Submit a Case Study

Contribute your case study to the HEA’s Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Case Study Collection

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Initiative Details

Provide a short title for your project or initiative. (max. 100 characters)
Author(s)(Required)
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Institution(s) and Partner Organisations Involved
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Programme(s)
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Estimate the number of students engaged in this initiative (e.g., number per cohort, overall reach).
Provide up to five key words that best represent your initiative. Separate keywords with commas.

Initiative Description

Provide a clear and concise description of the initiative, setting the context, purpose, and significance. (max. 600 words).
Describe how students, external partners, or community groups contributed to this initiative. Highlight collaborations across disciplines, institutions, industry, or local organisations, as well as ways in which students played an active role in shaping, leading, or engaging with the initiative. (max. 150 words).
Clearly define the concise and measurable learning outcomes intended for those engaging with this initiative. (max. 150 words).
Describe the methods, pedagogies, or strategies used to embed ESD within the initiative. (max. 150 words).
Outline any assessment methods, if applicable, used to measure student learning and engagement. (max. 150 words).
Briefly describe the impact of your initiative (e.g., student feedback, institutional changes, long-term benefits). (max. 150 words).

Best Practices & Resources

Top Tips(Required)
Share up to three keys insights, lessons learned, or practical actionable recommendations for others who may wish to replicate or adapt this approach.
Useful Resources
Provide links or references to up to three key resources that would support others in implementing a similar approach.
Upload up to three high-quality images that visually represent your initiative (e.g., project in action, student engagement, outcomes). Ensure you have the necessary permissions to share these images, including consent from any identifiable individuals. Recommended formats: JPEG or PNG.
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    General Guidance

    The goal is to share best practices, innovative approaches, and impactful initiatives that embed sustainability across higher education.

    Template

    For reference only. Please note, the form must be completed and submitted online.

    Download Case Study Template

    Who Can Submit?

    Submissions are welcome from all staff in higher education in Ireland, including educators, researchers, professional and support staff involved in teaching, learning, student engagement, or campus sustainability initiatives. Collaborations across disciplines, institutions, and sectors are encouraged.

    Understand the Purpose

    Your case study should highlight an ESD initiative that is meaningful, innovative, and has practical value for educators, institutions, and policymakers. Think about how your initiative:

    • Embeds sustainability into teaching, learning, or institutional practices.
    • Engages students in meaningful ways.
    • Aligns with national and international sustainability goals.

    Keep It Clear and Concise

    • Use plain, accessible language – avoid jargon where possible.
    • Keep responses focused and within word limits.
    • Provide concrete examples to illustrate your initiative.

    Highlight Key Outcomes and Impact

    • Focus on what makes your initiative effective and how it benefits students, staff, or institutions.
    • Where possible, provide evidence of impact (e.g., student feedback, project results, institutional changes).
    • If your initiative is still developing, outline its potential impact and next steps.

    Provide Practical Insights for Others

    • Consider how your case study can inform and inspire similar efforts elsewhere.
    • Share challenges and lessons learned to help others avoid common pitfalls.

    Important

    Submitted case studies will be published as open access under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) licence, allowing others to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

    Next Steps

    All submitted case studies will undergo a quality review and considered for inclusion in a published collection. Submissions may be edited for clarity, consistency, and formatting.

    Get in Touch for Help

    If you have any questions or need clarification, contact mkelly@hea.ie