BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Learning for Sustainability Scotland - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Learning for Sustainability Scotland X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Learning for Sustainability Scotland REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T140000 DTSTAMP:20260816T223221 CREATED:20250904T164456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T164556Z UID:9600-1758285000-1758290400@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:EAUC ESD Community of Practice: Rethinking Learning: Risks and Benefits of AI DESCRIPTION:Join EAUC and Learning for Sustainability Scotland at the next Education for Sustainable Development network meeting for educators in further and higher education.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout this meeting of the ESD Community of Practice\n\n\n\nWelcome to our first official ESD Community of Practice Meeting – previously known as the ‘Topic Support Network’. \n\n\n\n\nThrough various speakers and discussions\, we will examine learning in a time of AI\, and have a look at this through an ESD lens.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nChaired by Scott Strachan\, our ESD COP Covenor from the University of Strathclyde\, we’ll hear from speakers at further and higher education providers about: \n\n\n\n\nThe social\, ethical and environmental impacts of AI\n\n\n\nAn AI coach that helps you develop ESD lesson plans\, designed to maximise efficiency and reliability\n\n\n\nTeaching methods that develop human competencies and that ensure our students grow and learn – away from ChatGPT\n\n\n\n\nUniversity and college practitioners are welcome to join this event. \n\n\n\nClick here to find out more and sign up\, or email Kathrin Möbius at kmobius@eauc.org.uk URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/eauc-esd-community-of-practice-rethinking-learning-risks-and-benefits-of-ai/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Universities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/EAUC-ESD-COP1-Risks-and-Benefits-of-AI-19-Sept-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T171500 DTSTAMP:20260816T223221 CREATED:20250825T110924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T171610Z UID:9554-1757433600-1757438100@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Have your say on... Scotland's draft Environment Strategy DESCRIPTION:The Scottish Government’s draft Environment Strategy sets out a framework for delivering Scotland’s role in tackling the global crises of nature loss\, climate change and pollution. Through it\, Scotland has the opportunity to create new opportunities for jobs\, businesses and investment\, improve people’s health and wellbeing\, tackle poverty\, and promote social justice. \n\n\n\nThe draft of this strategy is currently under consultation; and Learning for Sustainability Scotland and EAUC Scotland are working together to draft a response. \n\n\n\n\nBut we want to hear from YOU. \n\n\n\nEducation and learning have a huge role to play in achieving this vision. Help us showcase and celebrate what education across Scotland is already doing – and identify and highlight what else it could do with the right support. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nAnyone working or learning in an early years\, school\, college\, university. or community setting is welcome. Whether you’re from a teaching\, research or operational background – or a learner yourself – join us and share your perspective and insights. We’ll also share pointers and a template to help you easily draft your own response. \n\n\n\nLet’s all have our say on a strategy for a sustainable Scotland. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you at 16:00 on Tuesday 09 September – and to hearing your thoughts. We’ll be using Microsoft Teams and we’ll send you the joining link once you’ve signed up. \n\n\n\nClick here to reserve your FREE place at this event \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWarmest wishes\, \n\n\n\nLearning for Sustainability Scotland and EAUC Scotland URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/have-your-say-on-scotlands-draft-environment-strategy/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Communities,Learning for Sustainability,Policy engagement,Schools and early learning,Universities,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Environment-Bill-09-September.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250310T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250413T170000 DTSTAMP:20260816T223221 CREATED:20250210T224418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T135100Z UID:9260-1741593600-1744563600@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:It’s back! Join a worldwide learning community with ‘Learning for a Sustainable Future’ DESCRIPTION:How to live a sustainable life affects – and connects – everyone and everything. \n\n\n\nClimate change\, gender equality\, biodiversity collapse\, health\, social equity\, and inclusion are issues that concern us all\, impacting human and planetary well-being\, and economic stability. \n\n\n\nWe’re delighted to announce the next ‘run’ of ‘Learning for a Sustainable Future’; our highly successful online learning opportunity\, which has\, to date\, attracted over 20\,000 learners from nearly 160 countries. \n\n\n\nDeveloped in partnership with the University of Edinburgh and the British Council\, we invite you to join a FREE\, facilitated run of the course\, from Monday 10 March to Sunday 13 April. \n\n\n\n\nYou’ll develop an informed personal response to major global challenges as you’re supported to take positive actions towards a sustainable future. You’ll learn more about current global issues and consider how we can all take action\, personally or locally. The course has an additional strand for those working in formal or informal education\, who want to bring some of the activities and issues covered in the course into their own teaching. