The transition to a green economy requires a workforce with the right knowledge and skills and as we progress down the path of a ‘knowledge’ economy many of these skills will be required at Levels 4 and above. Universities therefore have a key role to play, not only in preparing their students to participate in and drive this transition but also in influencing its direction of travel and ensuring it is truly compatible with the goal of sustainability.

This event aims to:

(i) help crystallise the characteristics (e.g. knowledge, skills understanding, attitudes, values) of a graduate required to contribute to and influence the transition to a green economy. Specifically what they need to know, what they need to be able to do and how they need to behave.
 

(ii) Discuss how HEIs can develop these characteristics through an open and transparent education.
 

Bookings are free and open at: www.heacademy.ac.uk/events/detail/2012/academyevents/13_Sept_Skills_For_Greener_Economy