#SDGsinAcademia: Goal 9
As part of the ongoing campaign on the?Sustainable Development Goals?carried out by the United Nations, United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) is presenting a weekly series of articles on #SDGSinAcademia that highlights the importance of higher education in achieving the Goals. Featuring additional sources for use by faculty and students alike, this series is intended to inspire action on the SDGs and showcase activities and initiatives of UNAI member institutions.
26 June 2018 - This week we are featuring in our #SDGsinAcademia series?Goal 9:?Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
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Higher education and the principles of the UN Charter: A view from J. F. Oberlin University
The United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) celebrates the seventy-third anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Charter, which took place on 26 June 1945, by sharing this article submitted by UNAI member institution and Global Hub for the United Nations Charter, J. F. Oberlin University (Japan).?This article was submitted by?Yoshiro Tanaka, Professor of Comparative and International Higher Education as well as Provost and Executive Vice President of J. F. Oberlin University, Tokyo (Japan)
Millennium Fellowship update: Students making bold commitments
20 June 2018 -?The United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) initiative and Millennium Campus Network (MCN) have partnered to launch the??to convene, challenge and celebrate student leadership for United Nations goals. To date, student leaders on some 140 campuses from 40 nations have submitted applications. The deadline to apply for the Class of 2018 is 15 July 2018 at .
Here are three inspiring initiatives on campuses that have come to the fore in Millennium Fellowship applications so far:
#SDGsinAcademia: Goal 8
As part of the ongoing campaign on the?Sustainable Development Goals?carried out by the United Nations, United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) is presenting a weekly series of articles on #SDGSinAcademia that highlights the importance of higher education in achieving the Goals. Featuring additional sources for use by faculty and students alike, this series is intended to inspire action on the SDGs and showcase activities and initiatives of UNAI member institutions.
19 June 2018 - This week we are featuring in our #SDGsinAcademia series?Goal 8:?Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
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Conference at UN Headquarters stresses work of universities on sustainable development
In collaboration with De Montfort University (DMU),?the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) co-organized the #JoinTogether Conference?that recently took place at United Nations Headquarters in New York. This article features some of the highlights of the event in which hundreds of students were able to participate.
18 June 2018 -??On 7 June 2018, the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) initiative co-organized a conference with UNAI member institution De Montfort University (United Kingdom) that addressed ways to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.?The conference featured an emphasis on SDG 16:?Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
ASPIRE students conduct initiative to advance SDG 3 in their local community
The United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) has a branch known as ASPIRE:?Action by Students to Promote Innovation and Reform through Education. This student-driven initiative embodies UNAI's principles through student activities in communities around the world.?
18 June 2018 - A group of students of the (United States) recently conducted an initiative related to mental health and , including developing a mental health curriculum.
Peace is … Coexistence
14 June 2018 - The seventh event of the Peace is… series hosted by the Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations took place last Month in the lobby of the General Assembly Building at United Nations Headquarters in New York. The event, entitled Peace is… coexistence, was organized in support of the third (SDGs).
#SDGsinAcademia: Goal 7
As part of the ongoing campaign on the?Sustainable Development Goals?carried out by the United Nations, United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) is presenting a weekly series of articles on #SDGSinAcademia that highlights the importance of higher education in achieving the Goals. Featuring additional sources for use by faculty and students alike, this series is intended to inspire action on the SDGs and showcase activities and initiatives of UNAI member institutions.
12 June 2018 - This week we are featuring in our #SDGsinAcademia series?Goal 7:?Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
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Al Farabi Kazakh National University reinforces commitment towards global citizenship
11 June 2018 - United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) member institution?,?in partnership with the , has?.
#SDGsinAcademia: Goal 6
As part of the ongoing campaign on the?Sustainable Development Goals?carried out by the United Nations, United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) is presenting a weekly series of articles on #SDGSinAcademia that highlights the importance of higher education in achieving the Goals. Featuring additional sources for use by faculty and students alike, this series is intended to inspire action on the SDGs and showcase activities and initiatives of UNAI member institutions.
4 June 2018 - This week we are featuring in our #SDGsinAcademia series?Goal 6:?Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
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Connections between educational institutions and the SDGs discussed with civil society
The United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) recently had an opportunity to present to the?NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY (NGOCSD-NY) its work with academic institutions in promoting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.?The NGOCSD-NY monitors the implementation of commitments and agreements related to sustainable development.?Recently, the NGOCSD-NY launched the??to promote the integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into all levels of education.?
#SDGsinAcademia: Goal 5
As part of the ongoing campaign on the?Sustainable Development Goals?carried out by the United Nations, United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) is presenting a weekly series of articles on #SDGSinAcademia that highlights the importance of higher education in achieving the Goals. Featuring additional sources for use by faculty and students alike, this series is intended to inspire action on the SDGs and showcase activities and initiatives of UNAI member institutions.
29 May 2018 - This week we are featuring in our #SDGsinAcademia series?Goal 5:?Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
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Forecast of the World Economy featured in new UN report
29 May 2018 - The Economic Analysis and Policy Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) launched this month the?World Economic Situation and Prospects as of mid-2018.
According to the study, short-term prospects for the world economy have continued to improve, the world gross product is expected to expand by at least 3.2% and the world trade growth has been accelerated.?
However there are some areas are of concern such as rising geopolitical and trade tensions as well as increased uncertainty over monetary policies in developed economies. Plus, some countries and regions face various challenges.
The relationship between these numbers and the risks for developing countries and potential impacts on the Sustainable Development Goals, are also featured in the report, which states that stronger economic growth in itself is not sufficient.
The full report can be seen here:?
Role of universities in global citizenship addressed during seminar at UN Headquarters
With the collaboration of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) member institution?Al Farabi Kzakh National University (KazNU) co-organized the event entitled Educating younger generations on global citizenship through intercultural literacy?that recently took place at United Nations Headquarters in New York. This article features some highlights of the event.
#SDGsinAcademia: Goal 4
As part of the ongoing campaign on the?Sustainable Development Goals?carried out by the United Nations, United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) is presenting a weekly series of articles on #SDGSinAcademia that highlights the importance of higher education in achieving the Goals. Featuring additional sources for use by faculty and students alike, this series is intended to inspire action on the SDGs and showcase activities and initiatives of UNAI member institutions.
21 May 2018 - This week we are featuring in our #SDGsinAcademia series?Goal 4:?Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
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