Questionnaire Responses
| SDG | Question | Priority | Action Description(s) | Action Link(s) | Institution | Submitted At |
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| Partnerships | Dedicated courses (full degrees, or electives) that address sustainability and the SDGs | Yes |
UCC has multiple undergraduate and postgraduate degrees that cover sustainability and the SDGs across many of the schools in the University. Our higher diploma in sustainability and enterprise, launched in2020, is part of a flagship \"Sustainable Futures\" project which is multi-disciplinary and skills based. See also link to UCC\'s Sociology of sustainability and global challenges programme which is a 1 year taught masters programme. See modules on sustainable development, climate justice, gender directly related to the UN SDGs. |
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| Partnerships | Collaborating with NGOs to tackle SDGs through student volunteering programmes, research programmes or educational resources | Yes |
In 2022, UCC launched the INSPIRE(Innovative Sustainable Development Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Research Excellence) Fellowship. Based in UCC\'s APC Microbiome Ireland, a world-leading SFI Research Centre, the INSPIRE Fellowship program seeks to tackle challenges facing global food systems and health. INSPIRE fellows will gain a portfolio of transferable skills to enhance their career options and to meet the evolving needs of the academic, NGO and industry sectors. The University, through it’s Green Campus committee, is working with local NGO Cork Environmental Forum, to address biodiversity conservation in Cork City. The collaboration was led by student volunteer Niamh Guiry and directly addresses SDG Targets 15.5 and 15.9. |
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| Partnerships | Publishing of specific data on the university’s performance against each of the 17 SDGs | Yes |
The SDG 17 section of the SDGs in UCC Research website contains research impact case studies (aligned to relevant SDGs at goal and target level) - no details of UCC publications that contribute to SDG 17 are included as this functionality is not available on SciVal. The website also contains a link to the overall SDGs in research report (published in November 2022. See page 1 of UCC\'s annual sustainability report for information on the launch of Sustainable Development Solutions Network Ireland, the work of which is directly addressing SDG target 17.6 improving international coordination. UCC’s annual sustainability report tracks progress across all 17 SDGs for the university’s learning, operations, engagement and research. |
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| Partnerships | Commitment to meaningful education around the SDGs across the university, relevant and applicable to all students | Yes |
UCC\'s Academic strategy (2018-2022) sought to develop a \"Connected Curriculum\" where students could engage in a distinctive education where their curriculum is linked to 6components, one of which is Sustainability. In support of this ambition UCC Green Campus and the Centre for the Integration of Research Teaching and Learning developed an SDG toolkit for teaching staff as well as a Digital Badge programme \"Learning and Teaching with the SDGs\". Both the Academic Strategy and these SDG teaching resources took a \"student as partners approach, where students were engaged in their design from the start. The initiative links directly to SDG target 4.7 |
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| Partnerships | Dedicated outreach educational activities for the wider community, which could include alumni, local residents, displaced people | Yes |
The Tree Explorers Project made use of the historic and nationally significant UCC Arboretum to engage primary and secondary school students as well as adults with STEM subject as well as global challenges such as climate change (SDG 13) and biodiversity loss(SDG 15). This project increased local communities awareness of global challenges contributing to target 4.7 and is aligned with Goal Three of UCC\'s strategic plan 2017-2022to create value for our community through informed and creative engagement on local and global issues. UCC\'s Centre for Global Development hosted a seminar series in 2022open to all staff. Topics were SDGs-related including critical perspectives on the SDGs, using less energy (SDG 7 &13), war 16) and racism (SDG 10). |
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| Partnerships | Relationships with regional NGOs and government for SDG policy | Yes |
In line with SDG Target 17.14 on policy see in April 2022, UCC\'s Energy Policy and Modelling Group (EPMG) was requested to undertake energy systems modelling analysis to inform the development of Sectoral Emissions Ceilings as part of the National Government’s carbon budgeting programme. This work took place under phase I of the CAPACITY (Climate Action Pathways &Absorptive Capacity) project, part of the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. The next phase will be supported by €3.5m in funding which has been awarded to UCC by the Govt. to provide energy modelling analysis over the next 5years. Under the funding agreement Government Departments will be able to directly access UCC’s expertise, in a bid to ensure future decisions on Ireland’s energy and climate policy are evidence-based. See also link to NASC, Ireland\'s non government centre) for Migrants and Refugees which shapes policy, where 2 x UCC staff are on the board. |
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| Partnerships | Cross-sectoral dialogue about SDGs with government or NGOs | Yes |
in line with SDG target 17.14, 17.16 on policy and partnerships University College Cork and Queen’s University Belfast have established Ireland’s first all-island network dedicated to delivering on the United Nations (UN)Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Sustainable Development Solutions Network Ireland (SDSN Ireland) launched in 2022works with local authorities, NGOs, civil society organisations and policymakers to bring the latest research and best practice to bear on producing solutions for the SDGs. It is the first time a university in Northern Ireland and in Ireland have formed a partnership to develop an all-island approach to sustainable development goals. See also event from 9thJuly 2022 which was ran by UCC Green Campus Forum in tandem with Cork Environmental Forum in relation to Nature and biodiversity in the City of Cork. It involved people from government Cork City Council, Academia, Business & Civil society. See also outcome report from the event. |
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| Partnerships | Collaborating internationally to capture data relating to SDGs | Yes |
UCC\'s Prof. Owen McIntyre (School of Law) is the author of the Policy Synthesis Report –Status of TWM Governance and Implementation of SDG Indicator 6.5.2 published in September 2022. The report assists the NBI Member States to report on SDG Indicator 6.5.2 under various national, regional and international reporting frameworks. This action aligns with Goal 3 ofUCC\'s strategic plan 2017-2022 to create value for our community through an international outlook and engagement on global issues. The UN Environment GEMS/Water Capacity Development Center is housed in UCC. The Centre encourages best practice in collecting water quality data across national, regional and global assessments. The CDC is the designated partner, on behalf of United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP), to provide technical support in implementing the monitoring methodology for indicator 6.3.2. Key activities include development of the 6.3.2. methodology and leading on the reporting of global results for6.3.2. |
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| Partnerships | Collaborating internationally to develop best practice on tackling SDGs | Yes |
in line with 17.16, 17.17 UCC\'s Environment GEMS/Water Capacity Development Center encourages best practice in collecting water quality data across national, regional and global assessments. The CDC is the designated partner, on behalf of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), to provide technical support in implementing the monitoring methodology for indicator 6.3.2.Key activities include development of the6.3.2. methodology and leading on the reporting of global results for 6.3.2. Separately in 2022 UCC & QUB established the Sustainable Solutions Network in Ireland which will work with local authorities, NGOs, civil society organisations and policymakers to bring the latest research and best practice to bear on producing solutions for the SDGs. |
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| Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | Publishing university principles on organised crime, corruption and bribery | Yes |
In line with targets 16.3, 16.4, 16.5 and 16.6UCC has published its commitments on organised crime, corruption and bribery. See policies as outlined and enforced by UCC\'s Office of Corporate and Legal Affairs (OCLA)which includes an anti-fraud policy. See also Code of conduct for National University of Ireland from 2022 which UCC as a body abides to. See section 2.2 and also note the Code of Practice for the governance of Irish Universities at 11.3 |
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| Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | Policy supporting academic freedom | Yes |
In line with SDG Target 16.10 on fundamental freedoms UCC has a strong policy supporting academic freedom. It is enshrined in SectionA5 of the Principle Statue covering the University. The Irish Universities Act strongly protects academic freedom. UCC is also member of the international Scholars at Risk Network, (see link confirming membership)and is committed to ensuring and protecting academic freedom in UCC and internationally. |
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| Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | Number of graduates in law or civil policing subjects divided by the total number of graduates | Yes |
966/7588*100 = 12.7% |
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| Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | Policies to identify and engage local stakeholders | Yes |
In line with Targets 16.6 & 16.7 accountable, transparent institutions and representative decision making UCC has identified local stakeholders and engages with the primarily via Civic and Community Engagement Plan which covers 2017 to 2022. UCC has a Civic and Community Engagement Office based in the city centre. UCC is a signatory to Ireland’s Campus Engage Charter for Higher Education Institutions. see link. UCC\'s engagement policies have been successfully evaluated aspart of the Carnegie Community Engagement International Classification Ireland pilot. UCC is also a fully engaged member of the Talloires Network and the European Living Knowledge Network.. Another example is UCC\'s membership of UNIC university alliance where UCC engages formally across academia, business, civic and governmental agencies. |
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| Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | Participatory bodies to recognise and engage local stakeholders | Yes |
In line with Targets 16.6 & 16.7 accountable, transparent institutions and representative decision making UCC\'s Governing Body (see membership) includes local government and civil society representatives. UCC has a Civic and community engagement committee which also provides a mechanism for participating in decision making. UCC has a Civic & Community Engagement Officer working on the group with such stakeholders. UCC\'s Community Academic Research Links(CARL) collaborates with NGO\'s and CSO\'s on research initiatives on a pro-bono basis, and we are a leading member of the European Living Knowledge Network, which is Europe’s largest participatory research initiative. UCC isa leading member of Cork Chamber of Commerce. UCC accommodation office proactively engages with community, residents groups, local police, cork city council. |
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| Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | Publishing university financial data | Yes |
In line with SDG target 16.6 effective, accountable and transparent institutions UCC publishes full financial data on an annual basis. University Financial Statements are openly published on UCC\'s website. See attached links to the website and to the most recent set of accounts which covers the period2022. See the link which confirms that they are available in both English and Irish annually. Certain financial data is also published via Higher Education Authority in Ireland. See also page 52 and 53 of the Financial Statements where additional financial information is made freely available. via the published accounts. |
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| Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | Providing expert advice to government | Yes |
