University of Southampton
The Meliora Podcast – advancing sustainability education, research and dissemination across the world
Winner, Next Generation Learning and Skills
Finalist, International
About
The Meliora Podcast from the Sustainability & Resilience Institute at the University of Southampton is the next step in sustainability learning and skills for students, staff and alumni. Established for two years, the podcast is built entirely around a truly equal collaborative approach between undergraduate students and staff. Students select and conduct their own research into the full spectrum of sustainability issues that cover each and all of the environmental, economic, social and cultural dimensions that make this such a fascinating, rewarding problem to explore. The Meliora Podcast is truly liberating for our students and the sustainability education and research work of the HE community. Students have an equal platform to academics, transforming the reach of sustainability knowledge exchange inside and outside of universities, due to their fantastic work being freed from the physical restraints of the classroom to be shared across the world for anyone, for free.
Top 3 learnings
- Give your students the opportunities they deserve, and they will exceed all your expectations.
- Your students are the most authentic voice in the room when communicating sustainability issues and advocating lifestyle changes.
- Your students are more naturally adept at systems thinking than you think they are!
What is means to win
It would simply mean pride that the astonishing and inspirational work of our students at the University of Southampton is finally being recognised.
Sustainable Development Goals
| 2026 | |
| Next Generation Learning and Skills | |
| Winner, UK and Ireland Finalist, International |
