UNAI SDG Hub 9 Chair: Mount Kenya University
Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a Chartered, ISO 9001:2015 Certified University whose 2020-2029 Strategic Plan focuses on 3 key mandates: teaching, research and community engagement. The use of industry and institutional partnerships at national, continental and international levels is a major hallmark at MKU, and is an enabler in achieving the University Mission which is “To provide world-class education, research and innovation for global transformation and sustainable development”. Thus, MKU is a comprehensive university with diverse range of programmes, activities and infrastructural support that touch on each of the 17 Global Goals including the Maritime Academy at the Kenyan coast which is run on a partnerships-based model.
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UNAI SDG Hub 9 Vice-Chair for Teaching and Education: La Salle - Ramon Llull University
La Salle Campus Barcelona, founding member of the Universitat Ramon Llull, integrates the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations into its core mission by promoting social innovation, entrepreneurship and a humanistic, ethical approach to technology. La Salle-URL fosters transdisciplinary learning and research aimed at addressing societal challenges through impactful, values-driven solutions. With a strong focus on responsible AI and community engagement, La Salle-URL empowers students and researchers to develop projects that serve people, society and planet. Initiatives across education, entrepreneurship, and applied research reflect a deep commitment to ethical leadership and global citizenship, reinforcing the university’s role as a changemaker for a fairer and more sustainable future.
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UNAI SDG Hub 9 Vice-Chair for Research: Nagaoka University of Technology
Nagaoka University of Technology (NUT) of Japan aims to develop creative abilities based on its educational philosophy, the “Science of Technology (GIGAKU),” and fosters both domestic and international students through its core education and research system, which is built on a seamless and progressive pathway from Colleges of Technology (KOSEN) to NUT.
NUT has sent a large number of highly skilled engineers into the world over the years to contribute to the development of industry and infrastructure. NUT will continue to strive to cultivate leading engineers with practical and creative abilities who not only drive innovation but are also strongly committed to realizing a sustainable society in line with the SDGs.
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