In line with 16.7, 16 A and 16B UCC as a body provides a range of specific expert advice to national government on Climate Change. Often represented by Prof Brian O Gallachoir and UCC\'s Environmental Research Institute, UCC participates on Ireland\'s Climate Change Advisory Group Carbon Budgets Committee. See membership which covers the reference year. In 2022 they completed successful work in this area which saw carbon targets adopted by Ireland\'s Parliament (The Dail) without the need for a vote. Prof Barry O\'Sullivan provides expert advice to national and international governmental organisations on behalf of UCC in the area of data science and artificial intelligence. See link from 2022 whereby the Minister appointed Prof O\'Sullivan to Ireland’s Enterprise Digital Advisory Forum. |
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| Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | Providing outreach to policy and lawmakers | Yes |
UCC\'s Environmental Research Center is Ireland’s leading provider of capacity building to policy and law makers on climate mitigation and adaption. See for example UCC\'s award winning work with the people of the Dingle Peninsula in the Dingle Peninsula 2030project. It is centred on capacity building, climate change and energy transition. It covers the reference period. See the engagement and outreach tab which includes a round table session with policy makers and leader of the country. See also UCC\'s science in society open lecture series. It is open to all including policy makers and covers topics like technology, food, climate change, law and ethics. |
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| Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | Undertaking policy-focused research in collaboration with government departments | Yes |
In line with SDG Target 16.10 protecting fundamental freedoms and 1.4 in relation to right to adequate housing See Pathways towards stable housing for Parents & Children project which is a collaboration project covering 2022 and 2023 between UCC and the Irish Government\'s Department of Housing. See also collaborative project between UCC\'s Marine Institute and the Irish Government’s Department of Local Government/Cork County Council on Coastal Erosion. The project was announced on 8thNovember 2022. |
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| Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | Providing a neutral platform for political stakeholders to discuss challenges | Yes |
The Irish Government\'s decision making authority is known as the cabinet. It is comprised of members from various political parties including Fianna Fail, Fine Gael, Green Party. It convened for a full session at UCC during the academic year 21/22 offering a neutral platform and safe space for a full session on national planning and other relevant issues. See details of the 5th annual refugee week which took place in 2022. Staff and students at UCC, together with other stakeholders including representatives from anti-racism groups, Irish refugee Council and others, discuss issues around direct provision, activism, humanitarian work as well asexploring personal journeys and celebrating art. |
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| Life on Land | Educational programmes on ecosystems for local or national communities | Yes |
In line with SDG target 15.2 This is evidenced well by UCC\'s ongoing The Tree Explorer project makes use of the historic and nationally important University College Cork Arboretum to engage primary school students as well as adults with local ecosystems. See also the UCC School of BEES outreach and educational programme which is available to secondary level students nationally and covers ecosystems. |
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| Life on Land | Educational programmes or outreach on sustainable management of land for agriculture and tourism | Yes |
In line with SDG target 15.1 and the sustainable use of land, UCC\'s LIVE project is focused on the sustainable use of owned and wild land in the Iveragh peninsula by using eco-tourism. They have a programme of regular outreach and education events which are always free and open to the public See link to UCC\'s Agricultural Science Programme. See modules relating to sustainability and grassland management as an example of sustainable management of land for agri use. |
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| Life on Land | Policy to ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of land ecosystems associated with the university | Yes |
UCC Biodiversity Action Plan, 2018-2023 sets out the University’s strategy to conserve, maintain and restore biodiversity, habitats and ecosystems on campus. Including riparian forests, grasslands and aquatic habitats. |
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| Life on Land | Policy to reduce impact of non-native species on campus | Yes |
In line with sdg target 15.5 on loss of biodiversity and threatened species, The UCC Biodiversity Action Plan identifies all invasive species on campus outlines a plan to eradicate invasive species such as Japanese knotweed and Himalayan balsam. An extensive invasive species management operation is underway on our North Mall campus where Japanese knotweed is currently being managed. Seepage 23 of UCC Biodiversity Plan 2018-2023 on Japanese Knotweed. This covers 2022. |
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| Life on Land | Policy on reducing plastic waste on campus | Yes |
See link on website to UCC\'s very own single use plastic policy which was approved by the University Leadership Team in 2022. See also UCC Green Flag reassessment report, which outlines in further detail how this policy has been implemented. The implementation of this policy has seen over 1,000,000 disposable cups diverted from landfill and is directlyaddressing SDG target 12.5 & 15.4 |
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| Life on Land | Support or organise events aimed to promote conservation and sustainable use of land | Yes |
In line with SDG target 15.1 on conservation, UCC\'s ECHOES (Effect of climate change on bird habitats around the Irish Sea) seeks to address how climate change will impact coastal bird land habitats of the Irish Sea, and what effect this could have on our society, economy, and shared ecosystems. The project has regular outreach events and focus groups aimed at farmers, land-owners and site-managers to raise awareness of the plight of endangered species of birds which use their land and is developing an app which can be used by landowners to anticipate how climate change will affect their land. UCC\'s work on the LIVE project is also focused on the sustainable use of owned and wild land in the Iveragh peninsula by using eco-tourism. |
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| Life on Land | Policy to ensure that food on campus is sustainably farmed | Yes |
Sustainability is a core value of the university\'s procurement strategy and a key condition for which food service tenders are evaluated (See link to procurement strategy). KSG is the catering service provider for UCC. KSG are accredited by Bord Bia’s food sustainability programme, Origin Green. (See link to KSG news item on Origin Green accreditation.) In addition, fruit, vegetables, herbs and honey are all produced on UCC Campus and continue to be sold in our cafés, restaurants and visitor centre. (See UCC Farm to Fork weblink). This is in line with SDG target 15.Aon conservation and sustainable use of biodiverse ecosystems. |
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| Life on Land | Maintain and extend existing ecosystems and their biodiversity | Yes |
In line with SDG target 15.5, ecosystems, habitats and species under thereat - See link to UCC\'s Forest Ecology Research Group which have multiple projects for UCC in the areas of planning and management of Irish ecosystems. See also the UCC ECHOES project which is developing online tools and services to help site managers and policymakers to understand how to best mitigate for the potential impacts of climate change on their sites. By creating tools for land managers, the ECHOES project has been actively promoting climate change adaptation, associated risk prevention, and management. The tools, which are part of the ECHOES Platform, enable land managers and policymakers to understand climate change and its potential impacts at both site and regional levels. This maintains and extends existing ecosystems and their biodiversity. |
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| Life on Land | Policy to identify, monitor and protect threatened species affected by the operation of the university | Yes |
In line with SDG target 15.5 All habitats on campus were surveyed in detail and assessed for their conservation value when producing the university biodiversity action plan. This includes an assessment for the identification of habitats and species of conservation importance e.g. Species protected under the Irish Wildlife Act or EU Habitats Directive Annex I Habitats and Annex II and IV Species, including bryophytes, vascular plants, birds and mammals such as bats and otters which are also protected species under Irish Law. A Number of protected bat species were found to roost and forage on UCC campus and the Biodiversity Action Plan sets out a plan to conserve and enhance their habitats, roots and populations. UCC also owns the land on which Fota Wildlife Park is situated and has a longstanding research and educational outreach programme with the Park regarding conservation of species that are globally endangered. |
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| Life on Land | Include local biodiversity in any planning and development processes - for example, construction of new buildings | Yes |
All UCC Capital projects must achieve a BREEAM Excellent Rating. Land Use and Ecology is one of the ten categories assessed by BREEAM. BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is a global sustainability assessment method that is used to masterplan projects, infrastructure and buildings. See also landscape, surface water and biodiversity section of the webpage, where these are key considerations in the planning and development process at UCC. |
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| Life on Land | Collaborate with local community to maintain shared land ecosystems | Yes |
In line with SDG targets 15.5 (action on the loss of biodiversity) and 15.9 (biodiversity values), Community-Academic Research Links initiative, CARL, is located at University College Cork and invites non-profit voluntary or community organisations (CSOs) to suggest potential research topics that can be pursued by students on their behalf across a wide range of academic disciplines in UCC. Each year numerous projects on biodiversity are undertaken with local community groups including those linked above undertaking a tree audit in the local community and management plan for local urban green space. See also Page 10 of UCC\'s Annual Sustainability Report 21/22 for information on Cork Nature Forum, which was established by UCC Green Campus and Cork Environmental Forum to promote the protection of Greenspace in Cork city. |
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| Life on Land | Water quality standards and guidelines for water discharges | Yes |
In line with SDG target 14.1 on water pollution& ecosystems, All water effluent from UCC is discharged under license to the municipal sewer network for treatment by Irish Water, the national service provider. UCC is fully compliant with license requirements. At the wastewater treatment facility wastewater undergoes an 8-step process. During this eight step process all solid materials are removed, the water is biologically treated, nutrients are removed and pH is neutralised. All treated wastewater must then go through a quality control process to meet Environmental Protection Agency standards prior to be discharged to the sea. See subheading ‘Wastewater Treatment’ at the bottom of UCC Water Management webpage. For a detailed description of the effluent license, treatment process and discharge quality standards seeIrish Water website. |
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| Life on Land | Policy on waste disposal, covering hazardous materials | Yes |
UCC has a radiation protection office and officer. It also has a bio safety office and officer, and committee that monitors practice. See links provided to the UCC “Biological Waste Policy” from 2018, in force for 2022 and the “Code Of Practice For The Protection Of Persons Against Ionising Radiation” pages 31-49. The url provides links to all other documentation on radiation protection and biosafety, including licensing. Both of these initiatives support UCC\'s Sustainability Strategy’s objective to \"To minimise the local, regional and global environmental impacts of our educational, research, operations, and infrastructural development\" and SDG target12.4. & 15. |
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| Life Below Water | Policy to ensure that seafood on campus is sustainably harvested | Yes |
In line with SDG Target 14.2 sustainable management and 14.4 sustainable yields from aquatic sources, UCC implements green procurement criteria in all of it\'s major contracts. See link for information on UCC\'s Procurement Policy and how UCC has worked with it\'s catering contractor to determine where all food, including seafood, is sourced from. See also UCC\'s catering company (KSG)website and in particular is partnership with UCC in relation to Stars and the food and beverage purchases which includes UCC campus. |
