Teaching Tools Ask "Are We on Track to Reach the SDGs by 2030?"
âSDGs by 2030 â are we on track?â is a digital resource showing how academics at the University of Sydney are working to achieve specific SDG targets. The endeavour includes 29 short narratives, infographics and student assignments that can be used as teaching prompts for academics looking to incorporate the SDGs into their course guides.
From Classrooms to Communities: INSEADâs Story of Impact Entrepreneurship
In recent years, societal risks such as inequality, along with environmental threats together with armed conflicts, have ranked among the world's top concerns, as the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer highlights an unprecedented level of distrust in government, NGOs, media, and, of course, business. In response, impact entrepreneurship has emerged as a powerful force for addressing some of the world's most urgent challenges.
Manchester Metropolitan University launches new Institute for Childrenâs Futures
To mark World Childrenâs Day, Manchester Metropolitan University welcomed over 100 delegates to celebrate the launch of its new Institute for Childrenâs Futures (ICF). The ICF brings together the Universityâs existing academic expertise and will work with children and young people, policymakers, and practitioners through research, policy innovation and action to tackle the diverse challenges faced by children and young people.
UAVEIRO REAP: Recycling and Reimbursement of PET Packaging Pilot System
In 2020, the applied for the Environment, Climate Change and Low Carbon Economy Program, with the aim of improving its waste management by including a reimbursement system for the deposit of polyethene terephthalic (PET) bottles and non-reusable cans. The basic principle of the REAP project is the possibility that UAveiroâs students and workers could be reimbursed for each bottle they return.
UiB Plastic Cleanup Campaign 2024: "Plastic Island"
Students and staff from the University of Bergen, together with long-standing partners, cleaned âPlastic Islandâ Lisle LyngĂžy during this yearâs plastic cleanup campaign. The cleanup campaign, held on September 12, was organized by UiBâs Plastics Network and the Sustainability Pilots in collaboration with Bergen og Omland FriluftsrĂ„d (BOF) and Naturvernforbundet Hordaland.
Oxfordâs SDG Lab Empowers Students for Sustainable Impact
The Oxford SDG Impact Lab was founded in 2021 to empower University of Oxford students to lead transformative research projects aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Lab partners with both global industry leaders and local community organisations, providing students with unique opportunities to address pressing challenges in areas like sustainable tourism, climate action, health, and social inclusion.
Yenepoya University Centre for Ethics Celebrates International Day of Peace
UNAI member institution, the Yenepoya University Centre for Ethics, celebrated the International Day of Peace (21 September) with a programme of events aiming to foster and shape the understanding of peace within the community and beyond. An interactive event featuring impactful speakers, the programme fostered discussion and reflection amongst participants.
Sending a Message to COP 29: DMU Organizes Second Big River Clean-up
Joining with its local authority, Leicester City Council, and waterways charity the Canal and River Trust, UNAI member and SDG Hub 16 is organizing its second annual river clean-up on Wednesday, 13 November, as world leaders gather to discuss climate action at COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. DMU encourages universities around the world to get involved in the project and take action on the same day.
INSEAD's Renewed MBA Curriculum for Social and Environmental Impact
In recent years, UNAI member institution has progressively incorporated sustainability topics into its MBA core courses, and this process is now complete. By embedding sustainability into all 14 core courses and introducing a mandatory 3-day real-life business simulation capstone, the offers a high-impact environment to facilitate discussions and cultivate responsible leaders, the refreshed curriculum first rolled out in January 2024.
Advancing Sustainable Solutions: The Habitable Air Project at the UN HLPF
Prioritising local knowledge and community engagement in its innovative solutions, the Habitable Air Project, led by Dr Kerry Ryan Chance at UNAI SDG hub the University of Bergen (UiB) in Norway, has emerged as a leading voice in addressing the interconnected challenges of air pollution and climate change. Their recent participation at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) showcased their groundbreaking work and its crucial role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Texila American University Boosts Community Health with Blood Drives
Texila American University (TAU) has emerged as a leading force in promoting community welfare in Guyana through its proactive blood donation drives. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, TAU has been dedicated to addressing the pressing need for blood in the region, often heightened by medical emergencies and ongoing health conditions. One of the universityâs most recent and impactful drives took place on June 21, 2024, in collaboration with the National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS).
Koya University Launches the Green University Initiative
On 16 May 2024, Koya University launched the Green University initiative, falling under the 7th pillar of its Strategic Plan for five years (2023-2027). Alongside many higher education institutions around the globe adopting technologies, practices, and tools aimed at protecting the environment, Koya University aims to reengineer education in a manner that is consistent with the growing green scientific and economic development that the world is experiencing today.
Aveiro is Ours
The Aveiro Ă© Nosso project was restructured and given new life in 2014 by the Students Union of the University of Aveiro, with the goal of bringing the academic community closer to the Region of Aveiro and its residents. Evolving in action and goals for the next ten years, today the University of Aveiro continues to create and engage in volunteering projects and sustainability initiatives which will help to unite Aveiro communities and contribute to a greater good.
Millennium Fellowship Class of 2024: 4,000+ undergraduates bring the SDGs into focus
The Millennium Campus Network (MCN) and the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) are proud to present the Class of 2024, an ambitious program to help make the Sustainable Development Goals and UNAI principles a reality. Millennium Fellows were selected from a record-breaking 52,581 applicants to join the Class of 2024, hailing from 6,000+ universities worldwide. The Class of 2024 consists of 4,000+ driven undergraduates at in 48 nations.
Catalysing Challenge-led Research to Support the SDGs: A Practical Framework from Monash UniversityâŻ
A challenge facing many universities and researchers is how to catalyse large-scale, multi-partner challenge-led, interdisciplinary research to address the SDGs. âŻâŻâŻIn response to this challenge, has released a practical framework based on 15 years of experience which provides new guidance and strategies, drawing from an 18 month study of challenge-led, large scale research. The Framework seeks to strengthen systems, cultures and capabilities at a range of levels.