Education and research
Teaching and science represent the core activities of VŠE with a significant impact on society. The theme of sustainability has long been embedded in these areas and is reflected in the VŠE Mission Statement. Due to the emphasis of international accreditation bodies on sustainability, this theme is also reflected in the quality monitoring and improvement processes: one of the learning objectives of all VŠE study programmes according to the AACSB methodology is the Ethics and Sustainability objective, whereas the EQUIS accreditation emphasises the inclusion of Ethics, sustainability, and responsibility in the content of educational and scientific activities.
Several specialised research centres at the University focus on sustainability. Nevertheless, some fragmentation can be observed in this activity, which a unified strategy can overcome. This must be based on the systematic development of sustainability in education and research and on VŠE’s leading position and credibility in this field, which must be recognised by students and graduates as well as by companies and policymakers.
Education and research issues relate to SDG 4 – Quality education, SDG 8 – Decent work and economic growth, SDG 12 – Responsible consumption and production, and SDG 17 – Partnerships for the goals.
