Staff training
Under the National Climate Action Plan, all public sector staff must have appropriate climate action and sustainability training (technical or behavioural) incorporated into their learning and development strategies.
The DCU Strategy highlights Sustainability and Sustainable Development as a driver underpinning all functions across the university. DCU People are currently (May 2026) working on the development of a sustainability module for all staff and are planning its launch for Summer 2026.
In addition a new schedule of Sustainability event for 2026/27 will be published later in 2026 and will include a series of workshop and events for staff and students to engage in the many aspects of the climate and biodiversity predicament that we all face.
In the meanwhile there are some independent resource to improve your understanding
Try some short courses on Linked Learning - you have access thru' your DCU account. There are lots of course so do a search on what you want to know more about like - climate change, sustainability, carbon footprints.....
There are also course on Circular Economy, Renewable Heat, Energy use in Labs… available from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland under their SEAI Energy Academy.
There are also lots of podcasts available - just make sure you wear your critical thinking hat !
•Educate yourself – podcasts/online learning
•Do a carbon footprint - https://www.carbonfootprint.com/
Further relevant short courses will soon be available to staff on Loop.