Work-Life Balance at UAveiro!
The impact of Work-Life Balance is measured by the level of satisfaction and personal and professional well-being of workers. At , we want workers to feel supported and valued, and we want the levels of commitment to the institution to increase. By creating an organisational culture that values and promotes the balance between work, family, and personal life, UAveiro is building a work environment that is more inclusive, healthier, and more balanced for all members of its community.
Students from De Montfort University mark World Refugee Day
Students from marked World Refugee Day (20 June) by volunteering at a home supporting people who have experienced forced migration. The group were part of a delegation learning the principles of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16 during an intense week of activities in Berlin, Germany. DMU is the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Hub for Sustainable Development Goal 16, 91麻豆天美, Justice and Strong Institutions, and runs an annual trip to Berlin to teach the importance of working to the targets and indicators of the goal.
Manchester Metropolitan University launches new Sustainability Hub
Sustainability is at the core of the work of and part of their strategy is to offer a wide range of opportunities for staff and students to get involved with and make meaningful change. Their new Sustainability Hub was recently launched to facilitate collaboration, enhance practice, drive inter-disciplinary research and innovation. Further information is available about all of Manchester Met's .
Feevale University Opens Arms to Families Displaced by Rio Grande do Sul Floods
Heavy rains and floods wreaked havoc across Rio Grande do Sul, impacting 450 cities and leaving over 500,000 homeless, with 124 people tragically missing and 148 confirmed deaths. In response to this devastating situation, UNAI member has become a haven for displaced families and their animals, actively working to rebuild the community.
How UNAI SDG Hub 7 is setting a tree planting initiative against climate change
Since 2020, the has led a tree planting initiative to celebrate the anniversary of the United Nations. In its first phase includes the planting of 4,984 trees that correspond to more than 105 tons of sequestrated CO2 per year, showcasing that trees are the silent allies for facing climate change. KEPA continues to serve as UNAI SDG Hub 7, to participate in the efforts to ensure access to clean and affordable energy for all.
University in Ireland Partners with IOM: Research on Migration, Environment and Climate Change
Climate change is reshaping migration patterns worldwide, with disasters now being the leading cause of internal displacements. In 2022, 32.6 million new internal human displacements were caused by disasters, according to the聽. The聽, particularly its target 10.7, calls on countries to facilitate orderly, safe, regular, and responsible migration and mobility of people. The IOM Country Profile contributes to making this a reality.
University in Pakistan Develops an Eco-Entrepreneurship Program
The heavy monsoon rains in the Sind province in Pakistan in 2022 became a deadly torrent, unleashing the worst floods in history. With 4.9 million hectares of crops destroyed, 1 million animals lost, 1.5 million houses damaged, 1,500 lives claimed, and 33 million people affected, this climate catastrophe exposed the vulnerability of developing countries like Pakistan to the wrath of a changing planet. While Pakistan contributes a fraction to global greenhouse gas emissions, it is the fifth most climate-vulnerable country in the world, bearing the brunt of a crisis it did not create.
Training Teachers on STEM Education: The Initiative of a Chilean University
A team of the , a member institution of the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) in Chile, under the current direction of professors Carolina Bonacic and H茅ctor Mu帽oz, is implementing a capacity-building initiative for teachers nationwide in several lines of knowledge, providing them with new technological tools and strengthening the participation of women in STEM areas (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) from school teaching.
Ensuring Safe Drinking Water: University in Nigeria Engages with the Community
Globally, water is considered both a crucial resource and a major challenge. Its quality and availability constitute significant determinants of sustainable health, economic growth and social development. According to the published in 2023 鈥渨ater use has been increasing globally by roughly 1% per year over the last 40 years and is expected to grow at a similar rate鈥 due to 鈥減opulation growth, socio-economic development and changing consumption patterns.鈥 The same report warns though, that 鈥渨ater scarcity is becoming endemic as a result of the local impact of physical water stress, coupled with the acceleration and spreading of freshwater pollution.鈥
Creating a Shared Consciousness on the SDGs: A Portuguese University's Initiative
In light of the ongoing global challenges, the role of higher education institutions is vital. Universities, said the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed, in her message to the Association of Pacific Rim Universities Annual Presidents鈥 Meeting in June 2023, can make the Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs a reality using their 鈥渒nowledge, resources, and influence.鈥 鈥淭his includes integrating the SDGs into university curricula and offering interdisciplinary courses,鈥 she added.
Argentinian University Opens Access to Information on Air Quality
鈥淏y 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management,鈥 reads聽. According to a World Health Organization (WHO) , 鈥渁ir pollution is the world鈥檚 largest environmental health threat 鈥 99% of people breathe air that exceeds WHO air quality limits.鈥 In light of this, many higher education institutions worldwide are stepping forward.
Eyes on the Future: Social Transformation Through Energy Education in Brazil
The coexistence of multiple challenges and crises is directly impacting the ability of countries, particularly in the developing world, to achieve the聽Sustainable Development Goals. In this context, the role of institutions of higher education is even more fundamental than ever before. Their knowledge and expertise are crucial to achieving the Goals, but also to change narratives, improve resource management, and even connect with other educational levels to advocate for sustainable development. The聽, a member institution of the聽United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI)聽in Brazil, is precisely working on this front.
Back to the Future: The Blue Horizon of Higher Education and the United Nations
24 October marks United Nations Day. This article, published within the framework of this international observance, aims to underline the importance of higher education in the global mission of the United Nations.
College Students Take Up the Fight against Poverty in India at the Grassroots Level
In a significant endeavor to tackle poverty-related issues, sixty graduate students at聽, a member institution of the聽United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI)聽in India that also serves as the initiative鈥檚 Hub for the聽Sustainable Development Goal 1: No Poverty, undertook a mission to make a difference at the grassroots level. Committed to understanding, advocating, and initiating a meaningful dialogue on critical socioeconomic issues, these students have taken on the challenge of addressing the often-overlooked plight of internal migrants in India.聽
College Food Saving 'Warriors': Reducing Food Waste in Greece
Volunteering is a powerful force that enriches lives, strengthens communities, and drives positive change in a fast-paced and interconnected world. And human activity undeniably impacts nature and climate with devastating consequences on the planet and all its inhabitants. The聽, a member institution of the聽United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI)聽in Greece, recognizes resource efficiency鈥檚 environmental, economic, and social benefits.