[Commlist] Call for papers: Universities for Sustainability. Evaluating and Strengthening the Commitment of Universities to Sustainability Through the Lens of Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities

SHiFT Universities for Sustainability. Evaluating and Strengthening the 
Commitment of Universities to Sustainability Through the Lens of Social 
Sciences, Arts, and Humanities
https://shift-cost.eu/universities-for-sustainability-call-for-texts/ 
<https://shift-cost.eu/universities-for-sustainability-call-for-texts/>
We invite contributions for a seminar in Brussels, planned for July 11th 
2025, dedicated to presenting and discussing draft texts for a 
forthcoming publication on Universities for Sustainability: Evaluating 
and Strengthening the Commitment of Higher Education Institutions 
Through Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts (SSH&A).
This initiative aims to explore the unique and transformative 
contributions of SSH&A to help universities and other higher education 
institutions (HEI) meet the challenges of sustainable development, 
focusing on climate change, biodiversity loss and societal transformation.
Contributions should critically examine how HEI integrate SSH&A into 
their sustainability strategies, policies, and actions, fostering 
innovative, inclusive, and impactful approaches.
*Contribution in the area of communication and discourse studies are 
welcome.*

Submission Process

 1. Phase One: Abstracts
      * Submit a 500-word abstract (bibliography not included) outlining
        the proposed text by 15 February 2025.
      * The abstract should include the main argument, methodology, and
        key themes to be discussed.
 2. Phase Two: Draft Texts
      * Submit a draft text of approximately 30,000 characters
        (including spaces) by 15 June 2025.
      * Drafts will serve as the basis for in-depth discussions during
        the Brussels seminar and should aim to reflect preliminary
        findings or arguments.

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Submit a 500-word abstract outlining the proposed text by 15 February 
2025. The submission form here: 
https://shift-cost.eu/universities-for-sustainability-call-for-texts/ 
<https://shift-cost.eu/universities-for-sustainability-call-for-texts/>

The /SHiFT Universities for Sustainability/ initiative is a part of the 
COST project SHIFT, and it seeks to evaluate and enhance the role of 
Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in promoting sustainability, with a 
special focus on the transformative contributions of Social Sciences, 
Humanities, and Arts (SSH&A). Through a comprehensive approach, the 
initiative aims to empower HEIs as key drivers of sustainable 
development while amplifying the societal impact of SSH&A.
Key activities include:

 1. Survey: A detailed survey targeting HEI management, faculty,
    students, and student groups will map perceptions, strategies, and
    SSH&A contributions to sustainability, generating critical data for
    actionable insights.
 2. Webinars: Organized by the Young Researchers Council, these sessions
    will engage diverse audiences, raising awareness of SSH&A's role in
    addressing challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss.
 3. Brussels Seminar and Publication: Findings from the survey and
    webinars will be presented in a seminar, with associated texts
    published to guide HEIs and policymakers.
 4. Final Report: A comprehensive report will consolidate all findings
    and provide strategic recommendations to integrate SSH&A into HEI
    sustainability strategies, aligned with the UN Sustainable
    Development Goals (SDGs).

The initiative emphasizes best practices, sustainability literacy, and 
innovative approaches to global challenges, ensuring SSH&A remain 
central to HEIs' efforts to foster a more inclusive and resilient society.
_See more on the COST projet SHIFT: https://shift-cost.eu/ 
<https://shift-cost.eu/>_



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