An INGENIUM initiative towards Sustainable Development
INGENIUM students and staff have participated from 18-22 November to the first Sustainable Development and Corporate Responsibility School that was organized in the University of Crete.
Mr.Manasakis Constantinos, Associate Professor, Political Science, UoC, has introduced INGENIUM participants to the sustainable development and corporate responsibility aspects pointing why leaders of public and private organizations need to replace previously single-discipline approaches with multidisciplinary ones while they are expected to lead with empathy and emotional intelligence.
This innovative school, focused on the need of reformulation of the relationship between business, society and nature as the sustainable development and corporate responsibility are essential aspects of business operations in today’s global economy.
INGENIUM partners faced the fundamental current challenge: “How to materialize the transition to an environmentally and socially sustainable economic model?” through multidisciplinary scientific lenses from the three pillars of sustainable development: environment – society – economy.
Those five days school led PhD and MSc students to develop a critical understanding of the nature, drivers and trajectories of sustainable development. The INGENIUM partners Robert Ludgate, Munster Technological University, Ioannis Arzoumanidis, University G. d’Annunzio, Pescara and Ignacio Tascón Amo, University of Oviedo have presented their case studies contributing to explore the role of of business and its relationship to environmental, societal and development challenges.
INGENIUM Sustainable Development and Corporate Responsibility School was hosted in the University Campus in Voutes and in HUB 2 Business, an ecosystem for startup business.
The last day, INGENIUM participants visited the National History Museum of Crete and had the chance to discover the exhibition for the biodiversity in Mediterranean basin and the natural environment of Crete, and Ms.Aggeliki Doxa, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, UoC, contributed by presenting the Climate change and climate-smart conservation management.
INGENIUM is dedicated to promote activities towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the European Green Deal (EGD). Such initiatives contribute to raise awareness regarding sustainable development not only within the INGENIUM universities but also in societies and industries.
“It was a pleasure to take part in the INGENIUM Sustainable Develoment and Corporate Responsibility School. The week provided valuable insights into sustainability and the opportunity to connect with students approaching the topic from diverse perspectives. Presenting our case study was also a particularly rewarding experience.” Ignacio Tascón Amo, PhD & Doctoral Assistant University of Oviedo
“Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility School was a wonderful experience, a remarkable journey that made you explore beyond economics and think about corporate responsibility and what sustainability means. I met great people and had the opportunity to enjoy delightful, local, sustainable food! It was worth it and overwhelming!” Brindusa M.Sluser, Associate Professor, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi
“It was truly an incredible journey! I learned so much, and many of the new insights are already being implemented in my studies and work. I had the chance to meet amazing people, and the experience is one I will never forget.” Yoanna Vutova, PhD student, Medical University of Sofia
“Participating in the INGENIUM Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility School as a PhD student in Environmental Engineering at TUIASI University has been an enriching and inspiring experience. The school’s focus on addressing global environmental and societal challenges through multidisciplinary approaches provided a unique platform to explore the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and social responsibility. The vibrant educational and social environment fostered collaboration and the exchange of diverse perspectives, making every session engaging and inspiring. This experience has given me valuable skills, knowledge, and connections that will help me grow both personally and professionally. It has inspired me to actively promote sustainable development and corporate responsibility in my future career and everyday life.” Raluca-Maria Tabuleac, PhD student Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi