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| Life Below Water | Plan to reduce plastic waste on campus | Yes |
UCC aims to be a zero waste campus by2030. UCC developed and launched a Single Use Plastic Policy in 2022. See links which detail the actions within the plan that UCC is taking to remove all single use plastics from our catering operations by way of examples. |
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| Life Below Water | Policy preventing and reducing marine pollution | Yes |
UCC Sustainability and Climate Action Plan aims to \"minimise the local, regional and global environmental impacts of our educational, research, operations, and infrastructural development. As a certified Water Steward, we are particularly conscious of our impact aquatic ecosystems. These policies directly address SDG target 14.1. |
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| Life Below Water | Plan to minimise physical, chemical and biological alterations of aquatic ecosystems | Yes |
UCC Biodiversity Action Plan describes a wide variety of actions to minimise impact of UCC activities on the River Lee and associated wetland habitats and species. E.g. Action A1.8& A1.9 (pg 14), Target MCT. 2 (pg 18), TargetNMT.3 (pg 23). Action CSA.4 (pg.42) and Chapter 7 (pg 54). See also ‘Building &Landscape’ design subheading on UCC Water management website. |
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| Life Below Water | Monitor health of aquatic ecosystems | Yes |
In line with sdg target 14.2 on managing ecosystems and 14.A on scientific research and knowledge, UCC via the Citizen Science Project, (which was developed by UCC) and is being rolled out by LAWPRO and the Irish Environmental Protect Agency monitor water quality at a local level. See also link to Aquatic Animal Health Research Group in UCC who are heavily involved in collaborative research with numerous active partners across Europe and further afield. |
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| Life Below Water | Educational programmes on fresh-water ecosystems for local or national communities | Yes |
In line with SDG target 14.7 on sustainable management and 14.B on sharing scientific knowledge, See link to UCC based UN GEMS Water Capacity Development Centre training courses in water quality management. Participants from these courses are often from governmental and non-governmental organisations in developing countries and use the training to transform local and national water quality monitoring systems in their home countries. Developed by UCC, The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO)supported by the EPA, is currently rolling out the Citizen Science Stream Index (CSSI) UCC, which determines the quality of local rivers and streams in local communities by examining the presence of key aquatic invertebrates. |
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| Life Below Water | Educational or outreach programmes on sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism for local or national communities | Yes |
In line with SDG target 14.7 on sustainable management and 14.B on sharing scientific knowledge, UCC is a partner on the Cockles Interreg project which aims to develop sustainable shellfish aquaculture in the Atlantic area. See the final point on the subheading ‘Overall Objective’ which is to provide guidance on best practice for producers, administrations, environmental agencies, and NGOs, by evaluating and sharing best practice across the AA and optimizing management through mutual learning. See also the Education Toolkit in the project outcomes tab. See also the UCC LIVE project which is developing sustainable tourism in a rural, coastal community in the Iveragh Peninsula, a local coastal community in Cork. |
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| Life Below Water | Outreach activities to raise awareness about overfishing, unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices | Yes |
In line with SDG target 14.4 and the overfishing aspect, UCC via The Horizon Europe funded SEAFICS project (coordinated by UCC) is addressing this challenge, using an area across South-West Ireland as a case study for seal-fishery conflict. SEAFICS will combine stakeholder engagement, emerging technologies and advanced statistical analyses to assess interactions between seals and fisheries and minimise conflicts through the development of effective awareness programmes and mitigations strategies. In addition, the Interreg project entitled JONAS is managed by UCC MaREI. The project focuses on ecological impacts and solutions to marine noise pollution from marine vessels. See Work Package 2 “Communication” for details of related education and outreach events. |
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| Life Below Water | Support or organise events aimed to promote conservation and sustainable use of bodies of water | Yes |
In line with SDG target 14.2, 14.5 & 14.7, The Port of Cork Authority is collaborating with the UCC MaREI Centre to deliver an educational initiative around marine litter. Themed ‘Maintaining a Healthy Harbour’ the initiative aims to make school children aware of marine litter and the detrimental effects it can have on our oceans, harbour and shorelines. In August 2022, over 200 people attended the annual Heritage Week Touch Tanks event on the North Shore of the Lough Hyne Marine Nature Reserve near Skibbereen. This highly popular event run by the Lough Hyne Research Team, from the ERI, MaREI and School of BEES in association with the Skibbereen Heritage Centre, was led by Prof Rob McAllen along with Dr Mark Jessopp, Luke Harman, Hannah Brownlow and Prof Ruth Ramsay. A selection of starfish, crabs, urchins and sea squirts amongst other common marine animals collected from Lough Hyne were on display. |
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| Life Below Water | Maintain and extend existing ecosystems and their biodiversity, either through research or engagement with industry | Yes |
In line with SDG target 14.5 Tracking data provided by Dr Mark Jessop from UCC forms a crucial part of the large-scale analysis which found that the North Atlantic Current and Evlanov Sea basin Marine Protected Area Site is an important feeding and foraging area. This analysis went on to inform the MPA designation by OSPAR (the Oslo/Paris convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic), thus achieving the United Nations Convention for Biodiversity 2020 Aichi target of designating10% of marine waters as MPAs. In addition, In2022, Dr Darren Wilkinson and Prof John Quinn of UCC were commissioned to do a review for Natural England which summarises the environmental predictor variables regularly used in distribution models for marine megafauna species around the UK. See ERI Annual Report\'22 page 23 |
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| Life Below Water | Work on technologies or practices to help marine industry prevent damage to aquatic ecosystems | Yes |
In line with SDG target 14.4 on sustainable practices and 14.C on conservation and sustainable use, UCC\'s JONAS Project is collaboration with research institutes, agencies and industry to minimise impacts of marine noise on aquatic biodiversity. The UC Brainwaves project takes a circular economy approach to sustainable agriculture in order to minimize the damaging effects of farming on aquatic ecosystems through waste runoff. Using a common aquatic plant known as duckweed, Brainwaves’ scientists are trialling innovative technological systems to grow duckweed on agricultural waste streams, thus remediating the wastewater which would otherwise be flushed into local streams and rivers. |
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| Life Below Water | Water quality standards and guidelines for water discharges | Yes |
In line with SDG target 14.1 on water pollution& ecosystems, All water effluent from UCC is discharged under license to the municipal sewer network for treatment by Irish Water, the national service provider. UCC is fully compliant with license requirements. At the wastewater treatment facility wastewater undergoes an 8-step process. During this eight step process all solid materials are removed, the water is biologically treated, nutrients are removed and pH is neutralised. All treated wastewater must then go through a quality control process to meet Environmental Protection Agency standards prior to be discharged to the sea. See subheading ‘Wastewater Treatment’ at the bottom of UCC Water Management webpage. For a detailed description of the effluent license, treatment process and discharge quality standards seeIrish Water website. |
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| Life Below Water | Develop and support programmes and incentives that encourage good aquatic stewardship | Yes |
In line with SDG Target 14.2 on sustainable management of aquatic ecosystems The Aquatic Services Unit (ASU) is a constituent unit within UCC. which engages in collaborative research within UCC and with institutes in Ireland and abroad, specialising in projects dealing with the aquatic environment, in marine and transition waters, and its investigations also extend to the terrestrial sphere. Water quality impact studies and analysis in freshwater and marine waters are the core specialisations of the ASU. In addition, the freely available GRAPPLE app, developed by UCC allows users to determine groundwater quality which is increasing the level of personal stewardship among ground well owners. See link which confirms encouragement of good aquatic stewardship practices. |
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| Life Below Water | Collaborate with local community to maintain shared aquatic ecosystems | Yes |
In line with SDG target 14.A and partnership approach to maintain shared aquatic ecosystems, See links to UCC based GEMS Water CDC training courses on water quality management. See link to UCC developed Citizen Science project which is currently being rolled out by LAWPRO and the EPA. The scheme is being trialled with the support of locally led catchment projects (e.g.,Norevision, Maigue RT, Inishownen RT, Farming for the Blue Dot EIP) and is currently being rolled out across LEADER areas via bespoke Water Training developed by LAWPRO and the Rural Development Companies (inc. IRD Duhallow). The National Biodiversity Data Centre are currently developing the online repository |
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| Life Below Water | Watershed management strategy based on diversity of aquatic species | Yes |
See link to UCC\'s Biodiversity Action Plan, as campus that is on the river, UCC\'s management of its natural resources including biodiversity and watershed are covered within this plan. Note also the Contribution of MaREI/UCC researchers to Cork County Council’s Climate Adaptation Strategy, which includes a strong focus on local watercourses and watersheds, namely River Lee etc.(MaREI is referenced in this strategy document. - see page 51 for example). UCC supports implementation of CCC\'s climate adaption plan. |
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| Climate Action | Commitment to carbon neutrality | Yes |
In line with SDG target 13.2 on planning and13.3 on education and awareness UCC\'s new Sustainability and Climate Action Plan was launched in June 2023. Throughout 2022, the plan underwent significant consultation internally and externally, in particular with regard to consensus around the setting of a net zero target. |
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| Climate Action | Local education programmes or campaigns on climate change | Yes |
In line with SDG target 13.3 on education and awarenes UCC, through the MaREI Centre, provides a range of Educational and Outreach resources on the theme of Climate Action. See Festivals and Events, School & Youth, Educational Resources etc within the link. In addition, UCC\'s MaREI (Marine Research Institute) is involved in numerous citizen engagement, science communication and educational programmes in the area of Climate Impacts and Adaptation specifically, these are aimed at the local community, schools, policymakers and local authorities. See the research areas, current projects and resources sections of the link provided. |
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| Climate Action | Existence of university climate action plan shared with local government and community groups | Yes |
In line with SDG target 13.2 on planning and13.3 on education and awareness UCC\'s new Sustainability and Climate Action Plan was launched in June 2023. Throughout 2022, the plan underwent significant consultation internally and externally including local government, local community, business and civic society groups, in particular with regard to consensus around the setting of a net zero target. See also link to news article on the launch which confirms that the plan which was launched by a member of government Michael McGrath was shared with local and national government. |
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| Climate Action | Working with local or national government to plan for climate change disasters | Yes |
