Join us from 30 March until 3 May 2026 for a facilitated run of this course where you will have the opportunity to interact with our team from University of Edinburgh and Learning for Sustainability Scotland.


Learning for Sustainable Futures


Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Critically reflect upon understandings of the range, scope and nature of 'sustainability'; and consider the role of personal values and frameworks.
Explore the way in which systems, connections and factors such as intersectionality influence the impact of sustainability issues.
Investigate how we might move towards action within our own 'spheres of influence'.
Examine and reflect on teaching and learning approaches to sustainability.
Details to know
Taught in English
Recently updated!
October 2025
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