university rankings, specifically focusing on sustainable development (SD), to understand their impact on advancing universities’ sustainability goals and address gaps in practical implications and limitations. Design/methodology/approach This study examines sustainability rankings in higher education (HE)…
Political science (8 obras) · Sustainability (8 obras) · Sustainable development (8 obras) · Sustainability in Higher Education (7 obras) · Computer Science (6 obras) · Environmental Education and Sustainability (6 obras) · Sociology (6 obras) · Business (5 obras) · Engineering (4 obras) · Public relations (4 obras)