Greenversity

📍 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 | DAY 2 | Intensity (Doing and Experimenting)

Relive Day 2 of our training programme at 🏫, fully dedicated to pedagogical methodologies across the different areas of GREENVERSITY.

The day focused on exploring innovative teaching approaches and practical tools to support the integration of sustainability competencies into higher education programmes.

We concluded the day with a dinner at Restaurant in the city centre of Dijon.
The restaurant was selected as part of a local initiative promoting places committed to a more sustainable approach 🌱

🌍🌱 Until this afternoon, international university lecturers, trainers, educational developers and project partners will continue working together on one key question: “How can universities integrate sustainability across all degree programmes?”

In other words, how can higher education move beyond theory towards genuine competence in order to prepare students for the planetary challenges ahead? 🎓

📍 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 | DAY 1 | Alignment (Anchoring and Trust)

Day 1 of our training programme at was a great success 🏫

Following a series of opening presentations delivered by some of the project leaders and governance, the programme continued with the presentation and review of WP2.

The afternoon focused on revising the E-Course for Educators which focuses on on how to implement the CORE Framework. Our Framework translates the European Commission’s GreenComp framework into measurable learning outcomes for the classroom.

The day concluded with a visit to the Philippe Le Bon Tower — which takes 366 steps to climb! — where climate scientist Benjamin Pohl from Biogéosciences - UBE CNRS EPHE talked about the Response Project, part of NetZero Cities.

🌍🌱 International university lecturers, trainers, educational developers and project partners will continue working together on one key question: “How can universities integrate sustainability across all degree programmes?”

In other words, how can higher education move beyond theory towards genuine competence in order to prepare students for the planetary challenges ahead? 🎓

🌍 Sustainability is more than just protecting the environment.

It’s about balance.

The 3 pillars of sustainability remind us that a truly sustainable future must be :
🌱 Environmentally responsible
👥 Socially equitable
💼 Economically viable

👉 Why it matters to you as a student ?
✅ Better employability
✅ Future-proof skills
✅ Real-world impact

We integrate these principles into higher education through the GREENVERSITY Core, a framework adapted from the European Commission’s GreenComp model.

👉 Because tomorrow’s professionals need more than knowledge — they need sustainable thinking.

👀 Follow the project
& Join the movement for a greener future

GREENVERSITY is still going strong halfway in!

Here’s a look back at the first half, marked by a wide range of events held across Europe.

📆 25 March: Pilar Serra, Vice-Rector for Sustainability at University of Valencia, presented the Erasmus+ Greenversity project to the FORTHEM Alliance during an online meeting.

📆 29 April: UNESCO hosted the event “Strengthening International Higher Education Cooperation for Sustainability” at its headquarters in Paris. Project team member Pau Sendra Pons attended the event.

📆 31 May: Lia Baltador presented the project at International Economic Conference of Sibiu 2025.

📆 2 July: At the Educational Innovation Meeting of the Faculty of Physiotherapy at University of Valencia, Pilar Serra presented the project’s progress.

📆 7 October: Project partner F6S organised the webinar “Shaping the Future of Quality and Sustainable Education: The Impact of EU Projects”, providing an excellent opportunity for Jose Badia, member and co-director of the project, to present its work.

📆 November: Sara Mollà Casanova (UVEG) delivered a training and advisory session for academic management teams as part of the Greenversity initiative.

📆 November: As part of volunteer training courses organised by UVEG, Jose Badia gave an engaging presentation on the initiative and its educational impact.

📆 2 December: The VIII Dialogue for Social Responsibility was held at UVEG. During this event, Javier Oliver Villarroya, Director of the Valencian Agency for Assessment and Foresight, highlighted the Greenversity pilot experience.

📆 2–4 March: Jose Badia presented a paper at the INTED 2026.

📆 April: Dr Pau Sendra Pons presented the project internally to Biotechnology students at University of Valencia.

We can’t wait to see what this second half has in store for us!

🌱 What does it really mean to be “green skilled”?

It’s not just about recycling or saving energy.
It’s about developing the mindset and skills to shape a sustainable future.

