Exploring and Transforming Practices in Higher Education Within the Framework of Reconnection to Self, Others, and Nature: An Introduction

This introductory paper outlines a special collection on reconnection to self, others, and nature (SON) in higher education. The collection includes this introductory paper on the project background, process, and outcomes, an essay on the experiences from the Value Creators (VC) and Managing Project...

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Main Authors: Mona Rechberger, Mariana Tolkatser
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Language:English
Published: Ubiquity Press 2024-12-01
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education for sustainable development (esd)
higher education
alternative education
regenerative practices
systems change
title Exploring and Transforming Practices in Higher Education Within the Framework of Reconnection to Self, Others, and Nature: An Introduction
title_full Exploring and Transforming Practices in Higher Education Within the Framework of Reconnection to Self, Others, and Nature: An Introduction
title_fullStr Exploring and Transforming Practices in Higher Education Within the Framework of Reconnection to Self, Others, and Nature: An Introduction
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title_short Exploring and Transforming Practices in Higher Education Within the Framework of Reconnection to Self, Others, and Nature: An Introduction
title_sort exploring and transforming practices in higher education within the framework of reconnection to self others and nature an introduction
topic reconnection to self, others and nature (son)
education for sustainable development (esd)
higher education
alternative education
regenerative practices
systems change
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