oikos International COVID19 Statement
The global pandemic of COVID19 has forced our community to give up on plans of organizing onsite events in weeks and months ahead and look into online projects as an alternative. The last few years the oikos International Board and Management Team have amassed experience working and coordinating organizational activities online. They are now eager to work alongside organizing teams and local chapters in shifting the projects to an online format by providing support and resources. We are confident that despite the unfortunate situation the world is in at the moment, the oikos Community will be able to provide to navigate through it, providing the opportunity to learn and make an impact to all those who wish to do so. | READ MORE |
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Spring Meeting 2020 online - Save the Date!
In the circumstances of a global pandemic, the oikos Baku organizing team has decided along with the Board and Management of to oikos International that Spring Meeting will take place online from April. The topic of Inclusivity remains the main focus of the conference and by making it online it will be open to more participants. The application for the new format opens on March 23. | READ MORE |
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oikos Curriculum Academy 2020 goes fully online!
Curriculum Academy 2020 onsite event is cancelled and the three-day workshop will be organized online as a consequence of the COVID19 pandemic. The program will undergo minor changes and adjustments leading up to the event, but the agenda remains participant driven as intended. The registration deadline has been extended, so you still have the chance to apply and take part in shaping the curriculum of tomorrow! | READ MORE
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International Green Gown Awards 2020
The 2020 International Green Gown Awards are now open! The Awards recognise the exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges. To date they have established themselves as the most prestigious recognition of best practice within the further and higher education sector. The Awards present a great opportunity for the recognition of oikos members and Academia in sustainbility! | READ MORE |
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oikos Presidency 2020-2022: Being an oikos president
As we near the election of the next oikos International President in April, we go a few years back with Levan Pangani talking about his term and and giving us an insight into the presidency. For oikees who would like to take a leap and become the President, the application for candidates is open until the end of March. | READ MORE |
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Keep an eye on upcoming events and activities
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Chapter Days kick-starting in April
A new opportunity for local oikos chapter to get invlolved in the international oikos Community, exchange, learn and collaborate with other chapters.| READ MORE
Submit your case for the oikos Case Writing Competition
oikos Case Writing Competition encourages the writing of high-quality cases on sustainability topics that can stimulate innovative teaching and learning experiences. | READ MORE
oikos Winter School 2020 is cancelled until further notice
oikos Winter School 2020 has been cancelled. oikos Witten team is considering a possibility of organizing it at a later date.| READ MORE
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Financial Times: MBA students and employers deman ‘ profitable solutions for people and planet’
oikos International President Clementine Robert featured in Financial Times article about the current state of Business Schools and the neccessity of change in order to bring sustainability into Economics and Management education. The article also covers the launch of Positive Impact Rating last month in Davos, Switzerland and shows various perspectives on the issue. | READ MORE
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Remaining active in self-isolation
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Check out some of the best free online courses on sustainability!
As most of world population goes into self-isolation it's hard to shake the feeling everything around is coming to a stop. If you feel the need to stimulate your brain and remain active indoors, you might want to check out some of the many interesting free courses from various platforms bundled into an oikos MOOC collection. In this recent addition to the website accessible to all we have selected dozens of interesting courses related to sustainability, leadership, economics, technology, education and others. We will be regularly updating the MOOC library in the upcoming weeks and months.| READ MORE
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"Do not wait for someone else to come and speak for you. It's you who can change the world."
Malala Yousafzai
Female Education Activist
1997-
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Join the Global Virtual Conference organizing team
Do you want to develop and apply your knowledge on leadership, while empowering other changemakers worldwide? The Global Virtual Conference aims to empower people, to be inclusive and to gather different perspectives for a sustainable future: your exceptional background and vision will be an essential contribution to achieve those goals. Join us and collaborate in a multicultural team, building together new mindsets and skills for climate action. As a changemaker, you already have the skills required to join the team: you are motivated, committed and you learn by doing! | READ MORE |
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Do you want to join our team and contribute the oikos vision and mission? Take a look at all our openings. | READ MORE
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