An interdisciplinary research team from MaREI (Energy, Climate and Marine research) and Law published the \"Enhancing Integration of Disaster Risk and Climate Change Adaptation into Irish Emergency Planning\" EPA research report in August 2022. Key informants from governmental/non-governmental institutions were interviewed about the current state of policy and planning, implementation and integration. Information collected allowed the development of a research hypothesis, based on the use of the EU-funded ESPREssO project’s SHIELD model as an analytical and implementation tool, to enhance the integration of disaster risk and climate change adaptation into Irish emergency planning (SDG target13.2, 13.3). See also Disseminating Disaster Law for Europe where UCC works at international government level and leads cross border work in this area. |
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| Climate Action | Inform and support local or regional government on issues associated with climate change | Yes |
Through the MaREI Centre, UCC is fulfilling acritical role in the Climate Ireland team in providing support at national, regional, and local levels was recognised in the All-of-Government Climate Action Plan, with training of Local Authority staff through bespoke learning platform. Climate Ireland works as a research service that connects and integrates scientific research, policy making and adaptation practice for the purposes of enhancing adaptation decision making in Ireland. This project is coordinated and led by UCC. See also link to Enhancing Integration of Disaster Risk and Climate Change Adaptation into Irish Emergency Planning, whereby UCC is leading a national project with the national government agency Environmental Protection Agency looking at vulnerable communities and sectors in Ireland, locally and regionally in the area of early warning. |
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| Climate Action | Collaborate with NGOs on climate change adaptation | Yes |
In line with SDG target 13.3 on early warning and 13.B on capacity building UCC\'s MaREI Centre\'s \"Enhancing the Integration of Disaster Risk and Climate Change Adaptation in Irish Emergency Planning\" works with the Irish RedCross to help relevant institutions to further climate-proof the emergency planning and risk management systems in Ireland to the increasing risks of extreme events. The research will address the national policy and decision-making processes, as well as the local and regional planning and response mechanisms. The research will provide guidance and recommendations to address critical gaps, identified by the key stakeholders, in the medium- to longer-term, looking beyond the five-yearly National Risk Assessment process. The projects works with the Irish Red Cross, a voluntary association working on climate adaptation. |
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| Responsible Consumption and Production | Measure the amount of waste generated and recycled | Yes |
See Page 11 of UCC\'s Annual Sustainability Report for 21/22 which is publicly available and which confirms the amount of waste generated and recycled across the University. See also link to recycling and waste management section of the Green Campus Webpage. It has information on waste reduction and recycling and a section on how we are doing. |
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| Responsible Consumption and Production | Proportion of waste recycled | Yes |
total waste = 500mt, waste recycled = 480 mt, % recycled = 96% |
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| Responsible Consumption and Production | Publication of a sustainability report | Yes |
UCC produces an Annual Sustainability Report for each academic year. See 2023 Annual Report which covers the calander year of 2022 and which is publicly available. We also report annually to An Taisce as part of the Green Campus Programme and report every three years to the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. The second link is a copy of a annual report from UCC\'s Environmental Research Institute (ERI) for the year 2022.This covers much of the University\' Activity and Research in sustainability. It too is published annually and is publicly available. |
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| Responsible Consumption and Production | Policy to measure amount of waste sent to landfill and amount recycled | Yes |
Pages 15 and 16 of the UCC Sustainability Strategy 2016-2022 describe the strategic aims, objectives and performance indicators for recycling and waste management at UC including monitoring of quantities of waste generated and recycling rates. Regular audits are also conducted. The second URL illustrates annual performance in waste produced, recycled and landfill diversion covering the period 2022. This is publicly available on UCC webpage. This directly addresses SDG target 12.5 |
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| Responsible Consumption and Production | Policy on minimising the use of plastic | Yes |
See link on website to UCC\'s very own single use plastic policy which was approved by the University Leadership Team in 2022. See also UCC Green Flag reassessment report, which outlines in further detail how this policy has been implemented. The implementation of this policy has seen over 1,000,000 disposable cups diverted from landfill and is directly addressing SDG target 12.5 |
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| Responsible Consumption and Production | Policy on ethical sourcing of food and supplies | Yes |
Sustainability is one of 6 principles underpinning UCC\'s Procurement Strategy which was published in 2017. You can access a PDF of the strategy at the first link. The strategy states that UCC will embed the use of Green Procurement practices in its processes and procedures to sustainable use of resources is considered in procurement decision making. This policy led to sustainability being a significant element of the catering contract renewal in 2017. The implementation of this contract is reviewed every two months by UCC\'s catering committee, with sustainability a standing item on the agenda at each meeting. See second link for Green Flag Reassessment Report and pg 26 of same, which highlights that sustainable food sourcing was included in the contract. This directly addresses SDG target12.3 and 12.7 |
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| Responsible Consumption and Production | Policy on the appropriate disposal of hazardous waste | Yes |
UCC has a radiation protection office and officer. It also has a bio safety office and officer, and committee that monitors practice. See links provided to the UCC “Biological Waste Policy” from 2018, in force for 2022 and the “Code Of Practice For The Protection of Persons Against Ionising Radiation” pages 31-49. The url provides links to all other documentation on radiation protection and biosafety, including licensing. Both of these initiatives support UCC\'s Sustainability Strategy’s objective to \"To minimise the local, regional and global environmental impacts of our educational, research, operations, and infrastructural development\" and SDG target12.4. |
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| Responsible Consumption and Production | Policy on minimising the use of disposable items | Yes |
See webpage for link to UCC Single Use Plastic Policy and also sustainable printing policy to reduce amount of paper consumed. In terms of the SUP policy it is important to note that this also includes the use of compostable cups as we see the issue of disposable coffee cups as being bigger than just single use plastic. Many people opt for compostable without knowing how to dispose of these, therefore the only option in UCC is reuse. See also Green Flas assessment report which details the implementation and impact of both of these policies. These policies directly address SDG target 12.5 |
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| Responsible Consumption and Production | Evidence that these policies also apply to outsourced services and suppliers | Yes |
See link to UCC\'s Sustainable Print Management Policy which is operated by our Printing Services contractor Cantec Printing. See also link to SUP policy and it\'s reference to \"This policy covers SUPs sold by UCC’s suppliers and subsidiary companies and any market stalls permitted to trade on UCC campus.\" See also link to KSG who provide catering services on campus at UCC. You’ll note KSG targets in relation to reduction of waste, increase in recycling. KSG’s commitment to sustainability encouraged means that it also partners with UCC in applying for STARS in the Food and Beverage Purchasing and Sustainable Dining Division. |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Encourage telecommuting, remote working or condensed working weeks | Yes |
Supporting Targets 11a & 11.6 UCC offers remote working as standard practice via its blended working policy, See link to file which confirms it effectiveness in 2022. See also flexible working policy, website detailing remote working supports and details of UCC virtual app which allows secure remote access to UCC’s online applications. This options directly support reduced employee commuting |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Affordable housing for students | Yes |
Supporting targets 11.1 and 11.3 UCC provides affordable housing options for students through various UCC-owned complexes. The rents in UCC-owned properties are generally lower than market rate offered by the private student rental providers. See websites for UCC Campus Accommodation prices and StudentAccommodation Search website for private rental prices per room. Additional financial supports are for certain students (such as the student assistance fund) to meet housing/accommodation and other costs associated with attending our university. |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Affordable housing for staff | Yes |
Supporting the implementation of target 11.1and 11.3 UCC provides affordable housing options for faculty/staff. UCC Campus Accommodation offers apartments which are affordable and reasonably priced, below market prices in Cork currently. Further plans are underway for the construction of complexes which will house both students and staff. See also link to housing studies research page where UCC as a University is represented in a multi-stakeholder project in Cork to evaluate affordable housing for all including employees. |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Prioritise pedestrian access on campus | Yes |
Supporting 11.2, 11.6 and 11.7 UCC prioritises pedestrian access on campus. See confirmation that pedestrians have priority in all UCC campus areas. UCC aims at further facilitating pedestrian traffic on and around Campus and co-operates with Cork City Council where public footpaths are concerned. See also page 9-11 of Commuter Plan on walking and whereby UCC installed a new pedestrian bridge (Kavanagh Bridge) allowing greater accessibility by foot. There are environmental benefits as well as helping with safety for all people accessing UCC including the elderly and those with disabilities. |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Promote sustainable commuting | Yes |
Supporting targets 11.2 and 11.6 UCC supports staff and students with regard to shuttle buses, walking, cycling, car-pooling and EV car sharing, Pedestrian and cycling are prioritized on campus. UCC\'s green campus programme is practice-focused. See Commuting & travel section. There is bike storage facilities, cycle tracks, cycle and walk prioritisation on campus, reduced transit prices available through ucc (travel pass scheme), Bicycle purchase scheme, free park and ride facilities, reduced parking for staff, car sharing programme, car pooling programme, provision of EV for share and EV charge points on campus. |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Work with local authorities to address planning issues, including the provision of affordable housing for local residents | Yes |
In line with targets 11.1,11.2 and 11.3 UCC works very closely with Cork City Council &Cork County Council on a range of issues including affordable housing. Often represented by Prof Cathal O\'Connell (UCC\'s Centre for Planning Education & Research)UCC leads consultation & research with Cork City Council on planning and development projects including accommodation units for marginalised communities, combatting homelessness, social housing, etc.. See list of2022 collaborations with Cork City Council. UCC provides extensive research support to a major programme of public housing investment by the Irish Government and Cork City in the northwest area of Cork City. UCC is a partner in the Cork Transport & Mobility Forum which brings together key stakeholders in transport planning in cork city, including Cork City Council, Cork County Council, Cork Chamber of Commerce, Bus Eireann (The National Bus Service), irish Rail, the Health Service Executive, MTU. |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Build to sustainable standards | Yes |
