PRME CHAPTER UK & IRELAND NEWSLETTER 23rd October 2026
PRME UK & Ireland Newsletter 23rd October 2026
🚀LAUNCH: 2026-27 Annual Seed Funding Competition for Developing Innovative Pedagogic Approaches & Teaching Practices in PRME
The PRME UK & Ireland Chapter is delighted to announce the return of its annual Seed Innovative Pedagogic Approaches and Teaching Practices Funding Competition for 2026-27, offering members the opportunity to bring innovative pedagogic approaches and teaching practices in responsible management education to life.
Whether you have an idea for an engaging classroom initiative, a collaborative project, or a new resource to support sustainability and responsible management education, this funding can help turn that idea into reality.
Over the years, the competition has supported a variety of inspiring projects that have expanded the reach and impact of responsible management education across the UK and Ireland. Many of these outputs are now freely available through the PRME UK & Ireland website, providing valuable resources for educators and institutions seeking to embed responsible management principles into their teaching. Take a look at some of our previous funded projects and resources here: Innovative RME Teaching Resources.
Make sure to attend our upcoming webinar which will provide a competition overview and showcase previous winners.
📅When: Friday 13th November 2026, 11am - 12pm
📌Where: Online, register here
To access the full details of the competition, click here.
🌍2027 RME Week: Bridging a Changing World!
2027 RME Week will bring together stakeholders from around the world to advance responsible management education through dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration.
Under the theme Bridging a Changing World, this year's gathering will elevate Asian perspectives, strengthen connections across regions and sectors, and explore opportunities for collective action.
💚NEW EVENTS: Green Skills for Green Jobs: New Guidance for UK Higher Education
As the transition to a more sustainable economy accelerates, higher education institutions have a vital role to play in preparing graduates for the opportunities and challenges ahead. A new report, Green Skills for Green Jobs: Guidance for UK Higher Education, offers timely insights into how universities can embed sustainability more effectively within both the curriculum and the wider student experience.
Findings from this new report, which is an outcome of a QAA Collaborative Enhancement Project, are summarised here and will also be disseminated via two upcoming webinars!
Insights from Project Partners and a Panel Discussion
📅When: Friday 13th November, 12pm.
📌Where: Online, register below.
Hear directly from project partners and take part in a discussion on the opportunities and challenges facing higher education as it seeks to develop the green workforce of the future!
Authors Present and Take Questions on the Case Studies Featured in the Report
📅When: Monday 23rd November, 1pm.
📌Where: Online, register below
This session will provide a deeper dive into many of the fifteen case studies highlighted in the report, offering practical examples and lessons that institutions can adapt within their own contexts.
🌟What's new on the PRME UK & Ireland Blog and Knowledge Exchange Hub
Wear it Again: Taking Responsible Management Education Beyond the Classroom.
This guest blog by Dr Lisa Rees-O'Donnell explores how Wear It Again brought together students, academics, businesses, charities and community partners to examine sustainable fashion, circular enterprise and responsible business in practice.
Through creative reuse, cross-disciplinary collaboration and direct engagement with practitioners, the initiative demonstrates how PRME principles can inspire meaningful, applied learning!
Beyond the Lecture: Creative Pedagogy for Responsible Management Education in an AI-Capable World
Responsible management education requires teaching approaches that go beyond knowledge transfer, helping students develop judgement, navigate uncertainty and respond to complex societal and organisational challenges.
Drawing on their recent research, Dr Michael P. O'Brien, Dr Matthew Daniels and Dr Annmarie Ryan explore how creative pedagogies such as simulations, games, arts-based methods and problem-based learning can enhance learner engagement, assessment and agency in an AI-shaped educational landscape.
🍃EVENT REMINDER: Navigating Sustainability Careers and Creating Opportunity
📅When: Friday 6th November, 12pm - 1pm
📌Where: Online, register here
The PRME UK & Ireland Chapter Working Group on Careers and Sustainability is excited to invite colleagues, students and sustainability educators to an insightful webinar exploring how to build a successful career in the rapidly evolving sustainability sector.
Guest Speaker: Jack Brewin Environmental Recruitment Specialist, Hays Recruitment
Drawing on his extensive experience of the green jobs market, Jack will share practical advice on breaking into sustainability careers, developing the skills employers are seeking, and using AI effectively throughout the job application process.
Why Attend?
As demand for sustainability talent continues to grow across industries, understanding how to position yourself in a competitive market is more important than ever. This interactive session will provide actionable insights for anyone looking to enter, progress within, or support careers in sustainability.
What You'll Take Away:
✅ Navigate the sustainability job market with confidence
✅ Identify the skills that employers value most
✅ Use AI effectively and responsibly
Click here to register and join us for an engaging discussion packed with practical tips, industry insights and career-focused advice to help you unlock opportunities in the growing sustainability workforce.
More Updates and Events:
🌎Lots more events upcoming via PRME Global so don't forget to check those out here
The easiest way to make sure you stay updated on all of our upcoming events and activities is to connect to our PRME UK & Ireland Chapter LinkedIn.
Follow Us
Or contact us at PRME@BCU.ac.uk with any news items and events that you would like us to share.
