UNAI SDG Hub 5 Chair: CHRIST (Deemed to Be University)
At Christ University, our efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are deeply rooted in education, research, and community engagement. Through the SDG Cell, we organize seminars, workshops, and outreach programs to foster awareness and action on global challenges. Initiatives like the Integrated Slum Development Programme, recycling units, environmental sustainability projects, and collaborations with industries for experiential learning exemplify our commitment. We celebrate UN Days, promote student volunteerism, and embed sustainability into curricula, encouraging hands-on R&D in green technologies. By integrating the SDGs into academics and community development, we empower individuals and create innovative solutions for a sustainable future, staying true to our holistic education and societal transformation mission.
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UNAI SDG Hub 5 Vice-Chair for Teaching and Education: St. Xavier’s College for Women (Autonomous), Aluva
St. Xavier’s College for Women (Autonomous), Aluva, integrates the Sustainable Development Goals across academics, research, and community engagement. Our best practices include aligning each department, cell, club, and forum with the SDGs by ensuring they conduct at least one relevant program annually. We embed sustainability into curricula and encourage faculty and students to publish SDG-focused research and file innovation-driven patents. Emphasizing educational accessibility, inclusive learning, and community mentorship, the college fosters responsible, sustainability-conscious graduates. Through these efforts, we stay committed to driving local and global impact.
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UNAI SDG Hub 5 Vice-Chair for Research: Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR)
PUCPR actively promotes SDG 5 by advancing gender equity through institutional policies, inclusive education, and women's leadership programs. In 2023, the university implemented training against gender-based violence, strengthened its Gender and Diversity Committee, and supported initiatives focused on empowering women in STEM. PUCPR also hosted events addressing gender equality and reinforced inclusive practices in hiring and student support. These actions reflect a sustained commitment to building a more equitable academic environment, aligned with the principles of the UN 2030 Agenda.
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UNAI SDG Hub 5 Vice-Chair for Outreach and Partnership: Osun State University (UNIOSUN).
UNIOSUN’s efforts in support of the SDGs is best exemplified in the range of activities carried out by its Global Affairs and Sustainable Development Institute (GASDI). Since 2018, GASDI has emerged as a centre of excellence offering higher degrees in the SDGs’ focal areas of Indigenous Knowledge; Governance and Peace Studies; Climate Change, etc. GASDI also organizes an annual international sustainable development dialogue. To fast-tract the implementation of SDG No.5, UNIOSUN recently developed a new gender policy courtesy of a prestigious Gender Grant from the Association of Commonwealth Universities. Indeed, the 17 SDGs are conspicuously displayed as customized signages at the entrance to each of the six campuses of UNIOSUN.
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