Lisa McGovern, Curriculum Head

City of Glasgow College

With an unwavering commitment to a greener future, I have transformed my department into an eco-friendly oasis of innovation and conscious creativity.

Through innovative initiatives, I have seamlessly woven sustainability into the very fabric of the curriculum. By embracing live projects, students gain hands-on experience in crafting eco-conscious solutions that tackle real-world challenges head-on. Fuelling inspiration I organised an unforgettable Eco Awareness Week, a yearly extravaganza that ignites passion for the planet in every creative soul.

I skilfully orchestrated a national Eco Secondary Schools Jewellery Design Competition, which is reaching pupils across Scotland. Going beyond my call of duty, I nurtured a collaborative spirit, partnering with external organizations to broaden horizons and amplify the impact of sustainable education.

My unwavering dedication has inspired legions of students, empowering them to become eco-champions and responsible makers. I believe in the power of education to shape a better world, harnessing creativity as a catalyst for change.

What the Judges Thought

Judges really liked the way this project promoted engagement with the wider community, has really clear social benefits and is transferable. It is clear from the testimonials supporting this project that it is high quality. The work Lisa has done shows real evidence of impact with good quantification and a brilliant example of how you can integrate sustainability into the curriculum, making it relevant to a specific discipline. Lisa has empowered students as agents of change. Fantastic to see students responding so well to this initiative. Well done Lisa!

What it Means to Win

"I am delighted that City of Glasgow College has won such a coveted accolade and personally thrilled for Lisa that her tireless and sector-leading work in the crucially important area of sustainability has been recognised with this Green Gown Award.
 
Lisa has long championed sustainability at our College, and in reviewing her submission, judges particularly commended her role in integrating sustainability into the curriculum, making it relevant to a specific discipline and empowering students as agents of change.”

Dr. Paul Little CBE, Principal & CEO
 

Top 3 Learnings

1. Flexibility and adaptability are key: I discovered the significance of being flexible and adaptable in the face of challenges.
2. Sustainable change requires collaboration: Implementing sustainability initiatives successfully taught me the importance of collaboration and partnerships.
3. Inspiring others drives long-term impact: I discovered that inspiring and engaging others is crucial for sustainable change.