Transformation of higher education to contribute to sustainability and climate action through social entrepreneurship
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21721358 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Agnieszka Klucznik-Törő (Ignatianum University in Cracow Public Policy and Administration, , Krakow, ; , Brussels, ; , Krakow, , and , Bukowice), Agnieszka Klucznik-Tӧrő (0000-0002-8646-4628, University School of Physical Education in Kraków), Kaja Kippenberg (Chartered Institute of Public Relations , London) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 1369-1389 |
| Publication date | 2025-08-20 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1467-6370 • E-ISSN: 1758-6739 |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/ijshe-09-2024-0638 |
| OpenAlex | W4410790576 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 34 |
Purpose This study aims to offer a model solution for the educational ecosystem transformation to enable entrepreneurial responses to contemporary environmental challenges. Design/methodology/approach The research applies the grounded theory, the process-based approach, comparative analysis, data analysis, systematised literature review and the Quadruple Helix Model. Findings The “progressive” character and content in the Model are defined by the pedagogical approaches and purposes of entrepreneurial education instead of its association with a formal level of education, as it has been done so far. Among the findings are re-defined social entrepreneurship, specified teaching topics and pedagogical approaches supportive of social entrepreneurship competencies development. Research limitations/implications In the light of further data and information, the future improvement of the model could well bring about the extension of some of its composite elements in the educational “input” and “output” dimensions. Practical implications An advantage of the proposed model can be drawn from its applicability as guidelines for the composition of social entrepreneurship content within academic courses. Originality/value The value of research findings is associated with the fact that social entrepreneurship remains an underdeveloped subject area, while we observe the urgent need, reinforced by the sustainability crisis, to build systemic change around social entrepreneurship to facilitate sustainable development
Climate change · Economic growth · Economics · Entrepreneurship · Environmental education · Environmental ethics · Pedagogy · Political science · Social change · Social transformation · Sociology · Sustainability · Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences · Innovation and Socioeconomic Development · University-Industry-Government Innovation Models · Ecology
| Citations per year | 2 |
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| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |