Part 3 · Capacity Building
Training & Capacity Building
Beyond formal degree programmes, the University of Jordan delivers targeted training initiatives that build sustainability literacy and practical skills across the entire institution — from frontline staff to academic leadership.
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Mandatory Annual Sustainability Training — All Staff
The Campus Sustainability Coordinator delivers mandatory annual training on the environmental and social dimensions of sustainability to all university staff members — ensuring that sustainability awareness reaches every corner of the institution, regardless of role or department.
Delivered by: Office of Sustainability · Audience: All staff
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SDG Integration in Teaching — Faculty Development
UJ's 2025 Sustainability Strategy commits to integrating SDG-related learning outcomes into academic programmes across all faculties. Faculty development workshops equip academic staff with the tools to embed sustainability literacy into their teaching, assessment, and curriculum design.
Target: 100% of programmes by 2030 · Framework: Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
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Ethics & Values Training
Training grounded in the university's ethical values — including diversity, honesty, respect, and fairness — is provided to academic staff, administrative staff, and students across all faculties. This ensures ethical standards are not merely stated but actively practised throughout the institution.
Overseen by: EDI Officer · Linked to: Codes of Conduct
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Disability Awareness & Inclusive Practice
Awareness seminars and workshops are conducted throughout the academic year to raise understanding of the rights of persons with disabilities among students and staff — supporting UJ's commitment to accessible, inclusive education for all.
Delivered by: Division for Affairs of Persons with Disabilities
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EU-Funded Curriculum Development Training
Through participation in Erasmus+ and Tempus projects, UJ faculty and curriculum developers have received training in modernising renewable energy and sustainability education — including online laboratory development, interdisciplinary programme design, and climate policy pedagogy.
Projects include: MUREE, CLIMASP, HEBA, MANSUR, DESIRE, INNOMED
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Community & Partner Training
The Office of Sustainability invites external partners, community members, and industry stakeholders to collaborate on evidence-based training that contributes to the SDGs and national priorities — positioning UJ as a hub for sustainability knowledge beyond the campus boundary.
Open to: External partners, community organisations, public sector