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nClick here to find out more and register your interest. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/its-back-join-a-worldwide-learning-community-with-learning-for-a-sustainable-future-3/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Communities,CPD for teachers,Learning for Sustainability,Schools and early learning,Universities,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/MOOC-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T164500 DTSTAMP:20260816T223221 CREATED:20241128T142735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T224335Z UID:8980-1738251000-1738255500@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Exploring the potential of...whole-school/institution approaches to Education for Sustainable Development DESCRIPTION:Join Learning for Sustainability Scotland\, and our colleagues from across the European network of Regional Centres of Expertise (RCEs) in Education for Sustainable Development\, for our very first in our ‘Exploring the potential of…’ webinar series. \n\n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, we will focus on ‘Whole-school/institution approaches to Education for Sustainable Development’. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nWho is this event for? \n\n\n\n\nEducators including teachers\, head teachers\, community-based educators\, teacher educators\, youth leaders\, academics\, policy-makers\, and other education stakeholders\n\n\n\nRegional Centres of Expertise in Education for Sustainable Development.\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the aims of this event? \n\n\n\n\nActively engage ESD stakeholders in sharing and deepening their understanding and knowledge of Whole-School/Institution approaches to ESD\n\n\n\nSupport educators to engage with the opportunities and challenges of bringing about a whole school approach to ESD\n\n\n\nShare resources and sources of further support for a whole-school/institution approach to ESD.\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the format of this event? \n\n\n\nThe event will include: \n\n\n\n\nA keynote address from Professor Arjen Wals: Professor of Transformative Learning for Socio-Ecological Sustainability at University of Wageningen\, Nederland; and and UNESCO Chair of Social Learning and Sustainable Development.\n\n\n\nPractice examples from educators in primary\, secondary\, and tertiary settings\n\n\n\nOpportunities for sharing and discussion amongst participants.\n\n\n\n\nClick here to book your FREE place \n\n\n\nFurther details\, including joining instructions\, will be sent to you in due course. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to this event. \n\n\n\nWarmest wishes\, \n\n\n\nThe European RCE Network URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/exploring-the-potential-of-whole-school-institution-approaches-to-education-for-sustainable-development/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Communities,International RCE Network event,LfS,Schools and early learning,Universities,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Exploring-the-potential-of.WSA-30-Jan-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250128T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250128T153000 DTSTAMP:20260816T223221 CREATED:20241204T142038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T143131Z UID:8990-1738072800-1738078200@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Education for Sustainable Development Topic Support Network: 'Positive Impacts of ESD on Learning and Quality' DESCRIPTION:Join us and our partners at EAUC Scotland for this Topic Support Network (TSN) meeting on education for sustainable development (ESD).\n\n\n\n\nThis meeting will centre around how ESD enables quality learning in colleges and universities. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nMore details and agenda to follow soon!  \n\n\n\nExpect inspiring stories and approaches\, peer-to-peer conversations\, and a safe space to share your thoughts. \n\n\n\nAll college and university staff from EAUC member institutions are welcome to join us. \n\n\n\nClick here to book your place. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/education-for-sustainable-development-topic-support-network-positive-impacts-of-esd-on-learning-and-quality/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Universities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/TSN-28-Jan-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T171500 DTSTAMP:20260816T223221 CREATED:20240412T133347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T133957Z UID:8602-1733414400-1733418900@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Learning for Sustainability and the Professional Standards – monthly Connect session #22 DESCRIPTION:Learning for Sustainability is an international and national priority in education. \n\n\n\nMaking a professional commitment to learning and learners that is compatible with the aspiration of achieving a sustainable and equitable world embodies what it is to be a teacher in Scotland. \n\n\n\nIn Scotland\, the Professional Standards for teachers are underpinned by Learning for Sustainability as a key cross-cutting theme; interdependent with the other key cross-cutting themes of Values and Leadership. \n\n\n\nJoin us and the General Teaching Council for Scotland at our monthly drop-in sessions to connect with other practitioners and contributors to share\, celebrate and discuss more about Learning for Sustainability and what it means for you\, your practice\, your setting and your wider learning community. