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The Concept of Sustainability in the Romanian Top Universities’ Strategic Plans

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  • Simona Șimon

    (Department of Communication and Foreign Languages, Politehnica University of Timișoara, 300006 Timișoara, Romania)

  • Claudia E. Stoian

    (Department of Communication and Foreign Languages, Politehnica University of Timișoara, 300006 Timișoara, Romania)

  • Vasile Gherheș

    (Department of Communication and Foreign Languages, Politehnica University of Timișoara, 300006 Timișoara, Romania)

Abstract

The concept of sustainability has been given more and more attention lately as the effects of climate change drastically impact society and threaten the wellbeing of future generations. In this context, universities are expected to build bridges between the academic and research communities on the one hand and society on the other, and to further the values associated with this concept in order to care for the generations to come. Thus, the present study describes the causes that have led to the emergence of this concept, defines it, and highlights some of the actions taken by universities and researchers. The question raised regards the position of the top Romanian universities towards the concept of sustainability. The way it is used explicitly in their strategic plans is viewed as proof as to whether the universities give it prominence or not, and as such, act accordingly. In order to achieve the primary objective of the research, a quantitative and a qualitative analysis were carried out. The main conclusion drawn is that the top Romanian universities are still at the beginning in terms of raising awareness about the concept and in terms of implementing sustainable measures in the domains that help them build sustainable universities.

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  • Simona Șimon & Claudia E. Stoian & Vasile Gherheș, 2020. "The Concept of Sustainability in the Romanian Top Universities’ Strategic Plans," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(7), pages 1-22, April.
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