FVC students encouraged to get their lecturers involved in SDG Teach In

Students at Forth Valley College are being encouraged to get their lecturers involved in the upcoming SOS-UK SDG Teach In 2026, taking place during the whole of March. 

Run by ‘Students Organising for Sustainability UK (SOS-UK)’ since 2018, the SDG Teach In - SDG Teach In - SOS UK #SDGTeachIn is open to all educators, trainers, and workplace learning facilitators who work with all ages of learners in formal/informal education providers around the world.

They hope to do this by embedding the THE 17 GOALS | Sustainable Development into teaching across all disciplines. 

The organisers are asking the question of students: Do you want to your education to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to make a positive difference to society? Then help get your teachers involved with the 9th annual SDG Teach In 1st to 31st March 2026!

What is the SDG Teach In?

A decade of research has shown that the majority of students would like to see sustainable development built into their education. The ultimate goal of the Teach In is to ensure that learners of all ages are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values to be the change they want to see in the world.

What has been achieved so far?

Since 2018, the SDG Teach In has reached nearly 600,000 students across 50 countries, with over 1000+ educators who pledged to take part in 2025.

How can you help make a positive difference?

• Promote the SDG Teach In 2026 to your teachers, professors, tutors, and other members of staff in your place of learning! · It's super easy: Use ready-made emails, social media text, and graphics in the official SDG Teach In 2026 External Communications Pack.
• Bonus: Tell your teacher(s) not only what you want to learn about but also how: For example, what topics are missing from your learning? What teaching methods would you benefit from? How can you develop leadership and other green skills by co-creating your education with other classmates and staff?
• Register for the SDG Teach In 2026 introduction webinar (28 Jan 12:00 to 13:00 UK time) to hear about the campaign’s impact so far and how you can get involved. Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
• Subscribe to the SOS UK newsletter for future updates on the SDG Teach In 2026, ways for you to get involved, and other opportunities and events. Join the SOS-UK network

Suzanne Galloway, FVC’s Learning Teaching and Quality Manager, said: “The SDG Teach-In is open to all types of formal and informal training providers, educators, and workplace learning providers. Staff are encouraged to pledge their participation and bring sustainability-focused discussions into their training, workshops, and classrooms. 

“Last year, Jamie Campbell showcased case studies online to a global audience of how FVC engaged with the initiative, resulting in our first participation and an impressive 40 pledges from staff and students. You can see how we took part in this YouTube film here  https://youtu.be/ifLMA1MOjxY?si=_6O57MkcaEUhx5Fv&t=1215

“Having worked closely with curriculum and operations managers over the past month to map curriculum to the SDGs, it’s clear that sustainability is already embedded across learning and teaching. The SDG Teach-In provides an excellent opportunity to highlight this work, deepen our commitment, and inspire even more staff and students to integrate global goals into their practice.”

Larissa Purves, FVC’s Walking and Cycling Officer, said “I am excited to be involved in SDG Teach-In for 2026. I enjoyed taking part last year, delivering activities such as a littler pick with students, supporting to them to clean up the local environment. I also helped to encourage students to pledge their participation during March.”

Rory Hill, FVC’s Sustainability Project Manager, said: “The Teach In is a great chance to recognise the hard work of our staff and how sustainability is central to this work, regardless of subject or department. In previous years, staff have often been surprised by how much of their work already contributes to the SDGs.”

Brian Banks, FVC VLE End User Support Officer, said: “By embedding sustainability learning into MetaLearn - with every activity mapped to a UN Sustainable Development Goal - we’re helping learners build awareness of the SDGs while developing the skills to make informed, responsible decisions, both personally and professionally.”

By pledging to take part in the Teach In, staff can: 

• Advance Sustainability Education: Align their lessons with the SDGs and provide students with critical knowledge on global challenges. 
• Enhance Professional Development: Engage with innovative learning and teaching strategies that foster interdisciplinary learning. 
• Empower Students: Inspire learners to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to tackle real-world sustainability issues. 

How to Get Involved

Staff can contribute to the Global Teach In by: 

1. Pledging Participation: Commit to integrating SDG-focused content into their teaching during March 2025 by signing up on the SOS-UK website. 
2. Accessing Resources: Utilise comprehensive teaching materials, case studies, and best practices provided by SOS-UK. 
3. Sharing Experiences: Reflect on and share insights gained from the Teach In in the Sustainability Community of Practice to support the ongoing development of sustainability education. 

For more information and to pledge your participation, visit the SOS-UK Global Teach In website.