The University of Queensland (UQ) has been awarded the ‘Green Gown’ Award’s ‘Next generation learning and skills’ category for its Master of Sustainable Energy, which focuses on preparing leaders for a sustainable energy future.
Meanwhile, the UQ Art Museum and UQ Sustainability’s carbon neutral initiative was a finalist in the ‘Creating impact’ category for the University’s first carbon neutral certification for the 2022 Oceanic Thinking exhibition.
“This achievement reflects UQ’s strong commitment to sustainability across our operations, including teaching, learning and research endeavours,” UQ Vice-Chancellor Deborah Terry said.
“Our innovative Master of Sustainable Energy program takes a multidisciplinary approach to educating leaders for the transition to a net zero energy future with a focus on industry engagement, so graduates are equipped to meet business needs,” Professor Terry stated.
The Master of Sustainable Energy will now have the chance to compete in the International Green Gown Awards category early next year.
The Green Gown Awards acknowledge tertiary education’s sustainability leadership in various aspects, including student engagement and climate action.
They are a global awards program managed in the Australasian region by Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS), an International Green Gown Awards founding partner.
“Following a record number of applications this year, and some of the most difficult selections our judges have ever had to make, the winning initiatives reflect creativity, passion and the tangible impact higher and further education institutions have in the transition to a sustainable future,” ACTS CEO Rhiannon Boyd commented.
