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Higher Education for Sustainability: Leadership, Learning and the Development of Senior Teams

This analytical report critically examines higher education for sustainability, with a particular focus on the learning and development of senior leadership teams within the sector. 

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Details

Identification
ISBN: 978-92-68-19524-6, DOI: 10.2766/224808, Catalogue number: NC-09-24-612-EN-N
Publication date
29 October 2025 (Last updated on: 29 October 2025)
Authors
Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture | European Expert Network on Economics of Education (EENEE)
Geographical scope
  • European Union
Level of education focus
  • Higher education
Thematic areas covered
  • Learning for sustainability (learning for the green transition)

Description

This analytical report critically examines higher education for sustainability, with a particular focus on the learning and development of senior leadership teams within the sector. Drawing on published research and expert assessment, the study explores the complex terrain senior leaders must navigate in responding to urgent global challenges.

Author

PROF. DANIELLA TILBURY, Hon Fellow, St Catharine’s College, University of Cambridge

Cite this publication as

Tilbury, D. (2025). “Higher Education for Sustainable Development: Leadership, Learning and Development of Senior Teams”, EENEE report, Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union. doi: 10.2766/114219.

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  • 31 OCTOBER 2025
Higher education for sustainability: Leadership, learning and the development of senior teams - Policy brief
  • 29 OCTOBER 2025
Higher education for sustainability: Leadership, learning and the development of senior teams - Executive summary
  • 29 OCTOBER 2025
Higher education for sustainability: Leadership, learning and the development of senior teams - Analytical report