Every year, COP unites member countries each year to set global climate goals, define responsibilities, and evaluate climate action strategies.
At the University of Greenwich, we take pride in the work of our academics and staff who are dedicated to tackling these pressing issues. Here, we highlight some key contributions to both the university community and beyond.
Greenwich Business School
The TRAN 1028 Sustainable Transport module, led by Alistair, is designed to immerse students in the critical issues surrounding sustainable transport planning and management. | |
Dr Colin Coulson-Thomas: Is misinformation delaying climate action? | Colin addresses the global environmental and climate crises, shedding light on how misinformation and disinformation are being used to discredit and delay necessary climate action. |
Emilio explores how grassroots initiatives can drive social and environmental transformation, often complimenting political action. | |
Karen is dedicated to advancing Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and has championed numerous initiatives to support this mission, driving change within the university and across the academic community globally. | |
Dr Lianfeng Quan: Embedding sustainability in finance education | Lianfeng’s initiative to integrate sustainability into the MSc Principles of Finance (PoF) module reflects a commitment to embedding sustainable finance principles throughout the School of Accounting, Finance and Economics. |
Maria’s research explores how central banks and financial systems can help achieve decarbonisation targets, thereby supporting global climate change mitigation efforts. | |
Dr Myrtle Emmanuel and Dr Dave Hockham: Mental health inequalities in African Caribbean Communities | Myrtle and Dave’s work addresses mental health inequalities faced by African Caribbean communities, particularly in the context of the global climate crisis, which disproportionately impacts marginalised populations. |
The Menopause Project Team (MPT) at the University of Greenwich, comprising of Anna Radley, Vanessa Roots, Dr Ratnes Alahakone and Maureen Montague, has been pivotal in initiating and advancing the university’s journey towards menopause awareness. | |
Emma Connor: Advancing sustainable local enterprise through co-creation and ethical consumerism | Emma’s work focuses on advertising strategy for sustainable production, ethical consumerism and local entrepreneurship. |
Lynette Lisk: Using #GreHacks and Hack for Good to tackle real-world challenges. | Lynette runs the #GreHacks scheme and co-delivers the Hack for Good bootcamp to equip students with practical work experience, resilience and essential soft skills. |
Özlem and supporting academics, have been exploring solutions to create a sustainable, inclusive and equitable economy through a "Purple-Green New Deal". |
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Dr Anna Constantino: Is language the missing link in sustainability learning? | Anna’s work explores how global challenges, particularly those related to climate change and social justice, can be effectively addressed at the local educational level through language pedagogy. |
Dr Benz Kotzen: Innovative landscape and nature-based solutions for sustainable futures | Benz’s research and outreach advocates for harmonious coexistence between technology and nature to address climate, urban sustainability and food security concerns. |
Dave and Pamela’s broader work at the University of Greenwich, notably the "DOTS Knowledge Exchange" (Design through Open Third Space), offers a framework for creating equitable partnerships. | |
Dr Louise Hewitt: Advancing justice and institutional integrity through the Innocence Project London | Louise’s work centres on providing access to justice for convicted individuals who maintain their innocence but have exhausted the appeals process. |
Rob Amos and his team are developing an innovative Sustainability Toolkit which aims to guide PhD students in identifying how their research contributes to sustainability objectives. | |
Professor Jorge Lopes Ramos: Using embodied practice for narrative environments | Jorge’s research has addressed a fast-growing, yet significantly unresearched area of investigation: immersive, participatory and interactive theatre, and he now applies his research to translate sustainability concepts. |
Faculty of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Dr Jennifer Patterson: Cultivating a nature-focused curriculum for sustainable futures background | Jennifer has developed nature-focused education through the integration of sustainability and outdoor learning into early years education. |
Phil Gurnett: Using simulations to foster activism and advocacy in healthcare education | Phil Gurnett has worked with Dr Lydia Mainey and Dr Ryan Essex to empower students to see themselves as active participants in political processes that shape the healthcare system. |
Faculty of Engineering and Science
Dr Wim Melis: Using AI and integrated systems for improved sustainability | Wim’s work addresses current limitations in computer hardware architectures for AI and explores how renewable energy systems can work together within buildings and community projects. |
Lynn Gallagher: Advancing sustainable practices at Medway School of Pharmacy (MSoP). | Lynn has led two complementary initiatives within the Medway School of Pharmacy (MSoP) that focus on enhancing sustainability in healthcare education and laboratory operations. |
Natural Resources Institute
| NRI was part of a group looking at the environmental impact of food items most commonly purchased by UK consumers. | |
| Professor Delia Grace: Wild meat, food safety and the right to food | Wild meat is vital to many people across the world. Delia's report outlines the risks and opportunities of wild meat hunting, consumption and trade. |
Professional Services
Dahlia Zayed: Building a Sustainable Legacy through Alumni and External Partnerships | Dahlia’s work emphasises creating strong connections between alumni, external partners, and the university’s sustainability goals. |
Lynne Martin: Medway Campus Bargain Corner – using the circular economy model to support students | A small initiative to help international students prepare for the UK’s colder climate has become both a social support service and a sustainability project. |
