| Title: |
Eco-Friendly Educational Practices That Promote Sustainability in European Universities Alliances |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Edita Lenkauskaite (ORCID 0009-0007-8460-7318); Caio Cesar Souza (ORCID 0000-0002-6445-5157) |
| Source: |
European Journal of Education. 2026 61(1). |
| Availability: |
Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
10 |
| Publication Date: |
2026 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Information Analyses |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Educational Practices; Sustainability; Foreign Countries; Partnerships in Education; Universities; Higher Education; Models; Intercollegiate Cooperation; Conservation (Environment); Technology Uses in Education; Global Approach; Educational Policy |
| Geographic Terms: |
Europe |
| DOI: |
10.1111/ejed.70396 |
| ISSN: |
0141-8211; 1465-3435 |
| Abstract: |
This paper reviews how digital and eco-friendly educational practices contribute to the sustainability of European University Alliances (EUAs), addressing a research gap between strategic ambitions and operational realities. The European Union has initiated the creation of European Universities Alliances (EUA) aimed at addressing current global challenges by pooling resources from Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across Europe. These Alliances are not only tackling environmental issues but also confronting their own sustainability due to their project-oriented structure. The European Commission aspires for at least 50% mobility within the EUA; however, limited financial resources hinder the physical implementation of this goal, making eco-friendly digital mobility an alternative. Digital mobility is environmentally sustainable because it virtually eliminates carbon emissions. Additionally, it enhances the EUA's adaptability and resilience, which are essential for its long-term sustainability. The review synthesises recent data (2019-2020 EUA survey) and policy insights (2019-2025) to propose a sustainable digital model for European higher education cooperation. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2026 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1497827 |
| Database: |
ERIC |