UoG joins forces with QUIN Institute to launch new programme to drive green transition

University of Gloucestershire has partnered with the QUIN Institute for Sustainable Executive Education to equip forward-thinking business leaders with critical skills and strategies to lead the green transition.

The University – rated First Class in the 2024/25 People and Planet University League – has launched a transformative action-driven programme with the QUIN Institute that has been designed by industry experts for immediate real-world application.

The Sustainable Leaders Accelerator online programme will empower business leaders to assess climate-related challenges and build organisational resilience, drive innovation around sustainable supply chains, and apply sustainability principals to improve efficiency.

The QUIN Institute, the world’s first interdisciplinary global initiative, works with top universities to offer certified courses dedicated to climate change and sustainable leadership. It is a member of Climate LinkUP UK, a collaborative initiative based in Wales with more than 100 global partnership organisations.

Launching in June, the Sustainable Leaders Accelerator programme will be coordinated by the University’s Professor Adam Hart (pictured above), a renowned ecology and conservation expert who is a member of Climate LinkUP UK’s Scientific and Technical Expert Panel.

He has recently returned from a research trip to Zimbabwe where he is a part of a multi-national team taking critical action to develop a management plan for one of the jewels of the crown in southern African wildlife conservation, the Matobo Hills National Park.

Professor Hart, from the University’s School of Education and Science, said: “We’re extremely proud to be working with the QUIN Institute for Sustainable Executive Education to deliver the new Sustainable Leaders Accelerator programme.

“Our University community cares deeply about sustainability and environmental issues, which is reflected in the latest People and Planet League and our long-standing commitment and track record in performance and innovation in this area.

“The Sustainable Leaders Accelerator programme comprises three high-impact modules delivered online over three weeks, featuring expert-led masterclasses, case studies and interactive discussions.

“We look forward to welcoming anyone to the programme who is interested in delivering a better, more sustainable future for their businesses and organisations, and wider society.”

Dr Jo Maloney, founder and director of the QUIN Institute, said: “Bridging the green skills gap is one of the most pressing challenges of our time.

“The Sustainable Leaders Accelerator programme, delivered by University of Gloucestershire in proud partnership with the QUIN Institute, is designed to equip leaders with the knowledge, courage and strategic insight to drive sustainability and lead the green transition, fostering transformative change in organisations and industries where it matters most.”