In line with targets 11.3 and 11.A, See Breea excellence standard embedded in link. UCC has well developed internal design policies and guidelines as well as current statutory building regulations the University requires that all new buildings and significant refurbishment projects meet the Near Zero Energy Building (NZEB),achieve a minimum Building Energy Rating ofA3 and a BREEAM Excellent Standard. See project brief for Mardyke sports Arena Project. Page 5 which confirms UCC seeking \"BREEAM “Excellent” rating at a minimum. The Mardyke Arena Squad Gym was a low embodied carbon pilot project. Reduced embodied carbon by almost 50% for a 10%increase in cost. Building Energy Rating A.This project is from 2022. |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Build on brownfield sites | Yes |
In line with Targets 11.A & 11.B, UCC as an urban campus university values its greenspace and prioritises construction in brownfield sites to facilitate expansion. See Cork University Business School project which is progressing on a city centre brownfield site. See also UCC\'s Crows Nest student accommodation development (worked on in2022 and completed and handed over in 2023) which is on a brownfield site. brownfield site. The development of the North Mall campus on a brownfield site is another example on the current project list. |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Record and preserve local heritage | Yes |
Supporting Target 11.4 UCC Dept. of Folklore& Ethnology leads the Cork Folklore project on behalf of the University (See link) to record &preserve Cork folklore. UCC Ionad na Gaeilge Labharta (Centre for Spoken Irish) provides a wide variety of schemes and initiatives to support the preservation of the Irish language(See Link) including the provision of services in the Gaeltacht region via UCC\'s DunChiomhain location. This also supports target11.7 with regard to the provision of safe inclusive accessible public space by the University. |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Public access to buildings and/or natural heritage landscapes of cultural significance | Yes |
In line with SDG Target 11.4, UCC is one of Ireland’s oldest institutions of higher learning. Our spectacular campus is situated in a global tourist destination, and serves a community that is both local and global. We are proud of our built heritage and make public access to our heritage buildings and cultural collections apriority. The UCC visitor centre acts as central point of information for the many visitors to the University. The centre is located along the Stone Corridor in the North Wing, at the cultural and historical heart of campus. Other examples of publicly accessible buildings and monuments are provided in links to the stone corridor and Crawford Observatory. See also UCC\'s centre forespoken Irish at Dun Chiomhain in Co Kerry. Also directly aligns with Target 11a. |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Public access to university libraries | Yes |
In line with target 11.7 and 11.4 UCC provides inclusive and accessible access to libraries books and publications. The public have a variety of options for public access to UCC Library facilities and collections, at minimal cost. Free Access is also provided to Leaving Certificate students (Final Two Years of Secondary School) who wish to use the library. See also tab for free access for free access for academic fleeing conflict including refugees. Community events also take place periodically which allow public access to library facilities for free. |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Public access to university museums, galleries or works of art | Yes |
Supporting targets 11.4 and 11.7 UCC provides inclusive and accessible access to our galleries, theatre, works of art and artifacts in special collections. UCC Glucksman Gallery curates UCC\'s art collection. The Gallery also curates and hosts a full schedule of visiting exhibitions and provides outreach and education activities. The Gallery is located on the UCC lower grounds and admission is free. Works of art and artefacts are also located throughout UCC’s publicly accessible grounds and buildings, including publicly displayed pieces of art from the collection in research, teaching and administrative buildings and sculptures in the gardens and public spaces. The library special collections and archives of documents of importance are also accessible upon request to those with library membership. |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Public access to open and green spaces | Yes |
Supporting Target 11.7 UCC provides provide universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible, green and public spaces. UCC has the good fortune to be located (largely) on the banks of River Lee on beautiful grounds with a significant area of formal gardens, informal green areas and riverside walks. All gardens and walks are freely accessible to members of the public and visitors are welcomed to enjoy our green spaces and plant collections. See UCC\'s Open Arboretum offering free tours of the campus all year round. See also UCC\'s1hr audio walking tour of the campus is available as a smart phone app to encourage visitors to walk around campus and learn about our green space, heritage and sustainability efforts. |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Provide artistic events for members of the public, such as concerts | Yes |
In line target 11.4 UCC School of Film, Theatre and Music provide an annual schedule of free and paid music and theatre performances which confirms >30. UCC Granary Theatre also provides a full annual schedule of arts and cultural events and performances. UCC also contributes to local arts through strategic partnership with Cork Opera House including an artist in residence. UCC Student societies such as Choral Society, Trad Soc, Dance Club etc all contribute wholesomely to local arts. An annual highlight in the UCC Arts Calendar for the past 15 years has been the UCC Summer’s Evening on the Quad/night on the Plaza, which has an open audience of thousands of people. |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Targets and measurement of sustainable commuting to campus | Yes |
Supporting targets 11.2, 11.6 and 11a, UCC has a commuter plan and a dedicated commuting plan manager who supports more sustainable commuting via walking, cycling, carpools, shuttle buses, public transport etc. See links from commuting webpage for the options. The commuter plan is updated and informed by regular (annual) commuting survey. It covers the period 2022. An annual commuter survey provides valuable information on modal share of staff and students so that strategies can be appropriately targeted. See Commuting to Campus weblink, and \'how we are doing tab ‘for summary of annual survey modal share results. |
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| Affordable and Clean Energy | Energy used per floor space (gigajoule/m2) of university buildings | Yes |
total energy = 207,762 GJ; total floor space = 231,000 m2; energy per floor space = 0.89 GJ/m2 |
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| Affordable and Clean Energy | Process for carbon management and reducing carbon dioxide emissions | Yes |
Addressing SDG target 7.2 and 7.3, UCC \'s Climate Action Roadmap details the plans that are in place for UCC to reduce its absolute carbon emissions by 51% by 2030. Pages 9-14 of UCC\'s Green Flag Reassessment report also details the approach taken and results to date over the last 4 years. |
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| Affordable and Clean Energy | Reviews to identify areas where energy waste is highest | Yes |
Addressing SDG target 7.3 and in compliance with UCC\'s ISO50001 Energy Management certification, the University undergoes annual external reviews of our energy management approach that identify where energy wastage is highest and the results of these reviews are available on the UCC Green Campus website. |
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| Affordable and Clean Energy | Policy to ensure all renovations or new builds follow energy efficiency standards | Yes |
Addressing SDG target 7.3, UCC has a policy in place that all new buildings and capital renovation projects must meet the Near Zero Energy Building (NZEB), achieve a minimum Building Energy Rating of A3 and a BREEAM Excellent Standard. This is highlighted within the University Masterplan, which was last updated in 2021. Recent completed projects include the new Mardyke Arena Squad gym, which was designed using low carbon analysis software to ensure the embodied carbon within the building is as low as possible. UCC also recently upgraded the Tyndall National Institute to become the oldest building in Ireland to achieve an A energy rating. These and other projects are detailed on pg 13 of the UCC Green Flag reassessment document. |
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| Affordable and Clean Energy | Plans to upgrade existing buildings to higher energy efficiency rating | Yes |
Addressing SDG target 7.3, pages 11-13 of the UCC Green Flag reassessment report details our approach to upgrading buildings for higher efficiency over the last number of years. See second link for the University\'s Climate Action Roadmap, which outlines the projects that are planned and underway in order to help the university exceed its mandatory target of a 51% reduction in emissions by 2030. The roadmap was submitted to government in 2023, but the University has been working on the project listing over the last number of years |
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| Affordable and Clean Energy | Plan to reduce overall energy consumption | Yes |
Addressing SDG target 7.3, energy efficiency is a key component of UCC\'s overall Climate Action Roadmap and Green Campus programme. See link to UCC Saver Saves scheme, an innovative programme to improve emissions across our most significant energy using buildings. See also page 5 and 7-8 of UCC\'s Climate Action Roadmap highlighting energy efficiency plans and projects underway. |
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| Affordable and Clean Energy | Policy on divesting from carbon-intensive energy industries, notably coal and oil | Yes |
Addressing SDG target 7.2, UCC has fully divested from fossil fuels and in 2018 signed the Principles of Responsible Investment. See publicly available STARS report for details on our sustainable investments. This addresses SDG 7, as well as UCC\'s Sustainability and Climate Action plan objective of ensuring that our \"investment portfolio meets the highest ESG standards\". |
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| Affordable and Clean Energy | Programmes for the local community to learn about the importance of energy efficiency and clean energy | Yes |
UCC’s Energise project is aligned with Goal 3 of UCC’s 2017-2022 strategic plan “Independent Thinking Shared Ambition” to create value for our community through an international outlook and informed and creative engagement on local and global issues. Researchers from UCC collaborated with the national Money Advice and Budgeting Service(MABS) to explore the barriers and enablers to greater energy efficiency in the home, with a focus on households with low disposable income. Outputs include a policy briefing to support MABS in advocating for a just transition to affordable and clean energy and peer-based information leaflets available to all MABS clients nationally. This initiative contributes to SDG targets 7.1, 7.3 an 17.14.UCC researchers in the MaREI Centre work on an engaged research project embedded in the community of Dingle Peninsula which operates numerous community outreach programmes, including schools and farms addressing SDG targets 7.2 and 7.3. |
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| Affordable and Clean Energy | Promoting public pledge on 100 per cent renewable energy beyond the university | Yes |
Addressing SDG target 7.2, UCC is supporting and collaborating with Cork City\'s position as one of the 100 ‘EU Mission Cities’ aiming to be climate-neutral, smart cities by 2030 through its participation in ‘Redesigning the Post-Industrial City’ (RePIC) is a joint master’s programme for those interested in reconceptualising the civic, cultural, and social fabric of post-industrial cities. The programme will deliver cross-disciplinary research and teaching with insights from leading European academics and cultural partners as part of the UNIC European University Alliance. UCC will collaborate with Cork City Council and local civic, arts, and cultural organisations to bring contemporary urban challenges and solutions to life. RePIC students will live and study in up to three universities over two years. As a signatory to the UNFCCC Race to Zero campaign, UCC is actively promoting a push to100% renewable energy. |
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| Affordable and Clean Energy | Services aimed at improving energy efficiency and clean energy for local industry | Yes |
