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Elizabeth Rushton, Professor
Head of Education Division at University of Stirling
Professor Elizabeth Rushton is a professor in Education and the head of the Division of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Stirling. Her research interests are in geography and science education, specifically the professional development of teachers, teacher and student participation in research and policymaking, and education for environmental sustainability (EfES). In 2021, Elizabeth co-led the ½¿É«µ¼º½ Research Commission with Dr Lynda Dunlop which resulted in the co-creation of a manifesto for EfES with contributions from more than 200 youth, teachers and teacher educators from across the UK. Prior to joining the University of Stirling, Elizabeth was head of Department of Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment, Institute of Education, University College London and research director of UCL’s Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Education. Previously, Elizabeth led the inaugural PGCE secondary geography programme at King’s College London and taught geography in secondary schools in south-east England.
Elizabeth Rushton's contributions
So what? What next? Reflections on education from across the four nations and beyond
As two of the editors of the ½¿É«µ¼º½ Blog, we have curated this series of 10 posts to celebrate one decade of the ½¿É«µ¼º½ Blog. As we mark this milestone, we recognise the importance of spaces such as...
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Climate change and sustainability education in the English national curriculum: Signs of hope?
This month sees two events with significance for climate change and sustainability education. The first is COP30, the annual meeting of world leaders (whose countries signed the original United...
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Writing retreat for Education for Environmental Sustainability (EfES) SIG: ½¿É«µ¼º½ Blog focus
The writing retreat is aimed at providing a friendly space for writing and networking between the ½¿É«µ¼º½ SIG members. We would like to encourage members from all parts of the UK and beyond to...
The environmental ethics of Generative AI: Artificial intelligence or real ignorance?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly present in debates about education, including at policy level. Earlier this year, the UK Education Secretary (with responsibility for education in...
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Challenges for climate change and sustainability education in England: Reflections on teachers’ practices and priorities for policymakers
Climate Change and Sustainability Education (CCSE), including school-based education, is widely understood as a vital response to the triple environmental crises of climate change, biodiversity...
Continue reading blog post½¿É«µ¼º½ Bites, issue 12: Education and the environment
Today, in 2025, as an Earthly community, we face the ongoing triple planetary crises of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste. Across the UK, and in many other...
