Project
UNU SDG–Universities Platform
This project promotes collaboration and dialogue exchange between Japanese universities on opportunities and challenges in promoting the SDGs.
News
Sixth SDG–UP Workshop Considers University Curriculums, Management, Financing & Evaluation
On 24 March 2021, UNU-IAS organized the sixth workshop for the UNU SDG–Universities Platform (SDG-UP).
News
Fifth SDG–UP Workshop Discusses Efforts to Nurture Change-Makers for the SDGs
The fifth workshop of the SDG–Universities Platform (SDG-UP) was organized on 18 February 2021.
Announcement
Applications Open: Online PhD Fellowship
The 2021 Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme at UNU-WIDER will take place online from September – November 2021.
Media Coverage
SDGs–Universities Platform Featured in Chunichi Shimbun Newspaper
The article highlighted SDG–UP activities to promote and integrate the SDGs into all aspects of higher education in Japan.
News
In Memoriam: Prof. Benno Ndulu, UNU-WIDER Advisory Board Chair
Professor Benno Ndulu ot Tanzania, a long-time collaborator and friend of the institute, has passed away on 22 February 2021.
News
Senior Vice-Rector Taikan Oki Offers SDG Perspectives from Japan
Prof. Taikan Oki speaks with Springer Nature about his work on the SDGs and the importance of transdisciplinary research collaboration.
News
Open Call: Regional Centres of Expertise on ESD and ProSPER.Net Membership
Apply now to be a RCE on Education for Sustainable Development and for membership in ProSPER.Net.
News
Fourth SDG–UP Workshop Shares Japanese Universities' Contributions to the SDGs by Addressing Social Issues
On 27 January 2021, UNU-IAS organized the fourth workshop of the UNU SDG–University Platform (SDG-UP).
Article
Black Voices Matter: Does Systemic or Implicit Bias Freeze the Careers of Black Academics?
With staggeringly low representation of black staff among academics, how can we ensure constructive change and a ‘mindshift’ across the system?