How to implement sustainability into academic course design

MicroLab
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Introduction

This MicroLab focuses on supporting educators in integrating sustainability into their teaching and course design. You will explore sustainability from multiple perspectives: scientific, educator, student, and societal. This MicroLab also covers strategies for facilitating student discussions, recognizing and responding to diverse student behaviors. You will translate all newly gained knowledge and insights into an action plan. By the end of the session, you will have identified the first practical steps to start embedding sustainability into your own courses.

Practical information

Start date
Tuesday 17 Feb 2026
Duration
3 hours
Price
Free
Area of interest
Education & Research Methods, Sustainability & Transitions
Micro Credential
Yes
Teaching mode
In-person

Who is this for?

This MicroLab is suitable for all teaching staff interested in this topic. No specific prior knowledge is required.

What will you achieve?

  • Recognize and discuss sustainability in your teaching and learn to apply the knowledge in your own lessons.
  • Learn to foster respectful interactions and critically examine the relationship between your subject and sustainability issues.

Earn an Edubadge

If you made the preparation and participated in the session, you can earn an Edubadge. This is a digital, visual certificate which you can share on e.g. LinkedIn. Interested parties can immediately click on the certificate to find out what you have done to achieve the Edubadge.

Registration

Register for this MicroLab via the registration system. Do you work as a lecturer at Erasmus MC? Then sign up by sending an email to training@risbo.eur.nl.

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Contact

For questions about MicroLab and registration, please contact Risbo.

Email address
training@risbo.eur.nl

Facts & Figures

Start date
Tuesday 17 Feb 2026
Duration
3 hours
Price
-
Micro Credential
Yes
Instruction language
English
Teaching mode
In-person
Programme providers
Community for Learning & Innovation, Risbo

Programme providers

  • Community for Learning & Innovation

    The Community for Learning & Innovation (CLI) is all about connecting and enabling educational innovation. The CLI contributes to high-quality, future-oriented education by investing in teachers' professional development. This is achieved by providing training opportunities such as MicroLabs, webinars, e-learning modules, and qualifications, as well as by exchanging training offers within university networks.
    Community for Learning & Innovation
    CLI
  • Risbo

    Risbo is an independent research, training and consultancy institute, affiliated with Erasmus School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Risbo offers training programs and qualification trajectories, aimed at the continuous development of both starting and experienced professionals with educational responsibility.
    Risbo

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