Local company Irish Distillers announced a€50 million investment to become carbon neutral by 2050, underpinned by collaborative research with UCC researchers in line with Action 13 (page 36 of UCC\'s Strategic Plan https://www.ucc.ie/en/media/support/strategicplanning/UCCStrategicPlan2017-2022.pdf). UCC\'s research focussed on fully costed energy efficiency and renewable energy options for the distillery, overlayed by a multi-criteria decision support tool(https://www.ucc.ie/en/eri/projects/how-to-achieve-a-carbon-neutral-distillery.html). The Sustainable Futures project led by UCC also provides a range of educational offerings, workshops and training for enterprise and industry leaders to support their low carbon transition, including a focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy. These address SDG targets 7.2 and 7.3 |
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| Affordable and Clean Energy | Informing and support governments on policy development related to clean energy and energy-efficient technology | Yes |
Contributing to SDG Targets 7.2, 7.3 and17.14, and in line with UCC Strategic Plan Action 16 (https://www.ucc.ie/en/media/support/strategicplanning/UCCStrategicPlan2017-2022.pdf),UCC researchers in the MaREI Centre provided energy systems modelling analysis to the Irish Government under the CAPACITY project. Under this 10 year funding the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (split into two five year phases), Government Departments are able to directly access UCC’s expertise, in a bid to ensure future decisions on Ireland’s energy and climate policy are evidence-based. Specific Government policies underpinned by this include i) Ireland\'s first carbon budgets that were approved in 2022. See page 10-11of linked Oireachtas (Parliament) Committee Carbon Budgets Report and ii) quantifying the costs of carbon for the public spending code (page 119 of Climate Action Planhttps://assets.gov.ie/270956/94a5673c-163c-476a-921f-7399cdf3c8f5.pdf) |
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| Affordable and Clean Energy | Assistance for start-ups that foster and support a low-carbon economy or technology | Yes |
UCC\'s IGNITE programme is a comprehensive start-up incubation programme for founders working full-time on their start-up. Supporting the establishment of 100 graduate-led start-ups (20 start-ups supported in 2022 alone) through the Ignite Programme is a strategic priority for UCC under its strategic plan 2017-2022: Independent Thinking Shared Ambition. Examples are: 1. Volta – developing technologies for processing used car batteries for second-life battery energy storage to support renewable energy 2. MobyShare -developing a peer to peer car sharing platform to reduce levels of car ownership 3. Zirkulu -developing outdoor adventure wear clothing with technology to enhance recovery and reuse of materials 4. FashForward – delivering repair and upcycling workshops to reduce levels of consumption, currently offered to all UCC staff The IGNITE programme contributes to SDG targets 7.2, 7.3, 4.7 and 13.3. |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Policy to maximise water reuse across university | Yes |
In line with SDG Target 6.4 on water reuse, see Actions on section 6, page 11 of UCC\'s Sustainability and Climate Action Plan. This action is in relation to implementing ISO 46001stamndard for water efficiency at UCC. Separately, UCC is a certified water steward of Ireland\'s Water provider - Irish Water. UCC has developed and published a water charter and identified set of 12 priority areas to promote water reuse, minimise water use, and maximise water conservation. |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Measure the reuse of water across university | Yes |
In line with SDG Target 6.4 water use UCC accurately measures the use of water across the University. See Water use section of UCC\'s Sustainable, Tracking and Rating System return from 2022 which includes data on water reuse. See also Water Steward Charter - metering and monitoring section which clearly outlines information on measuring the reuse of water across the University. See also by way of example Boole Library Water Map. |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Supporting water conservation off campus | Yes |
In line with SDG Target 6.4 UCC is heavily involved off campus with regard to water conservation. This is often done through UCC\'s UN GeMS Water programme. See event on page 7 that took place in Italy in April 2022 with regard to water management and conservation. See also link to UCC\'s Global Goals Week where the aim of the events is to conserve water resources for sustainable development |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Landscape planting to minimise water usage | Yes |
In line with SDG targets 6.3 and 6.4 on water quality and efficiency, See Grounds Management Section of the Green Campus webpage link. UCC developed a rain garden or biofiltration area using low maintenance planting to attenuate and filter rainwater from the roof of the West Gate Lodge. [‘A raingarden is a planted depression or a feature swale that allows rainwater runoff from impervious urban areas such as roofs, walkways etc. reducing rainwater runoff by allowing storm water to soak into the ground (as opposed to flowing into storm drains and surface waters. They also improve water quality in nearby bodies of water’]. See page11 of second file for details in relation to raingarden project. |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Educational opportunities for local communities to learn about good water management | Yes |
In line with SDG targets 6.4 and 6.5 on water use and management, UCC\'s UN Gems Water Capacity Development Centre provides online training courses in water management which are open to the public locally and internationally. Developed in UCC and rolled out by UCC and Ireland\'s Environmental Protection Agency and Local Authority Waters Programme the citizen science stream index allows anyone to examine the quality of their local rivers or streams by looking at the types of creatures which are living in it. The schemes is being trialled with the support of locally led catchment projects (e.g., Norevision, Maigue RT, Inishownen RT, Farming for the Blue Dot EIP) and is currently being rolled out across LEADER areas. |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Promoting conscious water usage on campus and in wider community | Yes |
In line with SDG Target 6.4 See Section of UCC\'s Green Campus Forum webpage in in relation to water monitoring of consumption and the identification of significant users. See list of initiatives which actively promote the conscious use of water on campus. See also link to UCC\'s Certified Water Steward Status within Ireland via Ireland\' Water Company Irish Water. Separately see page 7 of UCC\'s UNGEMS water management event in Italy which promoted conscious water usage in the international community. |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Sustainable water extraction technologies on associated university grounds on and off campus | Yes |
UCC uses sustainable water extraction technologies in the following examples: See for example UCC\'s Water conservation initiatives as listed including Use of rainwater harvesting for toilet flushing, plant watering and use in glasshouse facilities. At UCC rainwater harvesting is employed at a number of buildings on and off campus. E.g. the Beaufort Research Lab which is located in Ringnaskiddy, Co. Cork and at the Crows Nest student accommodation both of which are off main campus. See also link to academic publication on one of UCC\'s buildings Western Gateway Building which is an award winning example for groundwater reuse for heating and cooling. |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Cooperating with local, regional, national or global governments on water security | Yes |
Representing UCC Prof. Owen McIntyre (School of Law) is the author of the Policy Synthesis Report – Status of TWM Governance and Implementation of SDG Indicator 6.5.2 published in September 2022.The report assists the NBI Member States to report on SDG Indicator 6.5.2 under various national, regional and international reporting frameworks. This action aligns with Goal 3 of UCC\'s strategic plan 2017-2022 to create value for our community through an international outlook and engagement on global issues. See also, link to UCC\'s Certified Water Steward Status within Ireland via the Irish Governments\' Water Company Irish Water. UCC is a certified Water Steward of the Irish Government. |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Water consumption per person | Yes |
consumption = 81665 m3. population = 25118. Consumption per person = 3.2512 m3 |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Process to treat wastewater | Yes |
All wastewater generated by UCC is discharged, under license, to the sewer network for treatment at a municipal wastewater treatment facility operated by Irish Water/local authority. See final paragraph in UCC Green Campus weblink on water management for public declaration on wastewater management at UCC. For a detailed description of the licensing process and wastewater treatment process please see the Irish Water website link provided. This best practice approach to water treatment directly addresses SDG target 6.3. |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Free drinking water for students, staff and visitors | Yes |
In line with SDG Target 6.1 UCC provides universal access to all students, staff and visitors to safe free drinking water. Drinking water fountains can be used free of charge throughout campus at publicly accessible locations, both indoors and outdoors. See also by way of example - details of drinking water fountains in the library building. |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Water consumption tracking | Yes |
Water metering is in place across the entire UCC property portfolio of 131 buildings. Water is supplied to UCC by Irish Water, the national service provider. Water bills issued by Irish Water are based on volume of water supplied to UCC. Total volume of water consumed by UCC annually is calculated from this. See link provided to UCC\'s Green Campus webpage which publicly outlines water management at UCC related to our Sustainability Strategy area (8.7). See also the publicly available UCC Green Campus Reasessement document which outlines our water reduction measurements over the period 2009-2022.The substantial reduction in consumption directly addresses SDG target 6.4. |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Process to prevent polluted water entering water system | Yes |
All UCC wastewater generated is treated by licensed wastewater treatment plant and quality is monitored to ensure it is of an appropriate standard prior to discharge. Capital project design teams asked to employ the principals of Sustainable Drainage Systems which both help attenuate stormwater and prevent pollution of surface waters by runoff. In addition, fuel interceptors are installed in car parks to intercept any fuel entering drains through surface waters. See web link to UCC Water Management, subheading ‘Wastewater Treatment’ and ‘Building & Landscape Design’. Also, the UCC Emergency Management and Business Continuity Plan addresses the actions to be taken in the event of a hazardous chemical spill etc. See Page 4 and further in the document as example. All capital projects undergo an Environmental Impact Assessments to identify and mitigate for any risk of water contamination or pollution incidents. This process directly addresses SDG target 6.3. |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Building standards to minimise water use | Yes |
See link to BREEAM Excellence standards within UCC\'s building design policy page. This is in line with SDG Target 6.4. For example all new UCC buildings and major renovation projects must achieve BREEAM Excellent Standard. BREEAM Excellent standard encourages sustainable water use in the operation of the building and its site, including reducing water consumption (internal and external) over the lifetime of the building and minimising losses through leakage. Separately, UCC is a certified water steward of Ireland\'s Water company - Irish Water. UCC has a water charter and set of 12 priority areas to minimise water use and maximise water conservation. |
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| Zero Hunger | Campus food waste tracking | Yes |
See UCC\'s annual waste report pages 3 and 4 where UCC tracks food waste generated and recycled at the University. UCC\'s catering is outsourced to KSG catering and a significant element of this contract includes sustainability considerations across all aspects of food sourcing and disposal. KSG employ a \"positive carbon\" tool, which uses artificial intelligence to track and measure the quantity and types of food wasted in their kitchens. These actions directly align with SDG 2. |
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| Zero Hunger | Campus food waste per person | Yes |
Total Food Waste = 65mt. Campus Population = 25118. Approx. food waste per person = 0.0025877...mt |
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| Zero Hunger | Programme on student food insecurity | Yes |
Addressing SDG Target 2.1 UCC operates a food bank and meal voucher scheme through UCC Students Union. These vouchers are funded by the University and represents a consistent programme on student food insecurity. UCC Health Matters is an ongoing health promoting prgramme on campus. It is a collaboration of staff and students who are working towards a healthier university environment for all. A World Health Organisation\'s \"Health Promoting University\" framework is used to address six action areas including 1. Food, Nutrition & Sustainability. |