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis session will have a focus on Learning for Sustainability at a strategic level in a local authority. \n\n\n\nClick here to reserve your FREE place. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/learning-for-sustainability-and-the-professional-standards-monthly-connect-session-22/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Communities,CPD for teachers,Schools and early learning,Universities,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/GTCS-Connect.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T171500 DTSTAMP:20260816T223221 CREATED:20240412T133127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T133128Z UID:8599-1731600000-1731604500@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Learning for Sustainability and the Professional Standards – monthly Connect session #21 DESCRIPTION:Learning for Sustainability is an international and national priority in education. \n\n\n\nMaking a professional commitment to learning and learners that is compatible with the aspiration of achieving a sustainable and equitable world embodies what it is to be a teacher in Scotland. \n\n\n\nIn Scotland\, the Professional Standards for teachers are underpinned by Learning for Sustainability as a key cross-cutting theme; interdependent with the other key cross-cutting themes of Values and Leadership. \n\n\n\nJoin us and the General Teaching Council for Scotland at our monthly drop-in sessions to connect with other practitioners and contributors to share\, celebrate and discuss more about Learning for Sustainability and what it means for you\, your practice\, your setting and your wider learning community. \n\n\n\nThis session will have a focus on ‘Coaching and mentoring students: LfS in initial teacher education’. \n\n\n\nClick here to reserve your FREE place. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/learning-for-sustainability-and-the-professional-standards-monthly-connect-session-21/ CATEGORIES:Communities,CPD for teachers,Policy engagement,Schools and early learning,Universities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/GTCS-Connect.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241007T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241110T170000 DTSTAMP:20260816T223221 CREATED:20240902T143328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T143553Z UID:8854-1728288000-1731258000@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:It’s back! Join a worldwide learning community with ‘Learning for a Sustainable Future’ DESCRIPTION:Climate change\, gender equality\, biodiversity collapse\, health\, social equity\, and inclusion are issues that concern us all\, impacting human and planetary well-being\, and economic stability. How to live a sustainable life affects – and connects – everyone and everything. \n\n\n\nWe’re delighted to announce the return of ‘Learning for a Sustainable Future’; our highly successful online learning opportunity\, which has\, to date\, attracted over 17\,000 learners from nearly 160 countries. \n\n\n\nDeveloped in partnership with the University of Edinburgh and the British Council\, this is a FREE\, five-week\, facilitated course\, starting on 07 October. \n\n\n\nYou’ll develop an informed personal response to major global challenges as you’re supported to take positive actions towards a sustainable future. You’ll learn more about current global issues and consider how we can all take action\, personally or locally. The course has an additional strand for those working in formal or informal education\, who want to bring some of the activities and issues covered in the course into their own teaching. \n\n\n\nClick here to register your interest and we’ll email you as soon as the course is live. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/its-back-join-a-worldwide-learning-community-with-learning-for-a-sustainable-future-2/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Communities,CPD Courses,CPD for teachers,Learning for Sustainability,Schools and early learning,Universities,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Learning-for-a-Sustainable-Future-rectangle.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240904T154500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240904T170000 DTSTAMP:20260816T223221 CREATED:20240716T112645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T142040Z UID:8739-1725464700-1725469200@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Responding to the national consultation on Post-School Education and Skills Reform legislation DESCRIPTION:Join Learning for Sustainability Scotland and EAUC Scotland to hear more about and share your views on the Scottish Government’s Post-school education and skills reform legislation: consultation – gov.scot (www.gov.scot). \n\n\n\nWhat is this consultation about?