Sustainable leadership in higher education
A case study exploring the emergent strategies of four Vietnamese leaders’ strategies
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22110696 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Hong Hieu Hua (0000-0002-8187-0117, Can Tho University), Le Thanh Thao (0000-0002-8471-8305, Can Tho University, corresponding author), Phuong Hoang Yen (0000-0003-0137-4795, Can Tho University), Pham Trut Thuy (0009-0005-6596-2686, Can Tho University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2025-12-31 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cogent Social Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2331-1886 • E-ISSN: 2331-1886 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/23311886.2025.2516076 |
| OpenAlex | W4411088797 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 25 |
This study explores how leaders in Vietnamese higher education institutions (HEIs) conceptualize and enact strategies to promote sustainable development, and what challenges they face in doing so. Set against the backdrop of global sustainability imperatives, it delves into the specific context of Vietnam, a nation experiencing rapid socio-economic transformation. Utilizing a qualitative methodology, the study involved semi-structured interviews with four educational leaders from two distinct Vietnamese HEIs. Key themes identified include a shift towards collaborative leadership, the incorporation of sustainability into academic curricula and research, navigating resource constraints, fostering a sustainability-focused institutional culture, and balancing global sustainability trends with local realities. These themes underscore a transition to participatory leadership styles, systematic integration of sustainability in education, strategic management of resources, and the adaptation of global sustainability models to local contexts. The study highlights the importance of enhancing collaborative leadership skills, developing sustainability-centric curricula, exploring innovative sustainability funding mechanisms, and embedding sustainability values within institutional cultures. This research enriches the discourse on sustainable development in higher education, offering insights pertinent to the evolving landscape of higher education in developing nations like Vietnam
Business · Political science · Public relations · Sociology · Vietnamese · Engineering Education and Curriculum Development · Higher Education Governance and Development · Sustainability in Higher Education
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Connecting Competences and Pedagogical Approaches for Sustainable Development in Higher Education
Constructivist grounded theory
Higher education as a change agent for sustainability in different cultures and contexts
Academic staff development as a catalyst for curriculum change towards education for sustainable development
Higher Education and Public Good
Looking inward or outward? Vietnam higher education at the superhighway of globalization
Searching for education for sustainable development in Vietnam
Confucian values and school leadership in Vietnam
| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |