Insights on climate change in a business university setting: a case of Environmental Management students DOI Creative Commons
Mahadih Kyambade,

George William Mugerwa,

Afulah Namatovu

et al.

Cogent Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: Dec. 23, 2024

This study investigates the perspectives of Makerere University Business School (MUBS) students enrolled in Environmental Management (EM) course on climate change. Using a focus group methodology, research explored attitudes and perceptions 22 third-year Bachelor Leadership Governance students. Guiding questions rooted change policy decision-making were employed to facilitate discussion. The findings reveal that all displayed strong awareness both local global issues. Their environmental engagement ranged from recycling reducing energy consumption advocating for school-wide energy-saving initiatives, such as installation thermal generators. Students also reported noticeable shifts patterns, with many expressing concern over rising temperatures future risks. Varied opinions emerged regarding anthropogenic causes change, some attributing it natural cycles, while others recognized human activity significant contributor. provides valuable managerial insights academic institutions, emphasizing need integrate education into curriculum promote student-led initiatives. Additionally, underscores importance addressing foster greater collective action among contributes limited body knowledge university settings, particularly Uganda.

Language: Английский

Exploring digital transformation in higher education setting: the shift to fully automated and paperless systems DOI Creative Commons

Willy Kayanja,

Mahadih Kyambade,

Tonny Kiggundu

et al.

Cogent Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: April 16, 2025

Language: Английский

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Insights on climate change in a business university setting: a case of Environmental Management students DOI Creative Commons
Mahadih Kyambade,

George William Mugerwa,

Afulah Namatovu

et al.

Cogent Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: Dec. 23, 2024

This study investigates the perspectives of Makerere University Business School (MUBS) students enrolled in Environmental Management (EM) course on climate change. Using a focus group methodology, research explored attitudes and perceptions 22 third-year Bachelor Leadership Governance students. Guiding questions rooted change policy decision-making were employed to facilitate discussion. The findings reveal that all displayed strong awareness both local global issues. Their environmental engagement ranged from recycling reducing energy consumption advocating for school-wide energy-saving initiatives, such as installation thermal generators. Students also reported noticeable shifts patterns, with many expressing concern over rising temperatures future risks. Varied opinions emerged regarding anthropogenic causes change, some attributing it natural cycles, while others recognized human activity significant contributor. provides valuable managerial insights academic institutions, emphasizing need integrate education into curriculum promote student-led initiatives. Additionally, underscores importance addressing foster greater collective action among contributes limited body knowledge university settings, particularly Uganda.

Language: Английский

Citations

3