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ACEEU Awards Elevate Sustainability in Higher Education
ACEEU puts sustainability in the spotlight at this year's Triple E Awards, showcased across various categories. By fostering entrepreneurship and driving engagement, we emphasise on the core drivers in HEIs to make tangible impacts on sustainable development and the SDGs.
Here's a glimpse into the categories that reflect this commitment to sustainability:
Engaged & Sustainable University of the Year
Sustainability Leader of the Year Award
SDG Initiative of the Year
Impactful Collaboration of the Year
Impactful Research Team of the Year
Impactful Research of the Year
These categories recognise excellence and inspire action in HEIs towards a more sustainable future. Let's continue championing innovation and collaboration as we work towards achieving our sustainability goals.
Submit your entry by March 11, 2024!
Together, we can make a difference!
ACEEU Spotlight Magazine
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FSU contributing to SDG 4: Quality Education
Florida State University (FSU) is contributing to Quality Education by leading the transformation in education staff! To address the critical teacher shortage in Florida, Project ElevatED is reshaping the narrative around teaching by focusing on inspiration, recognition and development.
FSU's proactive approach to building positivity and appreciation around education professions is a crucial step towards a brighter future for Florida's students.
Read our latest edition of Spotlight to learn more about how FSU expands their education programs, hosting recognition events and strengthens ties with educators and young people to create systematic change in their local communities and beyond!
In an era where sustainability is paramount, universities have a critical role to play in driving sustainable development. The ACEEU's Engaged University Accreditation offers a framework for institutions to showcase their commitment to this cause. This accreditation is not merely a recognition, it is an affirmation of a university's dedication to engagement with societal challenges, which can be showcased through sustainability initiatives.
Applying for the Engaged University Accreditation allows institutions to underscore their efforts in promoting sustainable development. It highlights how engagement extends beyond academia, shaping a sustainable future through research, teaching, and community involvement. It reflects an institution's commitment to education and societal transformation.
A great example is the Business Institute in Denmark (see image) which embeds the SDGs into its strategy and directs its engagement activities towards contributing to sustainable development. Business Institute has achieved ACEEU Engaged University Accreditation in 2023.
Join us on our journey towards a more engaged, entrepreneurial and sustainable world. Together we can make a difference!
Discover GreenComp: Your key to sustainable excellence!
According to the European Commission, GreenComp is a reference framework for sustainability competences! Designed to empower learners and guide educators, it sets the standard for sustainability competences.
In ACEEU, we are proud to contribute to implementing GreenComp through three projects: Digistainability, ESG4SMEs, and Start-DSP!
The Digistainability project brings together higher education institutions to identify the digital and green essential skills for marketing professionals towards a future sustainable world.
ESG4SMEs aims at empowering SMEs in the AgrI-food sector to embrace sustainability. From supporting professional development in ESG (Environmental, social and governance) practices to foster skills development for VET learners, ESG4SMEs is leading the change towards a more sustainable economy one SME at a time.
The Start-DSP project seeks to enhance Entrepreneurial Education by integrating green (sustainable) competencies and accentuate the significance of sustainable practices within successful digital business models among entrepreneurs.
As we move towards a more sustainable future, the inclusion of the GreenComp and ACEEU projects marks a significant milestone in our collective efforts to drive positive change. From addressing the digital and sustainability skills gap in marketing through Digistainability, to helping rural SMEs transition to a sustainable economy through ESG4SMEs, to promoting digital business models through Start-DSP, we are shaping a brighter, greener future.
ACEEU's commitment to increasing sustainability impact is expressed in all our actions. We contribute to global sustainability efforts by aligning the core of our accreditation business, values, practices and, more concretely, the EU-funded projects with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
ACEEU believes that responding to the call is our responsibility as part of being a global citizen. From education to health, gender equality to clean energy, our 27 active projects touch upon every aspect of a sustainable future. Ready to learn more about how our projects are making a difference?
Explore the connection between ACEEU and the SDGs and join us in shaping a better world for generations to come:
My name is Emmanuel Adu Ohene, and I work as a Specialist in sustainability in Higher Education at ACEEU. I manage five impactful projects, four on sustainability and one on digitalization, under the umbrella of Erasmust cooperation partnerships. Among these are ANGIE, DIGISTAINABILITY, EduSDGs, SDG-iLevel and MOOW CODE. Internally, I develop Sustainability Initiatives and Strategies, creating long-term plans and goals to integrate environmentally and socially responsible practices into ACEEU's operations. This aims to achieve ACEEU's Net Zero Goal and to broaden its mission of advancing entrepreneurship and engagement in higher education by embedding sustainability in its core activities.
At ACEEU, I am fortunate to work alongside a highly supportive team that brings diverse perspectives and expertise. I am deeply passionate about fostering a sustainable world for future generations, and this passion seamlessly aligns with my role. It is incredibly fulfilling to know that my work directly contributes to creating a brighter, more sustainable future for students, educators, and communities worldwide.
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