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| Zero Hunger | Interventions to target hunger among students and staff - for example, providing access to food banks | Yes |
Addressing Target 2.1 of SDG2, UCC has a targeted continuous intervention in place to alleviate hunger among students and staff. It is primarily directed through UCC Student\'s Union. See link. UCC also has a food voucher/meal token scheme in place. UCC also has a community garden where students and staff can grow and harvest their own food. |
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| Zero Hunger | Provide food security and sustainable agriculture and aquaculture knowledge, skills or technology to local farmers and food producers | Yes |
In line with SDG targets 2.3 and 2.4 UCC consistently makes food security and sustainable agriculture and acquaculture knowledge available. See sustainable farming academy partnership developed by UCC with Tirlan and Baileys which runs for 20participants on an annual basis. See also UCC\'s Masters Programme in Sustainable Development, Agri Food and Cooperatives where food security and sustainable agriculture are covered in detail via many modules listed , with the knowledge shared with all participants. |
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| Zero Hunger | Events for local farmers and food producers to connect and transfer knowledge | Yes |
In line with SDG Target 2,3, See UCC &Institute of Food Science & Technology of Ireland conference in December 2022 which was an open event for participants. See also news from 2022 where UCC\'s diploma in speciality food production has seen particpants connect and through the transfer of knowledge has helped more than 300 small businesses grow. |
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| Zero Hunger | Access to university facilities for local famers and food producers to improve sustainable farming practices | Yes |
UCC\'s Urban Farm, supported through the University\'s Green Campus Living LaboratoryProgramme, works with local company Green Tower Ireland to research hydroponic systems for more sustainable food production. The farm is based on UCC\'s North Mall site. This project directly addresses SDG target 2.4. See UCC\'s Diploma in Food Manufacturing Management which offers participants access to university facilities, labs etc and is in line with SDG target 2.3. |
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| Zero Hunger | Prioritise purchase of products from local, sustainable sources | Yes |
Sustainability is a core value of the university\'s procurement strategy 2017-22 and Climate Action Policy 23-8, and a key condition for which tenders are evaluated (See link to procurement strategy). In line with Target 2.3KSG is the catering service provider for UCC.KSG are accredited by Bord Bia’s food sustainability programme, Origin Green. UCC\'s Farm to Fork programme sees 100tonnes of veg harvested from our UCC owned land and served in campus outlets. |
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| Zero Hunger | Sustainable food choices for all on campus, including vegetarian and vegan food | Yes |
In line with targets 2.1, 2.3 and 2.4, Vegan and vegetarian options are available in all outlets on a daily basis. See example menu. In addition, Meatless Mondays and vegetarian “Dirty Broccoli” popup restaurants are run by our catering outlets and an entirely plastic free café is also available on campus. The UCC Vegan Society, Animal Welfare Society and Environmental Society also collaborate to run vegan, vegetarian and sustainable food events. KSG provide all UCC catering. It has been awarded the highest accolade from the Sustainable Restaurant Association, a three star “Food Made Good” award and in 2019became a fully certified member of Bord Bia’s(Ireland’s Food Bord) sustainability programme, Origin Green. In partnership with KSG, UCC has run a ‘Farm to Fork’ since2016. This ensures locally produced food which is grown on the UCC owned farm only a few km from campus are sold in our restaurants and cafes. |
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| Zero Hunger | Healthy and affordable food choices for all on campus | Yes |
See healthy and affordable food options available at UCC as provided by UCC\'s catering company KSG. Note the prices. UCC Health Matters programme is committed to the provision of healthy food on campus. KSG, provide the Enrich programme (see details on their website), with a wellness toolkit and healthy food options highlighted on campus. UCC\'s restaurant committee monitors the implementation of the catering contract. This committee is composed of students and staff from all aspects of the university and any price increases must be discussed at the committee meetings. |
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| Partnerships | Publishing of specific data on the university’s performance against each of the 17 SDGs | Under consideration | N/A | N/A | Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences | 2025-03-13 12:43:49 |
| Partnerships | Commitment to meaningful education around the SDGs across the university, relevant and applicable to all students | Yes |
Panteion University has an active research portfolio focused on sustainability, including: 1.Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation 2. Social and Economic Inclusion (e.g., housing policy, refugee integration, gender equality) 3. Circular Economy and Bioeconomy 4.Urban Sustainability and Resilient Cities The university collaborates with national and international organizations to implement research and policy initiatives that support the SDGs, such as: 1.Horizon 2020 Projects on solidarity, sustainability, and environmental justice. 2. Erasmus+ Programs focusing on education for sustainable development and social inclusion. 3. Partnerships with NGOs and municipalities on green urban development, homelessness prevention, and refugee education. Integration of SDGs into the Curriculum: Panteion University embeds sustainability and the SDGs into multiple disciplines, ensuring that students across different faculties engage with these global challenges. 1. Undergraduate Courses: Cover topics such as sustainability in social policy, environmental economics, climate change law, sustainable urban planning, and social justice. 2. Postgraduate Programs: Offer specialized courses on sustainable development, EU environmental law, governance for climate change, and the circular economy. 3. Lifelong Learning Center (KE.DI.VI.M.) Programs: Provide training in green jobs, corporate social responsibility, gender equality, and intercultural education, directly aligned with SDGs such as Decent Work (SDG 8) and Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10). Commitment to Sustainability Beyond the Classroom: 1.Participation in the European Researchers’ Night: Showcasing sustainability-focused research to the public. 2.Green Campus Initiatives: Efforts to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability in university operations. 3. Student and Faculty Engagement: Encouraging participation in climate action movements, environmental campaigns, and social justice projects. |
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| Partnerships | Dedicated courses (full degrees, or electives) that address sustainability and the SDGs | Yes |
Postgraduate Level: 1.Subject and Objectives of Social Policy 2.Environmental Economics 3.Economics of Environment and Energy 4.International Law on Sustainable Development 5. International and EU Environmental Law 6.EU Policy on Environment and Energy: Policy Formation and Implementation 7. Law, Policy, and Governance for Climate Change 8.International Law on Sustainable Development Additionally, the Lifelong Learning Center (KE.DI.VI.M.) at Panteion University places a strong emphasis on education for sustainability, offering a variety of modern and relevant programs focused on this field. These include: 1.Skills for Green Jobs in the Circular Economy, Sustainable Development, and Bioeconomy 2.Corporate Social Responsibility 3.Women, Gender, and Politics 4.Prevention and Response to Gender-Based Violence 5.Planning and Organizing Solidarity and Social Policy Actions 6.Intercultural Education – Behavioral Analysis 7.Annual Training Program in Intercultural Education At the same time, a wide range of doctoral dissertations are being conducted at Panteion University in the field of sustainability. To date, the following dissertations have been completed: 128 on Sustainability, 191 on Sustainable Development, 281 on Sustainable Growth Indicative Courses Related to Sustainability in Degree Programs Undergraduate Level: 1.Concepts and Objectives of Social Policy 2.Housing and Social Policy 3.Management of Natural and Energy Resources 4.Economic Development 5.Environmental Economics and Policy 6.Economy, Sustainability, and Sustainable Development Goals 7.Environmental Economics, Natural Resources, and Sustainable Development 8.Ecological Economics, Circular Economy, and Bioeconomy 9. Climate Change, Sustainable Development, and Green Economy 10. Sociology of Sustainable Development 11.The UN Agenda for Sustainable Development: Political, Legal, and Economic Dimensions of the 17 Goals 12.International Law and Policy for Environmental Protection 13.European Law and Policy for Environmental Protection |
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| Partnerships | Dedicated outreach educational activities for the wider community, which could include alumni, local residents, displaced people | Yes |
Panteion University actively engages in outreach educational activities for the wider community, including alumni, local residents, and displaced individuals. Through its Lifelong Learning Center, the university offers various programs aimed at fostering continuous education and skill development beyond the traditional student body. Additionally, Panteion University is involved in several Erasmus+ and UNHCR-funded projects that support refugee education and social integration. Panteion University also Collaborates with local municipalities (e.g., Athens, Piraeus, Nea Smyrni, Kallithea) on socially beneficial programs, including cultural events, legal aid, and social work. The Gender Studies Laboratory implements initiatives such as ProGender and Safe at Work, which promote gender equality, social justice, and workplace inclusivity. |
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| Partnerships | Collaborating with NGOs to tackle SDGs through student volunteering programmes, research programmes or educational resources | Yes |
The university has established partnerships with various organizations (both charitable and non-charitable) to provide assistance to vulnerable social groups, such as:The Network for the Right to Housing: The goal of the network is to combat homelessness in Greece, support socially excluded groups and homeless individuals, and advocate for the right to quality housing for all citizens. The university has established partnerships with various organizations (both charitable and non-charitable) to provide assistance to vulnerable social groups, such as: The Greek Council for Refugees: A specialized Non-Governmental Organization leading efforts to protect asylum and human rights The university has established partnerships with various organizations (both charitable and non-charitable) to provide assistance to vulnerable social groups, such as: The Hellenic League for Human Rights: The League is the oldest Non-Governmental Organization for the protection of human rights in Greece and a regular member of the International Federation for Human Rights. The university has established partnerships with various organizations (both charitable and non-charitable) to provide assistance to vulnerable social groups, such as: NGOs conducting streetwork activities for people living on the streets (Ithaca Laundry, STEPS, Emfasis). The university has established partnerships with various organizations (both charitable and non-charitable) to provide assistance to vulnerable social groups, such as: Syngrou Avenue Network: Established with the participation of local authorities, educational institutions, and cultural organizations operating along Syngrou Avenue. The Network aims to foster collaboration among its members and promote joint initiatives that strengthen the local community and support sustainable development through culture and the creative economy. Syngrou Avenue itself is also a subject of study and intervention, with the goal of improving residents\\\' quality of life through a strategic sustainable mobility plan. Additionally, the Network seeks to coordinate actions and collaborate with stakeholders active along the coastal front and Piraeus Avenue. Laboratory of Sociology of Education and Civilization of the Department of Sociology, School of Social Sciences:Participation of the Laboratory in Research on Sustainability Literacy & Perspective, organized by the UNSDSN Youth GR network in collaboration with Get Involved. Laboratory of Sociology of Education and Civilization of the Department of Sociology, School of Social Sciences: Conducting a