Here are 5 essential green skills every student should start building today 👇

🌍 Systems thinking
🔍 Critical thinking
🤝 Collaboration
🔮 Futures thinking
❤️ Self-awareness

We integrate these skills into higher education through the Greenversity Core, a new framework adapted from the European Commission’s GreenComp model.

👉 Follow the project
👉 & Join the movement for a greener future

In the coming weeks, we'll be sharing some of our key objectives 🎯 from our Framework with you.

👨‍🎓 If you’re a university student, it means gaining the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in green careers. We believe that individual behaviour changes can make a positive impact on the environment.

Ready to take a step towards a greener future? 🌍✨

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The first year of the Greenversity project has come to an end!
Here’s a look back at these first months, marked by a wide range of events held across Europe.

📆 25 March: Pilar Serra, Vice-Rector for Sustainability at University of Valencia, presented the Erasmus+ Greenversity project to the FORTHEM Alliance during an online meeting.

📆 29 April: UNESCO hosted the event “Strengthening International Higher Education Cooperation for Sustainability” at its headquarters in Paris. Project team member Pau Sendra Pons attended the event.

📆 31 May: Lia Baltador presented the project at International Economic Conference of Sibiu 2025.

📆 9 April: University of Latvia hosted the event “Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Universities: Insights from the FORTHEM Alliance”, where inspiring initiatives and best practices in sustainability were shared.

📆 2 July: At the Educational Innovation Meeting of the Faculty of Physiotherapy at University of Valencia, Pilar Serra presented the project’s progress.

📆 7 October: Project partner F6S organised the webinar “Shaping the Future of Quality and Sustainable Education: The Impact of EU Projects”, providing an excellent opportunity for Jose Badia, member and co-director of the project, to present its work.

📆 November: Sara Mollà Casanova (UVEG) delivered a training and advisory session for academic management teams as part of the Greenversity initiative.

📆 November: As part of volunteer training courses organised by UVEG, Jose Badia gave an engaging presentation on the initiative and its educational impact.

📆 2 December: The VIII Dialogue for Social Responsibility was held at UVEG. During this event, Javier Oliver Villarroya, Director of the Valencian Agency for Assessment and Foresight, highlighted the Greenversity pilot experience.

📆 2–4 March: Jose Badia presented a paper at the INTED 2026.

📆 April: Dr Pau Sendra Pons presented the project internally to Biotechnology students at University of Valencia.

We can’t wait to see what this second year has in store for us!

Why do we focus on the GreenComp ? 👨‍🎓

♻️ The GREENVERSITY project leverages the GreenComp framework to strategically foster sustainability competences in higher education.

By aligning with GreenComp, we :

1️⃣ Standardise our approach
2️⃣ Enhance learning outcomes
3️⃣ Support European Union sustainability goals
4️⃣ Prepare future leaders

These are relevant challenges and opportunities for higher education, aren't they ?

♻️ GREENVERSITY is a 3-year project dedicated to integrating the European 🇪🇺Green Competence Framework into higher education 🏫 🍃

Our mission is to empower universities, educators & students with the essential skills, knowledge and attitudes to lead sustainable transformations in society.

🚀 Are you ready to join us ?

A framework that benefits the planet 🌍

🎯 The GreenComp, or Green Competence Framework, is a reference model for sustainability competences. It focuses on 12 competences organised into four key areas :
🍃 Embodying Sustainability Values
🍃 Embracing Complexity in Sustainability
🍃 Envisioning Sustainable Futures
🍃 Acting for Sustainability

👩‍🏫 It provides a common foundation for all learners and offers guidance to educators and institutions, to design inclusive and effective learning opportunities aimed at developing sustainability-related skills, knowledge, and attitudes 🧑‍🎓

🇪🇺 This framework aligns with the EU’s green skills agenda, supporting critical thinking, environmental responsibility, and active engagement with ecological challenges at all levels of education.

🤝 Over the next two years, we'll be working to integrate the GreenComp into higher education 🏫

🚀 Are you ready to join us ?