After deciding to compare several Scottish universities, the next big challenge I faced was: how do I build an effective framework for comparison? It turned out to be much more complicated than I first thought. First of all, each university’s sustainability work covers a wide range of areas—from energy management and building design to waste […]
After deciding to focus on how Scottish universities communicate their Net Zero strategies, I started thinking more seriously about the exact scope of my research. At first, this seemed like a simple decision, but it actually involved several layers of consideration—and it would directly affect both the depth and breadth of the study. One of […]
After realizing there might be a problem with how the University of Edinburgh shares its sustainability information, I started thinking seriously about how I could combine my background in journalism with my interest in sustainability. This reflection helped me see my previous studies in a new light—I realized that my journalism background could actually be […]
After deciding to adjust my research direction, I didn’t completely give up on looking into the University of Edinburgh’s Net Zero efforts. Since I’m studying Future Infrastructure, Climate Change, and Sustainability, this topic is still at the heart of my academic interests. Plus, doing research based on the university I’m currently in just seems more […]
After facing all those challenges with my initial idea, I started thinking seriously about how I should adjust my research focus. A sustainable campus includes so many areas — energy use, space planning, greenery, transportation, waste management, and more — and it’s just not realistic to cover everything in one dissertation. When I first started, […]
After the classes and thinking I did last semester, I roughly decided on the direction of my dissertation — focusing on my university’s Net Zero actions and related initiatives. At that time, I was mainly interested in the “how” part of it, like what kinds of building upgrades were done and what sustainable measures had […]
One day, while contemplating the issue of food justice in the EFI building, I decided to grab lunch at the café inside. However, I quickly realized that the food there seemed inconsistent with my identity as a “broke student”—both in price and taste. As I chewed on a dry sandwich, it suddenly dawned on me […]
‘And time for reflection with colleagues is for me a lifesaver; it is not just a nice thing to do if you have the time. It is the only way you can survive.’ (Margaret J. Wheatley, 2012) Throughout my academic journey, I have participated in numerous group projects, each varying in scale and scope. These […]
The concept of global warming is not a recent development; humanity’s awareness of climate issues dates back further than we might imagine. Today, climate change has shifted from being a distant crisis to a tangible reality. In 2015, the United Nations Climate Conference was held in Paris, where 195 member states adopted the Paris Agreement. […]
In the days before the course officially began, I often pondered the connection between my background in journalism and the field of future infrastructure and climate change. Although they seem to belong to entirely different domains, they are deeply interconnected in many ways. ‘With the instantaneous communications available millions of people can be mobilized in […]
