title: University accounting and business curricula on sustainability: Perceptions of undergraduate students

authors: Sharma, Umesh Prasad

subjects: accounting

abstract: The challenge to embed sustainability in the formal curriculum has been troublesome for accounting academics. This study investigates sustainability in the accounting curriculum at a regional university in New Zealand. Sustainability practices are becoming an important issue given that many business activity problems have arisen over the years, unsustainable practices have resulted in societal and environmental damages. There has been an increasing recognition of the need for sustainability teaching in tertiary education.

Education plays an important role in equipping graduates with the relevant sustainability skills to make informed decisions towards a more sustainable world. There is a need to examine how students respond to the teaching of sustainability in their courses. This will allow education providers to find out how student perceive sustainability education, and make changes to improve the teaching of sustainability.  Literatures have claimed that students have positive attitudes towards sustainability; however, this does not mean that students are familiar with the concept of sustainability. There are business students who seem to perceive the study of sustainability to be less important when compared to other subjects. There still seems to be a shortage of research done on how students perceive sustainability.  This paper contributes to the discussion needed to understand what sustainability skills are required by managers and how tertiary education programs in accounting may need to incorporate sustainability. The role of accounting schools in leading and managing change towards sustainability must be further informed.

text: University accounting and business curricula on sustainability: Perceptions of undergraduate students The challenge to embed sustainability in the formal curriculum has been troublesome for accounting academics. This study investigates sustainability in the accounting curriculum at a regional university in New Zealand. Sustainability practices are becoming an important issue given that many business activity problems have arisen over the years, unsustainable practices have resulted in societal and environmental damages. There has been an increasing recognition of the need for sustainability teaching in tertiary education.

Education plays an important role in equipping graduates with the relevant sustainability skills to make informed decisions towards a more sustainable world. There is a need to examine how students respond to the teaching of sustainability in their courses. This will allow education providers to find out how student perceive sustainability education, and make changes to improve the teaching of sustainability.  Literatures have claimed that students have positive attitudes towards sustainability; however, this does not mean that students are familiar with the concept of sustainability. There are business students who seem to perceive the study of sustainability to be less important when compared to other subjects. There still seems to be a shortage of research done on how students perceive sustainability.  This paper contributes to the discussion needed to understand what sustainability skills are required by managers and how tertiary education programs in accounting may need to incorporate sustainability. The role of accounting schools in leading and managing change towards sustainability must be further informed.

year: 2012

title: Hybrid cultural identities and Cook Islands tertiary students in a cross-cultural contact zone: A case study approach

authors: Webb, Corrine Eihana

subjects: Cook Islands

abstract: This thesis focuses on how cultural identities of Cook Islands students are renegotiated in ‘the Conch’, a dedicated Pacific student space at the University of Waikato. Of particular interest is the significance of the Conch for identity formation and cultural maintenance for Cook Islands students. Additionally, processes that facilitate or hinder intercultural relations at the Conch is investigated. This research adopts an ecological approach to research in addition to Pacific methodologies to explore the complexity of hybridized identities, experiences of intercultural encounters, and how a sense of belonging is established in the Aotearoa Cook Islander student community. This case study showcases the complexities of identity construction, the nature of group membership, and the fluidity of culture. The key themes of cultural continuity, power dynamics, and perception of minoritisation are further discussed. Essentially, enacting cultural identity remains a fluid and dynamic process.

text: Hybrid cultural identities and Cook Islands tertiary students in a cross-cultural contact zone: A case study approach This thesis focuses on how cultural identities of Cook Islands students are renegotiated in ‘the Conch’, a dedicated Pacific student space at the University of Waikato. Of particular interest is the significance of the Conch for identity formation and cultural maintenance for Cook Islands students. Additionally, processes that facilitate or hinder intercultural relations at the Conch is investigated. This research adopts an ecological approach to research in addition to Pacific methodologies to explore the complexity of hybridized identities, experiences of intercultural encounters, and how a sense of belonging is established in the Aotearoa Cook Islander student community. This case study showcases the complexities of identity construction, the nature of group membership, and the fluidity of culture. The key themes of cultural continuity, power dynamics, and perception of minoritisation are further discussed. Essentially, enacting cultural identity remains a fluid and dynamic process.

year: 2022

title: Te Pūtahitanga: A Tiriti-led science-policy approach for Aotearoa New Zealand

authors: Kukutai, Tahu

abstract: This paper examines the interface between science and policymaking and calls for a policy approach that is enabled by, and responsive to, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Mātauranga Māori. For a science sector to have its greatest reach and impact for all citizens, it must demonstrate relevance, accessibility and inclusion. In Aotearoa, there has been concern about the exclusion of Māori and Pacific expertise from science advice and key decision-making roles. Te Tiriti offers a powerful framework for connecting systems and communities of knowledge in ways that are mutually beneficial and future focused.

text: Te Pūtahitanga: A Tiriti-led science-policy approach for Aotearoa New Zealand This paper examines the interface between science and policymaking and calls for a policy approach that is enabled by, and responsive to, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Mātauranga Māori. For a science sector to have its greatest reach and impact for all citizens, it must demonstrate relevance, accessibility and inclusion. In Aotearoa, there has been concern about the exclusion of Māori and Pacific expertise from science advice and key decision-making roles. Te Tiriti offers a powerful framework for connecting systems and communities of knowledge in ways that are mutually beneficial and future focused.

year: 2021-04-28