\n\n\n\nThe Scottish Government is implementing a programme of reform for post-school education and skills to improve outcomes and increase efficiency. The overarching objectives of the post-school reform programme are set out in the Purpose and Principles for Post-School Education\, Research and Skills. \n\n\n\nAs part of this\, Scottish Government is consulting on proposals for legislation to change what public bodies do in the post-school system in order to simplify responsibilities for apprenticeships and student support. More details on this consultation are available here: Post-school education and skills reform legislation: consultation – gov.scot (www.gov.scot) \n\n\n\nClick here to book your place. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/responding-to-the-national-consultation-on-post-school-education-and-skills-reform-legislation/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Learning for Sustainability,Policy engagement,Schools and early learning,Universities,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Post-schools-skills-reform-consultation-04-Sept-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T144500 DTSTAMP:20260816T223221 CREATED:20240402T111435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T111437Z UID:8546-1714654800-1714661100@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Education for Sustainable Development Topic Support Network: Sustainability competencies\, skills\, and graduate attributes DESCRIPTION:Join us and EAUC Scotland for the next Education for Sustainable Development Topic Support Network Meeting to hear from universities and colleges about how they integrate the development of sustainability competencies into their practice. \n\n\n\nThe agenda is yet to be confirmed but will feature case studies showcasing good practice and sharing lessons learned – as well as opportunities for participants to engage and network to share further stories. \n\n\n\nBook your place by clicking here. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/education-for-sustainable-development-topic-support-network-sustainability-competencies-skills-and-graduate-attributes/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Universities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sustainability-competencies-skills-and-graduate-attributes-02-May-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240311T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240414T170000 DTSTAMP:20260816T223221 CREATED:20240212T180503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T180659Z UID:8467-1710144000-1713114000@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:It's back! Join a worldwide learning community with 'Learning for a Sustainable Future' DESCRIPTION:Climate change\, gender equality\, biodiversity collapse\, health\, social equity\, and inclusion are issues that affect us all\, impacting human and planetary well-being\, and economic stability. How to live a sustainable life affects – and connects – everyone. \n\n\n\nWe’re delighted to announce the return of ‘Learning for a Sustainable Future’; our highly successful online learning opportunity\, which has\, to date\, attracted over 17\,000 learners from nearly 160 countries. \n\n\n\nDeveloped in partnership with the University of Edinburgh and the British Council\, this is a FREE\, five-week\, facilitated course\, starting on 11 March. \n\n\n\nYou’ll develop an informed personal response to major global challenges as you’re supported to take positive actions towards a sustainable future. You’ll learn more about current global issues and consider how we can all take action\, personally or locally. The course has an additional strand for those working in formal or informal education\, who want to bring some of the activities and issues covered in the course into their own teaching. \n\n\n\nClick here to sign up. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/its-back-join-a-worldwide-learning-community-with-learning-for-a-sustainable-future/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Communities,CPD Courses,Learning for Sustainability,Schools and early learning,Universities,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Learning-for-a-Sustainable-Future-rectangle.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240305T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240305T170000 DTSTAMP:20260816T223221 CREATED:20240201T183309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T094717Z UID:8435-1709654400-1709658000@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Effective collaboration for Scotland's Learning for Sustainability 'Movement for Change' DESCRIPTION:Join us online as we: \n\n\n\n\nExplore the aspirations of Scotland’s new LfS ‘Movement for Change’: building on the findings in our ‘Movement for Change’ publication\n\n\n\nConsider how LfSS members\, from all sectors\, can collaborate to engage with the Target 2030 movement for change ‘Call to Action’\n\n\n\nShare and celebrate examples of relevant collaborations from around Scotland that support the LfS ‘movement for change’\n\n\n\nInspire and identify opportunities for connecting and collaborating on ‘Learning for Sustainability for All’\n\n\n\nHelp you find further support that may be needed to take action.