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global challenges, engineering solutions
 

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Read more at: Welcome to our two new PhD students
Welcome to our two new PhD students

Welcome to our two new PhD students

28 October 2013

Welcome to our two new PhD students

Read more at: When building for the future means what it says
When building for the future means what it says

When building for the future means what it says

18 October 2013

Article taken from: http://www.cam.ac.uk/research/features/when-building-for-the-future-means-what-it-says Too little attention is being paid to the long-term sustainability of new buildings in a changing climate according to a new study that makes recommendations for ‘future-proofing’ best practice. It’s the ability to...

Read more at: Welcome to New Visitor to the Centre
Welcome to New Visitor to the Centre

Welcome to New Visitor to the Centre

10 October 2013

Welcome to our new Visitor, James Montgomery, a PhD candidate at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, Canada. He is currently visiting the Centre for 6 months funded through a TEE Doctoral Mobility Scholarship. While in Cambridge he will be working on the development of a new Masters Degree in Engineering...

Read more at: 6th International Conference in Engineering Education for Sustainable Development (EESD13)
6th International Conference in Engineering Education for Sustainable Development (EESD13)

6th International Conference in Engineering Education for Sustainable Development (EESD13)

30 September 2013

Over 160 participants from 24 countries gathered last week at Robinson College for the 6th International Conference in Engineering Education for Sustainable Development (EESD13). The conference was hosted and organised by the Department's Centre for Sustainable Development and was opened with addresses from both Professor...

Read more at: New MPhil brochure available
New MPhil brochure available

New MPhil brochure available

4 September 2013

A new brochure about the MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Dvelopment is now available.

Read more at: ESD Annual Dinner 17th July 2013 Clare College
ESD Annual Dinner 17th July 2013 Clare College

ESD Annual Dinner 17th July 2013 Clare College

22 July 2013

The Annual MPhil dinner was held on 17th July in Clare College. The dinner in the Great Hall was preceeded by Reception drinks on the Scholar's Lawn.

Read more at: MPhil Dissertation Conference 15 - 17 July 2013
MPhil Dissertation Conference 15 - 17 July 2013

MPhil Dissertation Conference 15 - 17 July 2013

8 July 2013

The MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development Dissertation Presentations will be held on 15 – 17 July 2013 in LT0, Engineering Department.

Read more at: MPhil Dissertation Conference 15 - 17 July 2013
MPhil Dissertation Conference 15 - 17 July 2013

MPhil Dissertation Conference 15 - 17 July 2013

8 July 2013

The MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development Dissertation Presentations will be held on 15 – 17 July 2013 in LT0, Engineering Department . Schedule attached

Read more at: Dr Dick Fenner wins Pilkington Prize 2013 for excellence in teaching

Dr Dick Fenner wins Pilkington Prize 2013 for excellence in teaching

24 June 2013

Thirteen inspirational academics have been honoured for the outstanding quality and approach to their teaching.

Read more at: CSD Staff win Highly Commended Award at the Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2013.
CSD Staff win Highly Commended Award at the Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2013.

CSD Staff win Highly Commended Award at the Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2013.

15 May 2013

CSD Staff win Highly Commended Award at the Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2013.

 

Course Overview

Context

The need to engage in better problem definition through careful dialogue with all stakeholder groups and a proper recognition of context.

Perspectives

An ability to work with specialists from other disciplines and professional groups acknowledging that technical innovation and business skills also must be understood, nurtured and combined as precursors to the successful implementation of sustainable solutions.

Change

An understanding of mechanisms for managing change in organisations so future engineers are equipped to play a leadership role.

Tools

An awareness of a range of assessment frameworks, sustainability metrics and methodologies such as Life Cycle Analysis, Systems Dynamics, Multi-Criteria Decision making and Impact Assessment.

 

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