20.500.12556/DKUM-98311 Enhancing sustainability competence a case study of physics and mathematics curricula at the University of Maribor Sustainability competence is increasingly recognized as a vital skill for addressing global environmental challenges. As societies transition to sustainable energy solutions, individuals must acquire the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions. According to the European sustainability framework GreenComp, competences supporting green transition are categorized into embodying sustainability values, embracing complexity, envisioning sustainable futures and acting for sustainability. This study examines the development of sustainability competence within the Physics and Mathematics programs at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics University of Maribor. The analysis focuses on compulsory and elective courses to evaluate how curricula have adapted to challenges and market needs. Additionally, the evolution of teaching methodologies and their impact on students' understanding of sustainability is assessed. Closedended questionnaires were distributed to measure graduates’ perceived sustainability competence. The findings indicate graduates are confident in critical thinking and problem-solving. However, fewer than a third felt adequately informed about energy policies and the circular economy. Furthermore, only half reported sufficient knowledge of energy-saving practices, energy sources, sustainability concepts, and energy efficiency. The results highlight that while the curricula successfully foster general skills in critical and exploratory thinking, greater emphasis is needed on specific topics, particularly energy policies and sustainability practices. sustainability higher education curriculum analysis graduate competences questionnaire trajnost visokošolsko izobraževanje analiza učnega načrta kompetence diplomantov vprašalnik true false true Athinaiko Institouto Ekpaideusis & Ereunas Angleški jezik Slovenski jezik Maribor (Slovenija); Znanstveno delo 2026-06-04 12:15:59 2026-06-04 12:15:59 2026-06-05 03:10:30 0000-00-00 00:00:00 2026 0 Athina 0 str. 471-487 št. 3 Letn. 13 2026 0000-00-00 Zaloznikova Objavljeno NiDoloceno 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 378(497.4Maribor):5 269743619 10.30958/aje.13-3-5 2241-7958 RAZ_Cajnko_Petra_2026.pdf RAZ_Cajnko_Petra_2026.pdf 1 8C135B3E628BA1A07D9E7B97D7EA1B27 ca5e379b8175c6c7a6de17eb62071f20346493bb4493687d2b10e4e740021ec9 afdeb7e5-5ffe-11f1-86e5-00155d580e34 https://dk.um.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=206734 https://doi.org/10.30958/aje.13-3-5 1 6252f38d-5ffe-11f1-86e5-00155d580e34 https://dk.um.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=206733 Fakulteta za naravoslovje in matematiko Fakulteta za gradbeništvo, prometno inženirstvo in arhitekturo 0 0 0