Living Labs - Next Chapter for Sustainability in Tertiary Education
28 January 2026
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This EAUC series of guidance, case studies and supporting documents makes the case for the tertiary education Living Lab as a highly effective tool for delivering practical benefits to an institution’s core education, research, practice, and engagement activities.
Supporting documents are as follows:
Living Labs - Next Chapter for Sustainability in Tertiary Education: This report describes how Living Labs can help align sustainability with these activities by facilitating education for sustainable development, practice-based sustainability research, sustainability practice, and external engagement. Arguing that making investments in a Living Lab for either one or more of these areas is not only worthwhile, but also important for tertiary education institutions.
Living Labs Brief What are they? And why are they crucial for post-16 education?
A Revolution for Post-16 Education - Part 1 A Case for the Living Lab
A Revolution for Post-16 Education - Part 2 How do Living Labs Work?
The EAUC hosts a Living Labs Community of Practice, which is open to all sta and students from EAUC member institutions. The community is a platform for exchanging knowledge and ideas about university and college Living Labs. To join the Community of Practice, simply email info@eauc.org.uk with a request to be added to the JiscMail