\n\n\n\n\nHere’s an overview of the session’s structure: \n\n\n\nOUTLINE PROGRAMME1600Welcome\, introductions and context  1610Setting the Scene: Target 2030 :A movement for people\, planet and prosperity                Julie Beckett\, CLD Development Officer\, Education Scotland1620Partnership working to engage with ambitions of Target 2030 Learning for Sustainability We’ll hear from the following:1. Collaborating in outdoor early learning and childcare Mairi Ferris\, Manager\, Thrive Outdoors\, Inspiring Scotland 2. Student-school collaboration on the UN SDGs ‘Teach-In’ Caroline Jarvis\, West Lothian College3. ‘Cairngorms 2030’ and secondary school students Tania Alliod\, Cairngorms National Park Authority  1635Building effective collaborative partnerships for change Group Conversations What are the key enablers and barriers for collaboration? What support is needed to enable you to take action ?1655Plenary and Next Steps – action points1700ENDS\n\n\n\nPlease click here to book your place. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/effective-collaboration-for-scotlands-learning-for-sustainability-movement-for-change/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Communities,Learning for Sustainability,Networking event,Policy engagement,Schools and early learning,Universities,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Effective-collaboration-for-LfS-Movement-for-Change.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240206T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240206T164500 DTSTAMP:20260816T223221 CREATED:20240126T164652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T173859Z UID:8418-1707233400-1707237900@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Shaping the future: discussing the Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill DESCRIPTION:“The Scottish Government recognises the duty to protect the interests of future generations. We also recognise that our ability to have a thriving society and economy is derived from the health of the planet. \n\n\n\nContinually improving Scotland’s National Outcomes is one of the ways we can achieve these aims and ensure that we are able to deliver long-term and sustainable policy and delivery approaches. To do this\, we need responses from people and organisations across Scotland.” \n\n\n\nJoin us and colleagues from Scottish Government as we explore and shape a response to the consultation on the proposed Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill. \n\n\n\nThis ‘aims to improve decision making and the implementation of the National Performance Framework to ensure that all policy and delivery accounts for wellbeing and sustainable development.’ \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to this timely and useful discussion. This report from the Scottish Leaders’ Forum may also be of interest in preparing for this event. \n\n\n\nBook your place here. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/shaping-the-future-discussing-the-wellbeing-and-sustainable-development-scotland-bill/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Communities,Learning for Sustainability,Policy engagement,Schools and early learning,Universities,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Shaping-the-Future-060224.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240111T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240111T193000 DTSTAMP:20260816T223221 CREATED:20231123T135031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T142624Z UID:8302-1704981600-1705001400@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Our 2023 Annual Gathering and AGM: Celebrating ten years of LfSS DESCRIPTION:We warmly invite Learning for Sustainability Scotland’s members to join us for an extra-special in-person Annual Gathering and AGM on Thursday 11 January 2024; where we’ll be celebrating our ten-year anniversary. \n\n\n\nThere will be two parts to this event and members can choose to attend one or both of these : \n\n\n\n\nOur Annual Gathering and AGM at Moray House\, University of Edinburgh (14:00 – 17:00)\n\n\n\nEvening Reception at the Playfair Library\, University of Edinburgh (18:00 – 19:30)\n\n\n\n\nClick here to view the Agenda for the Annual Gathering and AGM. \n\n\n\nClick here to book your FREE place at one or both of these events now.  Please note that places are limited\, so early booking is advised. \n\n\n\nBoth elements will provide an opportunity for members and invited guests to: \n\n\n\n\n\nNetwork and connect with others\n\n\n\nHear an update on LfSS activities\n\n\n\nLearn about and share new developments across Scotland and internationally\n\n\n\nCelebrate the achievements of members\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nWe look forward to having you join us for this special event. \n\n\n\nNetworking and tea/coffee for part one of the day will be available from 13:30. \n\n\n\nAs always\, please don’t hesitate to contact us at enquiries@lfsscotland.org if you need any additional information. