What we can all learn from a grassroots teaching movement that centres sustainability, environment, place and hope 

Workshop Overview 

This session explores the philosophy and practice behind the Morecambe Bay Curriculum—a locally rooted, globally relevant movement that centres sustainability, community, and learner agency. Discover how grassroots innovation can transform curriculum design in higher education. 

In this workshop, you will begin to consider how to:  

• Understand key principles of the Morecambe Bay Curriculum: place-based learning, ecological awareness, and hope 

• Recognise grassroots initiatives to drive curriculum innovation 

• Embed sustainability and place into subject teaching 

• Build partnerships across sectors for real-world impact 

• Reflect on values-driven education that focuses on ‘Head, Heart and Hands’ and its implications for HE 

Who is it for: 

• University educators and curriculum leads seeking deeper relevance and creativity in their teaching 

• Academic developers, sustainability advocates, and civic engagement staff 

• Anyone curious about co-creating learning that connects to sustainability and place 

Why attend: 

• Be inspired by a bold, community-grown approach to teaching and learning 

• Discover how curriculum can foster environmental stewardship, care for our local area and social purpose 

• Take away practical ideas for place-based, values-led curriculum design in any discipline