Collectively Advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) has proudly joined over 360 post-secondary institutions worldwide by signing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Accord. This global initiative, spearheaded by the EAUC, was launched in 2017 to underscore the higher education sector’s commitment to advancing the 17 SDGs outlined by …
Becoming a signatory to the CANIE Accord In 2024, we are proud to have become a signatory to the Climate Action Network for International Educators (CANIE) Accord. CANIE is an organisation that is catalysing climate action in the international education sector, with a focus on action-oriented advocacy, education, and connection. They unite higher education institutions …
Implementing Group-Wide Sustainability Policies At the heart of our commitment to ESG lies a recognition that strong, well-crafted policies are the bedrock of ethical, fair, and responsible practices across our network of institutions. In 2023, we took a significant step forward by setting ambitious group sustainability goals, many of which centre on building a comprehensive …
Reducing Environmental Impacts on Campus The University of Law is deeply committed to improving its environmental impact. Across its 20 locations globally – comprising 17 campuses in the UK, international sites in Hong Kong and Berlin and a dedicated online campus – it’s has made strong progress in reducing carbon emissions, improving the efficiency of …
Nurturing Responsible Business Leaders Gisma University of Applied Sciences, based in Potsdam, Germany, blends academic theory with real-world business skills to nurture future leaders. At the heart of Gisma’s mission is a commitment to sustainability and responsible management. Woven into the curriculum and initiatives, Gisma aims to empower students to drive economic success while also …
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Our Journey to Carbon Neutrality The first step towards reaching our goal of becoming carbon neutral across Global University Systems and all our institutions by 2040 is measuring and understanding our carbon footprint. We’ve partnered with Planet Mark to do just that and are happy to announce we have achieved Planet Mark Business Certification. Planet …
Enabling Greater Access to Education In January 2024, The University of Law launched the groundbreaking Amal Clooney Scholarship, in partnership with world-renowned human rights lawyer Amal Clooney and the Clooney Foundation for Justice. This initiative, the first of its kind in the UK, offers a fully funded postgraduate place for individuals who are passionate about …
Inspiring Change in our Communities Through Art and Scholarships In May 2024, the University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) unveiled a striking public artwork by British artist LUAP, Paul Robinson, during the Altonale cultural festival in Hamburg. The Pink Bear Pavilion – a four-metre-tall sculpture made from 2,500kg of recycled plastic – not only …
FutureLearn’s Bold Stand for Afghan Women’s Rights FutureLearn has taken a bold stand against the Taliban’s ban on women’s higher education in Afghanistan by launching an initiative offering Afghan women free access to its extensive online learning platform. This initiative provides over 1,700 courses from top British universities, including specialist ExpertTracks, creating a vital opportunity …
Resurgence of Hope and Wellbeing for Jail Inmates Through Fashion Education Since 2017, Pearl Academy* has been transforming the lives of female inmates at Tihar Jail through its innovative education and skill development programme, created with IPS Sudhir Yadav, former Director-General of Tihar. In Jail No. 6, a state-of-the-art Fashion Laboratory offers a three-month course …