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you! \n\n\n\nLearning for Sustainability Scotland URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/our-2023-annual-gathering-and-agm-celebrating-ten-years-of-lfss/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Communities,Learning for Sustainability,LfS,LfS Conference,Members' Event,Networking event,Schools and early learning,Skills Workshops,Universities,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/LfSS-with-RCE-logos-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231214T170000 DTSTAMP:20260816T223221 CREATED:20231018T131054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T170022Z UID:8255-1701331200-1702573200@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Live at COP28 DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to be running our ‘Live at the COP’ MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) once again. Since its first iteration in 2021 for COP26\, over 10\,000 people from over 160 countries have taken part in this collaborative\, facilitated learning opportunity. \n\n\n\nThe course will run during the United Nations COP28 Climate Change Conference which takes place in the United Arab Emirates between 30 November to 14 December. \n\n\n\nThis course offers you an opportunity to examine what COP28 is\, why it’s considered to be important and reflect on how you can add your voice to the call for collective action for a sustainable future. \n\n\n\nThroughout the course\, we will share ‘live’ insights into the issues being discussed at COP28\, as well as responses to the conference themes from children and young people\, community groups and ministerial bodies\, both nationally and internationally. Using these ‘starting points’\, we will invite you to reflect on what you have heard\, watched and read\, and think about what these conversations and issues mean to you. \n\n\n\nCourse content from Live at COP28 will remain open\, free and accessible as a legacy resource for school\, community and individual use beyond COP28. \n\n\n\nSign up here now. Complete the course before 14 December to receive a FREE certificate of participation. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/live-at-cop28/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Communities,CPD Courses,Schools and early learning,Universities,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Live-at-COP28.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231114T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231114T150000 DTSTAMP:20260816T223221 CREATED:20231018T125347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T125349Z UID:8253-1699968600-1699974000@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Education for Sustainable Development Topic Support Network: Becoming nature and climate confident DESCRIPTION:We welcome all staff in further and higher education with an interest in learning and teaching to the November 2023 Education for Sustainable Development Topic Support Network (ESD TSN)\, delivered in partnership with EAUC Scotland: The Alliance for Sustainability Leadership in Education. \n\n\n\nWhy this topic and what to expect: While sustainability is all about the interconnections between the social\, economic\, and environmental\, we have heard some of you telling us that specifically integrating complex environmental topics into your teaching is tricky. While there is some great stuff happening – especially around tangible issues such as waste and recycling – teaching about more ‘abstract-feeling’ aspects like climate change or biodiversity can feel daunting when we don’t feel like we are experts in these fields.  \n\n\n\nIn this TSN\, we want to explore ways you can build confidence to integrate these topics into your teaching – both through gaining knowledge as well as through using teaching methods that allow you to feel comfortable with not knowing everything. We’ll have speakers from university and college contexts talking about their work as well as facilitated discussions with your peers. \n\n\n\nAgenda and speaker announcement coming soon – click here to sign up. \n\n\n\nAs always\, the event is free for EAUC members. Unsure if you’re a member or struggling to book? Get in touch with info@eauc.org.uk. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/education-for-sustainable-development-topic-support-network-becoming-nature-and-climate-confident/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Learning for Sustainability,Universities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new_eauc_logo_with_strapline-_scotland_resized_resized.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T171500 DTSTAMP:20260816T223221 CREATED:20230724T133131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T123247Z UID:8114-1698940800-1698945300@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Learning for Sustainability and the Professional Standards – monthly Connect session #12 DESCRIPTION:Learning for Sustainability is an international and national priority in education. \n\n\n\nMaking a professional commitment to learning and learners that is compatible with the aspiration of achieving a sustainable and equitable world embodies what it is to be a teacher in Scotland. \n\n\n\nIn Scotland\, the Professional Standards for teachers are underpinned by Learning for Sustainability as a key cross-cutting theme; interdependent with the other key cross-cutting themes of Values and Leadership. \n\n\n\nJoin us and the General Teaching Council for Scotland at our monthly drop-in sessions to connect with other practitioners and contributors to share\, celebrate and discuss more about Learning for Sustainability and what it means for you\, your practice\, your setting and your wider learning community. