FFST - Center for Transdisciplinary Promotion of Sustainable Development

Scientific Paper Published on Sustainable Dietary Habits of Future Educators

Ivana Restović — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:26:38 GMT

Members of the OdRaST Center conducted a study on the sustainable dietary habits and health of Teacher Education students, publishing an original scientific paper in the international scientific journal Sustainability, titled:

"Health and Sustainable Consumption Among Pre-Service Teachers: A Multidimensional Evaluation Using the SHED Index—A Case Study from Croatia"

The study addresses an important methodological challenge within Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) by analyzing the intersection of nutritional diet quality, personal health, and environmental sustainability. The focus of the paper is on evaluating the dietary habits and environmental literacy of pre-service teachers in the Republic of Croatia using the multidimensional SHED (Sustainable Healthy Diet) Index. This marks its first application in the Republic of Croatia, setting new standards for the evaluation of sustainable diets in the domestic academic sector.

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Scientific Publication: OdRaST Centre Members Conducted Research on AI in Education and Published Key Results

Ivana Restović — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:09:15 GMT

The prestigious international scientific journal Sustainability has published an original research paper titled:

„AI-Driven Resource Optimization in Science Education: Assessing Pre-Service Teachers’ Readiness for Sustainable Teaching Practices and Environmental Literacy”

This research is a direct result of scientific and research activities conducted within the Centre for Transdisciplinary Promotion of Sustainable Development (OdRaST) at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Split. The paper provides a significant contribution to Green-Science education by analyzing the application of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in optimizing material and energy resources within science education.

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OdRaST Centre at the Sustainability Festival: What is Your Ecological Footprint?

Ivana Restović — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:28:33 GMT

On Friday, May 22, 2026, the Split Pazar (the area in front of Tommy, next to the flower stalls) became a hub for sustainable development, volunteering, and active citizenship. As part of the "Croatia Volunteers" campaign and on the occasion of the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development, the Sustainability Festival was held, organized by a coalition of local NGOs from Split.

Among the numerous exhibitors, the Centre for Transdisciplinary Promotion of Sustainable Development (OdRaST), presented by our Assis. Prof. Ivana Jadrić, PhD, actively participated in this public and inclusive event.

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Public Lecture Delivered by Dr. Natalija Dunić as Part of the "Friendship in May, 2026" Event

Ivana Restović — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:07:07 GMT

As part of this year's Friendship in May 2026 event, a public lecture titled "Challenges of Climate Change" was held on Friday, May 22, in Hall P16, delivered by Dr. Natalija Dunić from the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries. The lecture was jointly organized by the Centre for Transdisciplinary Promotion of Sustainable Development (OdRaST) and the Centre for Research and Education in Human Rights.

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Plug in & Power Up: The Path to Energy Efficiency – Workshop for the Science Festival

Ivana Restović — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:00:41 GMT

As part of this year's Science Festival, symbolically held on Earth Day, an interactive workshop was conducted focusing on raising awareness about daily energy consumption. The aim of the workshop was to confront participants with the actual numbers behind our routine actions—from taking a shower and using a laptop to the electricity "consumed" by a Netflix binge-watch or generating an AI query. The workshop was designed to bridge the gap between subjective perception and objective energy consumption, encouraging participants to critically reflect on a sustainable lifestyle in both the digital and physical worlds.

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From Experiments to a Sustainable Future: Students from OŠ Kraljice Jelene Visit the OdRaST Centre

Ivana Restović — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:51:50 GMT

As part of the activities of the OdRaST Centre at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split, an educational workshop was held on March 23, 2026, for 5th and 7th-grade students from OŠ Kraljice Jelene.

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