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NCS: Transforming the way we live and work
A Centre for Sustainability was first established at Swinburne University of Technology in June 2001. By late 2002, this had evolved into the specialist centre the National Centre for Sustainability (NCS): a collaboration of several tertiary educational institutions bringing together a dedicated network of individuals to further develop and promote sustainability concepts and education.
The five member institutes are:
Please visit http://www.ncsustainability.com.au
for background information and examples of the type of work undertaken
by the Centre.
Swinburne University of Technology (Head Office)
The National Centre for Sustainability at Swinburne delivers quality educational programs and works in partnership with industry, government and community to support the development and implementation of sustainable practices. The NCS offers a range of services including:
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Specialised courses and accredited training programs |
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Research in the area of corporate and community sustainability |
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Facilitation of behavioural change programs using community based social marketing |
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Advice and guidance on sustainable, industry specific business strategies and methods of implementation |
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Project management, independent evaluation and reporting |
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Market research and stakeholder engagement |
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Research and development of new educational programs |
Sustainability courses
We develop and deliver a range of accredited courses including:
Short Courses
Integrating Sustainability:
Education for Sustainability is an emerging but dynamic concept that encompasses a new vision of education.
By creative integration of Sustainability into educational curriculums, NCS also enhances auxiliary programs offered to Swinburne students through professional development support for teachers.
Teaching & learning goals:
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An engaging and mature learning environment |
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Multiple delivery modes |
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Learner-centred |
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Cooperative and supportive |
Research with NCS partners
Opportunities exist to work with Swinburne through the NCS for:
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Research in innovative technologies for sustainability |
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Action research on behaviour change for sustainability in the community and work environment |
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New businesses approaches to sustainability |
Research goals
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Targeted to deliver impact |
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Linking basic and advanced research |
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Relevant to industry and community needs |
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Student research opportunities |
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Encourage sustainability research |
Resources The NCS has developed a number of toolkits including:
Consultancy – Fee for service
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Environmental strategies |
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Corporate environmental reporting |
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Developing and implementing Environmental Management Systems |
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Organisational change strategies |
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Environmental auditor advice |
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Workplace sustainability programs |
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Green Office programs |
NCS will engage externally NCS successes have been due to an outward orientation – to seek the leading practitioners in sustainability fields and to work with them for mutual benefit.
External engagement goals
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A leader in industry based learning |
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Productive consulting & research partnerships |
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Enhancing employment prospects for graduates |
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Responsive to community needs |
Our current partnerships include:
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Collaboration with 4 other educational institutions |
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Sustainability Covenant – EPA |
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TravelSmart program |
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Sustainability Victoria |
You can partner with NCS – Collaborate with us
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