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout this session\n\n\n\nWhat Learning for Sustainability values are needed when applying to become a teacher in Scotland? \n\n\n\nThis session will be an opportunity for participants to contribute to Education Policy through the lens of Learning for Sustainability. \n\n\n\nSuzy Aldous from GTC Scotland will be engaging with you on the current review of ‘The Memorandum on Entry Requirements to Programmes of Initial Teacher Education’. \n\n\n\nThis key policy looks at the values and qualifications that are the minimum entry requirements to programmes of Initial Teacher Education. In this Connect session we will have an opportunity to review the policy and give input on what is needed to ensure that Learning for Sustainability is woven across the expectations of teachers entering the profession today. \n\n\n\nWe ask that you take some time\, if possible\, ahead of the session to familiarise yourself with the Memorandum of Understanding. \n\n\n\nClick here to reserve your FREE place. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/learning-for-sustainability-and-the-professional-standards-monthly-drop-in-12/ CATEGORIES:Colleges and Universities Task Group,Communities,CPD Courses,Learning for Sustainability,Schools and early learning,Universities,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GTCS-Eventbrite.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231023T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231126T170000 DTSTAMP:20260816T223221 CREATED:20231002T211942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T101723Z UID:8231-1698048000-1701018000@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:It's back! 'Learning for a Sustainable Future' starts again 23 October DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to be running our ‘Learning for a Sustainable Future’ MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) once again. Since 2021\, over 6\,000 people from over 100 countries have taken part in this collaborative\, facilitated learning opportunity. \n\n\n\nJoin a personal and professional global learning journey towards a sustainable future. \n\n\n\nWhat on Earth could be more important? \n\n\n\n\nClimate change\, gender equality\, health\, social equity\, and inclusion are issues that affect us all\, impacting human well-being and economic stability. How to live a sustainable life affects – and connects – everyone. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nOn this FREE five-week course\, you’ll develop an informed personal response to these major challenges as you’re supported to take positive actions towards a sustainable future. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn more about current global issues and consider how we can all take action\, personally or locally. \n\n\n\nThe course has an additional strand for those working in formal or informal education\, who want to bring some of the activities and issues covered in the course into their own teaching. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFind out more and sign up here. Complete the course before 14 December for a FREE certificate of participation. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/its-back-learning-for-sustainable-future-starts-23-october/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Communities,CPD Courses,Learning for Sustainability,LfS,Policy engagement,Schools and early learning,Universities,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MOOC-learner-feedback.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230928T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230928T171500 DTSTAMP:20260816T223221 CREATED:20230724T113940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T120934Z UID:8112-1695916800-1695921300@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Learning for Sustainability and the Professional Standards – monthly Connect session #11: celebrating Scotland's new Learning for Sustainability Action Plan DESCRIPTION:Learning for Sustainability is an international and national priority in education. \n\n\n\nMaking a professional commitment to learning and learners that is compatible with the aspiration of achieving a sustainable and equitable world embodies what it is to be a teacher in Scotland. \n\n\n\nIn Scotland\, the Professional Standards for teachers are underpinned by Learning for Sustainability as a key cross-cutting theme; interdependent with the other key cross-cutting themes of Values and Leadership. \n\n\n\nJoin us and the General Teaching Council for Scotland at our monthly drop-in sessions to connect with other practitioners and contributors to share\, celebrate and discuss more about Learning for Sustainability and what it means for you\, your practice\, your setting and your wider learning community. \n\n\n\nClick here to reserve your FREE place. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/learning-for-sustainability-and-the-professional-standards-monthly-drop-in-11-celebrating-scotlands-new-learning-for-sustainability-action-plan/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Communities,CPD for teachers,Learning for Sustainability,LfS,Policy engagement,Schools and early learning,Universities,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GTCS-Eventbrite.