Over the summer, the GET-AHED consortium completed the first usability test of our platform. A big thank you goes to the 19 external pilot HEIs whose feedback has helped us significantly improve the tool. With this process now concluded, we are preparing for a final...
Advancing Environmental Sustainability in the Higher Education Sector is the title of the GET-AHED Conference, October 20 and 21 in Cork, Ireland. We are excited to invite to the GET-AHED Conference at Technological University, Cork, Ireland — where leading voices and practitioners will explore the future of sustainable...
The abstract entitled “Analysis and Development of Sustainability Assessment Tools in Higher Education – Case study: the ‘GET-AHED’ Project” (“Análise e Desenvolvimento de Ferramentas de Avaliação da Sustentabilidade no Ensino Superior – Caso de estudo: o Projeto ‘GET-AHED’ ”) will be presented at the 15th...
For the third consecutive year, GET-AHED was proudly represented at the EAIR 47th Annual Forum, held this year in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The forum, themed "Openness: A Mission Challenged", provided an ideal platform to share the project’s latest developments with the international higher education community. In...
The GreenSTEPS project: Sustainability Tools and Engagement Platform for Secondary schools was partly inspired by the GET-AHED project, and two other projects at the Hincks Centre. This is a great example of the GET-AHED project's influence beyond higher education. The GreenSTEPS project is designed to equip...
The abstract entitled “Pursuing SDGs via co-creation. GET-AHED: Co-creating a sustainability self-assessment and educational tool for higher education institutions” showcases the three key project deliverables, including the Sustainability Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) named “HE Green Assessment”, “HE Green Champion” – a tool offering training materials for...
While most Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are not yet legally required to comply with the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), many are already engaging in sustainability reporting. Their motivations vary: some are preparing for future obligations, others are taking a voluntary approach, and many...
Only a few days to go! Do you have some exciting research or practice-based examples to share when it comes to (environmental) sustainability in the higher education sector? Be sure to submit your abstract by June 15 and join us at the GET-AHED conference in Cork...
As the GET-AHED project approaches its culmination, we are pleased to announce a conference dedicated to showcasing the platform's comprehensive components and the methodologies underpinning each element. We encourage contributions from higher education institutions, researchers, policymakers, sustainability officers, IT and platform developers, students, and all interested...
The 4th Associate Partner Meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 via Zoom. The GET-AHED consortium is looking forward to presenting the updated iteration of the GET-AHED platform, including the self-assessment tool, training materials and good practices. Moreover, it will be the opportunity...
