Gaining a New Perspective on Sustainability on the Diverse Island of Lanzarote
At IE University, we prioritize hands-on, practical learning. We believe that the best way to add to the academic experience is by putting our students in real-life situations where they can directly apply their learning. With that in mind, we’re always looking for new ways to boost students’ experience, with new and inspiring opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.
Exploring Sustainability, Resilience and Renewable Energy at IE University
While many problems in developing countries can be attributed to political or infrastructural factors, the negative impact of environmental degradation cannot be ignored. Students like Nathan Mario Perera Mahagamage, from Sri Lanka, understand the importance of sustainability in meaningful, lasting development. Ambitious, environmentally conscious change-makers like him enroll in programs like our Bachelor in Environmental Sciences for Sustainability to acquire the knowledge and skills to find practical solutions to critical, real-world challenges.
Irene Sánchez-Andrea, Professor in the Bachelor in Environmental Sciences for Sustainability, Shares Her Insights Into the Program
Born and raised in Madrid, Spain, Irene Sánchez-Andrea never expected to return to her roots. After spending time living and working in Germany, the Netherlands and the United States, Irene was ready for the next step in her career. This brought her back to IE University, a school as diverse as her background, to teach something she’s passionate about: sustainability.
Juan Carlos Silva, Academic Director for the Bachelor in Environmental Sciences for Sustainability, Shares His Insights Into the Program
Juan Carlos Silva is the academic director for the Bachelor in Environmental Sciences for Sustainability. Originally from Colombia, the second most biodiverse country in the world, Juan Carlos sought out a path that would allow him to join forces with like-minded thinkers to protect Earth’s biodiversity. He shares his academic journey and his insights on some key environmental issues.
Combining Her Two Great Passions in the Bachelor in Environmental Sciences for Sustainability: Science and Teaching
Originally from Barcelona, Spain, Carme Huguet has spent time studying, researching and working around the world. She is a self-described research scientist with a teaching vocation. That vocation currently sees her at IE University in the Bachelor in Environmental Sciences for Sustainability, a program she wishes she herself could have studied when she was a student. Find out why.
Field Trips: Enhancing the Bachelor in Environmental Sciences for Sustainability Experience
As part of this commitment, learners in the Bachelor in Environmental Sciences for Sustainability are given various opportunities to take their studies outdoors. They regularly participate in field trips to unique and diverse locations, including the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park and the Río Tinto. Why Río Tinto? The Río Tinto is an extraordinary, 100-kilometer-long […]
New Environmental Solutions Lab Network at IE University Puts the Planet at the Core of Our Research
Ever since IE University was founded, practical and experiential learning has been just as important to our teaching methodology as academic rigor and deep theoretical thinking. Our graduates leave ready to make their impact in the workplace with demonstrable experience behind them in seeking real solutions to the very real challenges facing humanity.
Finding sustainable solutions to a global crisis
I’m from Madrid. I studied a bachelor’s degree in biology at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, pursued a master’s degree in renewable energies at the Universidad CEU San Pablo and then went on to study a PhD in the ecology department of the Universidad de Alcalá. My goal is to continue doing research in plant […]
Blending environmental sciences, business and innovation for a sustainable future
After completing my bachelor’s degree in 2001, I wasn’t sure which direction to take in my professional career. However, I soon started working as a consultant in the finance industry while teaching part-time in various academic institutions and volunteer organizations around Spain. I moved to Peru in 2009 to take up a role as compliance […]
Is environmental sciences for sustainability a good degree?
You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. Jane Goodall Anthropologist Jane Goodall’s quote is a powerful reminder that people are not separate from the environment. Our symbiotic relationship with nature is constant, marked by the consumption of natural resources, actively or passively, to meet basic needs […]
Securing a green future through the Bachelor in Environmental Sciences for Sustainability
Sustainability has long been one of the core pillars of IE University. With the current state of the global landscape, it’s becoming an increasingly fundamental challenge for modern society. And as the world comes together to tackle environmental issues such as the climate change crisis, there is a need to find more sustainable solutions for […]
What does a sustainability graduate do?
A pathway to success IE University’s Bachelor in Environmental Sciences for Sustainability is designed by our expert faculty to offer the skills required to find tangible, creative solutions to major environmental issues. Through project-based learning and hands-on experiences, graduates will gain the skills necessary to utilize today’s most relevant tools and technology to approach challenges. […]