{"id":25959,"date":"2024-11-07T08:51:31","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T00:51:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/?post_type=futures-platform&#038;p=25959"},"modified":"2025-09-26T10:55:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T02:55:51","slug":"changemakers-for-sustainability-2024","status":"publish","type":"futures-platform","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/futures-platform\/changemakers-for-sustainability-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Changemakers for Sustainability Challenge 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-df-font-size\">Curtin University recently concluded the <em>Changemakers for Sustainability Challenge<\/em>, a dynamic three-day event held from 1st to 3rd October 2024 at the Bentley Campus, aimed at equipping Year 10-12 students with the skills and knowledge to tackle real-world sustainability challenges. Students from across Perth came together to learn, collaborate, and take their first steps towards creating a sustainable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-df-font-size\">The event featured a range of activities designed to inspire and empower participants. Students engaged in interactive masterclasses led by Curtin academics, where they gained a deeper understanding of sustainability issues and explored innovative solutions. The mentorship from industry leaders provided a valuable perspective on the sustainability practices shaping today\u2019s world, giving students insight into potential career paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-df-font-size\">In addition to academic and industry-led sessions, students had the chance to immerse themselves in university life, experiencing Curtin\u2019s vibrant campus and connecting with like-minded peers. This exposure to campus life sparked new ambitions and ideas, encouraging students to envision futures where they could drive positive environmental change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-df-font-size\">By the event\u2019s close, students had not only gained practical skills and knowledge but had also formed meaningful connections with peers and mentors. The <em>Changemakers for Sustainability Challenge<\/em> proved to be an inspiring journey for all involved, setting the stage for the next generation of environmental leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Changemakers for Sustainability Challenge 2024\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3WUJRYpQZoA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-df-font-size\">Curtin University staff who made this year\u2019s Changemakers for Sustainability program possible include our Dean of Sustainable Futures Josh Byrne, Aimee Smith, Tim Keely and Nicole Slatter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-df-font-size\">Other leading sustainability offerings at Curtin University include the new&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-undergraduate-certificate-in-planet-positive--uh-planet\/\">Planet Positive Undergraduate Certificate<\/a>&nbsp;and Specialisation.&nbsp;&nbsp; If you would like to know more about upcoming Sustainable Futures challenge-based learning opportunities, please contact us at:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:humanities-engagement@curtin.edu.au\">humanities-futures@curtin.edu.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Curtin University recently brought together young minds from across Perth for the Changemakers for Sustainability Challenge, a three-day event designed to inspire Year 10-12 students to take action on critical environmental issues. 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