The Role of Students’ Unions in Cultivating Sustainability Awareness Among Third-Level Students in Ireland

Robert, Tre Ehimeh (2025) The Role of Students’ Unions in Cultivating Sustainability Awareness Among Third-Level Students in Ireland. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

This dissertation investigates how Students’ Unions (SUs) encourage third-level students in Ireland to care about sustainability. SUs, which are led and supported by students and exist within the culture of higher education institutions, have a strong influence on environmental and social issues on campus. The work involves looking at existing studies, studying a case of the National College of Ireland Students’ Union (NCISU), and collecting information using interviews and surveys. Research has identified important points, such as how students influence each other, the planning of sustainable activities, and the need for universities and Facilities Management to join forces. According to the research, despite having strong leadership skills, SUs’ progress is frequently stopped by short supplies, only symbolic acknowledgment, and uncertain backing. It is concluded that when institutions support and fund SUs and when the government backs them, SUs can drive important changes for a sustainable campus community.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Supervisors:	Name Email Redmond, David UNSPECIFIED
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences > Environment J Political Science > JN Political institutions (Europe) > Ireland
Divisions:	School of Business (- 2025) > Master of Science in Management
Depositing User:	Ciara O'Brien
Date Deposited:	12 Jan 2026 12:31
Last Modified:	12 Jan 2026 12:31
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/9088

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