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230621T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230621T110000 DTSTAMP:20260816T223221 CREATED:20230530T193722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T113341Z UID:8031-1687341600-1687345200@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Monitoring and evaluating education for sustainable development in Higher Education workshop (Senior Managers) DESCRIPTION:Measuring\, monitoring and evaluating Education for Sustainable Development is an important task. It helps us to show where we are at\, the impact we’re having\, and find out what and where we need to improve. \n\n\n\nAs part of a QAA funded Collaborative Enhancement project\, the University of St Andrews; in partnership with EAUC Scotland\, LfSS\, sparqs\, SOS UK\, and University of Edinburgh\, have developed a flexible 6-step framework that provides guidance on monitoring and evaluating ESD in higher education – including looking at mapping\, quality\, depth\, and impacts. The outcomes also include a handbook and two workshops run by QAA. The workshops are free for QAA members and non-members to join and are open to all\, with the two workshops having a slightly different target group. \n\n\n\nThis first workshop aims to: \n\n\n\n\n increase awareness of the framework among senior managers with a responsibility for education\, including for example Vice Principals\n\n\n\ngive them an overview of how the Framework works\n\n\n\nincrease institutional buy-in for ESD\, and to allow for the support and encouragement of staff to monitor and evaluate their work. \n\n\n\n\nFind out more and book your (free) place here. \n\n\n\nThe event is open to anyone to attend. The project and outcomes are\, however\, currently university-focused and will likely be more relevant to higher education institutions. \n\n\n\nYou may also be interested in our additional event for academics\, coordinators and support staff. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/monitoring-and-evaluating-education-for-sustainable-development-workshop-in-higher-education-senior-managers/ CATEGORIES:LfS,Universities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230523T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230523T170000 DTSTAMP:20260816T223221 CREATED:20230425T194419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T115219Z UID:7990-1684857600-1684861200@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Learning for Sustainability and the National Outcomes for Scotland DESCRIPTION:What kind of Scotland do you want to see? \n\n\n\nHave your say on the blueprint for Scotland – the National Performance Framework. \n\n\n\nScotland’s National Performance Framework was revised and published in 2018. It contains eleven National Outcomes that shape both national and local policy – and all of these are aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. \n\n\n\nThe Scottish Government wants to hear from people and communities across Scotland about whether the Framework – and the National Outcomes it contains – continues to reflect the kind of Scotland we want to see. They would also like to hear about how the National Performance Framework could have a bigger impact. \n\n\n\nWe warmly invite our members to join Learning for Sustainability Scotland and the Scottish Government on Tuesday\, 23 May to hear more and be part of the discussion. \n\n\n\nYou will have the opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\nHear more about the Scottish Government’s consultation on the review of Scotland’s National Outcomes\n\n\n\nDiscuss and share your vision for Learning for Sustainability and the Outcomes with other members\n\n\n\nHear more about how Learning for Sustainability Scotland will use the outputs of this session to respond to this consultation on behalf of members\n\n\n\nFind out how you can share your own response to the consultation.\n\n\n\n\nClick here to book your place. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/learning-for-sustainability-and-the-national-outcomes-for-scotland/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Communities,Members' Event,Policy engagement,Schools and early learning,Universities,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/NPF-refresh-May-2023-wee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230424T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230424T150000 DTSTAMP:20260816T223221 CREATED:20230307T171720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T171813Z UID:7854-1682341200-1682348400@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Topic Support Network: a focus on student-led ESD initiatives DESCRIPTION:Join us and EAUC Scotland for the next Education for Sustainable Development Topic Support Network\, where we’ll focus on how students have been promoting\, developing\, and integrating ESD. To improve accessibility\, this event will be hosted virtually. \n\n\n\nMore details and an agenda will follow in due course. If you have any student-led examples you’d like us to include or any other questions and topic you would like us to address during the event\, please get in touch with kmobius@eauc.org.uk. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to UK-wide Higher and Further Education practitioners and students\, and everyone is welcome to attend. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nClick here to reserve your place. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/education-for-sustainable-development-esd-topic-support-network-a-focus-on-student-led-esd-initiatives/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Colleges and Universities Task Group,Universities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new_eauc_logo_with_strapline-_scotland_resized_resized.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR