In a significant advancement towards sustainability education, the University of Sussex Business School has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Sulitest, a global organisation renowned for its specialised tools in assessing and certifying sustainability knowledge among students, professionals, and organisations.
Marking a first in the UK, the Business School has embraced the role of a Change Leader within the TASK™ (The Assessment of Sustainability Knowledge) programme. This initiative, dedicated to promoting sustainability literacy on a global scale, represents a strategic alignment with the school’s educational vision.
TASK™, an innovative online tool, is designed to quantitatively measure sustainability knowledge, drawing inspiration from the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established in 2015, along with principles from the Doughnut Economics model. The incorporation of TASK™ will enable the Business School to not only evaluate the sustainability literacy of its community but also to compare its standing with peer institutions and various sectors.
This collaboration will facilitate the integration of sustainability principles into the school’s curriculum, contributing significantly to fostering a culture of sustainability within its educational and operational ethos.
Professor Gabriella Cagliesi, Interim Associate Dean (Education and Students) at the Business School, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are delighted to partner with Sulitest and to join the TASK™ Change Leaders programme. This is an excellent opportunity for us to enhance our sustainability literacy in pursuing our school’s vision and strategy to align our education with the global challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.”
The Business School’s commitment as a TASK™ Change Leader underscores its dedication to advancing the SDGs through a comprehensive approach encompassing research, teaching, and community engagement, thereby positioning itself at the forefront of sustainability education in the UK.