Nationwide Survey to record citizens\\\' perceptions and attitudes regarding recycling and waste management. The survey was conducted through focus groups in Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, and Larissa and was funded by the National Center for Environment and Sustainable Development of the Ministry of Environment and Energy. The research findings will be used to shape the relevant national policy. Establishment and Operation of the Victim Information Unit (M.E.TH.E) of the Municipality of Piraeus under the scientific supervision of the Urban Criminology Laboratory. The unit aims to support victims of all types of crime and their environment by providing information, psychological support, awareness, and legal counseling. Gender Studies Laboratory: The Laboratory has implemented a series of research projects aimed at achieving gender equality. Some of these projects include: The Greek Elderly Care System Facing Demographic Aging: Challenges of inclusivity and gender equality. Gender Studies Laboratory: The Laboratory has implemented a series of research projects aimed at achieving gender equality. Some of these projects include:Gender Discrimination in Multiple Crises. Gender Studies Laboratory: The Laboratory has implemented a series of research projects aimed at achieving gender equality. Some of these projects include:ASTRAPI EU Project (2019-2022): Active Strategies for Prevention and Handling Sexual Harassment Incidents. Gender Studies Laboratory: The Laboratory has implemented a series of research projects aimed at achieving gender equality. Some of these projects include: Addressing Gender-Based Violence through Sports: A pilot program by the Gender Studies Laboratory (2022-2023). Gender Studies Laboratory: The Laboratory has implemented a series of research projects aimed at achieving gender equality. Some of these projects include: Safe At Work (2022-2024) Gender Studies Laboratory: The Laboratory has implemented a series of research projects aimed at achieving gender equality. Some of these projects include: Gender Equality in the Workforce: Balancing professional and family/private life in Greek industries. Panteion University actively participates in the implementation of numerous research projects such as: Green Roofs in Higher Education Institutions as Sustainable Centers for Research, Participation, Environmental Consciousness, and O2 Generation – GreenO2 (Project Code: 2023-1-IT02-KA220-HED-000156281, Duration: 1/9/2023 - 31/8/2026). Panteion University actively participates in the implementation of numerous research projects such as:G-Force: Enforcing gender equality and contributing to sexual orientation respect in higher education institutions (Duration: 1/12/2023 - 30/11/2025). Panteion University actively participates in the implementation of numerous research projects such as: InterMEDs: Fostering ‘Intercultural Mediators’ as a practice for establishing community coalitions and mutual understanding (Duration: 1/10/2019 - 30/9/2021). Panteion University actively participates in the implementation of numerous research projects such as:POVE.R.RE: Poverty and Housing Precariousness in Rural Areas through the Lens of Social Resilience (ELIDEK). Panteion University actively participates in the implementation of numerous research projects such as: Continugee: Ensuring Continuity in Education for Refugee Children (Erasmus+). Panteion University actively participates in the implementation of numerous research projects such as: Measures to Prevent Homelessness after Release from Prison (FEANTSA). Panteion University actively participates in the implementation of numerous research projects such as: Housing Policy in Greece: Assessment of Housing Policies and Contemporary State Interventions (IME GSEVEE). Panteion University actively participates in the implementation of numerous research projects such as: Evaluating Housing Initiatives for Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Athens (Amigos de Ritsona Housing Project). Panteion University actively participates in the implementation of numerous research projects such as: Study on the Existing Condition of Homeless Services in the Municipality of Athens (Network for the Right to Housing and Accommodation). Panteion University actively participates in the implementation of numerous research projects such as: Housing Foreclosures Observatory (Rosa Luxemburg Foundation). Panteion University actively participates in the implementation of numerous research projects such as: Inclusive Cities: Infrastructures of Social Integration and Refugee Settlement (University of Crete Research Center). Panteion University actively participates in the implementation of numerous research projects such as: BRECht: Beyond the ‘Refugee Crisis’: Investigating Patterns of Integration of Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Greece (ELIDEK). Panteion University actively participates in the implementation of numerous research projects such as: Social Solidarity Income: Implementation Evaluation (Operational Program \\\"Human Resources Development\\\", ESF). Panteion University actively participates in the implementation of numerous research projects such as:Assessment of the Role of State and Other Actors in Housing and Assistance for Asylum Seekers in Greece (UNHCR). Panteion University actively participates in the implementation of numerous research projects such as:SOLIDUS: Solidarity in European Societies: Empowerment, Social Justice, and Citizenship (HORIZON 2020). Panteion University actively participates in the implementation of numerous research projects such as:Horizon BIO2GREC: Promoting systemic transitions of high-GHG-emitting EU regions into bioeconomy-driven model regions through actionable measures. Panteion University actively participates in the implementation of numerous research projects such as: Life Profile: Improving financial security provisions for Environmental Liability Directive (ELD) activities via risk assessment tools. Panteion University actively participates in the implementation of numerous research projects such as: Life Debag: Integrated awareness campaign for reducing plastic bag pollution in marine environments. Panteion University actively participates in the implementation of numerous research projects such as: Life Climatre: Development of a new methodology and innovative tool for measuring carbon dioxide stocks in permanent tree crops. Panteion University actively participates in the implementation of numerous research projects such as: Life Oliver: Development of financial incentive systems for carbon farming and carbon credit exchange in the voluntary carbon market, with a focus on olive oil production. Panteion University actively participates in the implementation of numerous research projects such as: Life GEOGARBON: A preparatory project on climate change that collects agricultural data to estimate agriculture’s role in mitigating climate change through CO₂ emission reduction. Panteion University actively participates in the implementation of numerous research projects such as: GLAMMONS: Resilient, Sustainable, and Participatory Practices for Cultural Institutions and the Commons, aiming to ensure sustainability, accessibility, and well-being in the sector. Panteion University actively participates in the implementation of numerous research projects such as: SIMPLE: Identifying sustainability pathways, business models, and impact measurement methodologies tailored to SMEs, fostering economic resilience and social innovation. Panteion University actively participates in the implementation of numerous research projects such as: ATSRAPI Project: A 30-month research project on developing effective intervention strategies, training methodologies, curricula, and tools for preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. Panteion University actively participates in the implementation of numerous research projects such as: MSCA CORAL-ITN: Investigating emerging collaborative workspaces (coworking spaces, creative hubs, fab labs) in non-urban areas facing investment, entrepreneurship, and employment challenges, as well as brain drain. |
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| Partnerships | Collaborating internationally to capture data relating to SDGs | Yes |
Signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between Panteion University and Columbia University: The purpose of the Memorandum is to foster research development and promote academic collaboration, including the co-organization of seminars and educational programs, joint research projects, public discussions, and academic symposia, as well as the hosting of visiting researchers from both universities. Partnership with Universities: Université Lumière Lyon 2, Institute of Communication, and Universitatea Din București, Faculty of Journalism and Communication Sciences (Master’s Program: “Media, Development, and Society”) This is a consortium between three public universities that allows students to obtain dual degrees from two of the three partner institutions of their choice, without tuition fees. The agreement aims to promote interdisciplinarity and complementarity. It is the result of a long-standing collaboration among the three universities, featuring joint research projects, faculty and student mobility within bilateral Erasmus+ agreements, as well as other academic exchanges and co-organized initiatives. |
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| Partnerships | Relationships with regional NGOs and government for SDG policy | Yes |
The university has established partnerships with various organizations (both charitable and non-charitable) to provide assistance to vulnerable social groups, such as:Network for the Right to Housing: The goal of the network is to combat homelessness in Greece, support socially excluded groups and homeless individuals, and advocate for the right to quality housing for all citizens. The university has established partnerships with various organizations (both charitable and non-charitable) to provide assistance to vulnerable social groups, such as:Greek Council for Refugees: A specialized Non-Governmental Organization leading efforts to protect asylum and human rights. The university has established partnerships with various organizations (both charitable and non-charitable) to provide assistance to vulnerable social groups, such as:The Hellenic League for Human Rights: The League is the oldest Non-Governmental Organization for the protection of human rights in Greece and a regular member of the International Federation for Human Rights. The university has established partnerships with various organizations (both charitable and non-charitable) to provide assistance to vulnerable social groups, such as:NGOs conducting streetwork activities for people living on the streets (Ithaca Laundry, STEPS, Emfasis). The university has established partnerships with various organizations (both charitable and non-charitable) to provide assistance to vulnerable social groups, such as:Municipality of Nea Smyrni: Development of initiatives and research for the adoption of \\\"smart\\\" services that enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors of the Municipality of Ancient Olympia, as well as actions aimed at the intellectual and psychosocial support of vulnerable social groups and individuals in need of assistance. The university has established partnerships with various organizations (both charitable and non-charitable) to provide assistance to vulnerable social groups, such as:Municipality of Vyronas: Collaboration on emblematic initiatives with an impact on urban space and interventions of social and environmental character. Municipality of Athens: Design and development of model solutions for green, sustainable, climate-neutral, resilient, and innovative cities. Enhancement of residents\\\' quality of life. The university has established partnerships with various organizations (both charitable and non-charitable) to provide assistance to vulnerable social groups, such as:Syngrou Avenue Network: Established with the participation of local authorities, educational institutions, and cultural organizations operating along Syngrou Avenue. The Network aims to foster collaboration among its members and promote joint initiatives that strengthen the local community and support sustainable development through culture and the creative economy. Syngrou Avenue itself is also a subject of study and intervention, with the goal of improving residents\\\' quality of life through a strategic sustainable mobility plan. Additionally, the Network seeks to coordinate actions and collaborate with stakeholders active along the coastal front and Piraeus Avenue. The university has established partnerships with various organizations (both charitable and non-charitable) to provide assistance to vulnerable social groups, such as:Municipality of Ancient Olympia: Development of initiatives and research for the adoption of \\\"smart\\\" services that enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors, as well as actions aimed at the intellectual and psychosocial support of vulnerable social groups and individuals in need of assistance. The university has established partnerships with various organizations (both charitable and non-charitable) to provide assistance to vulnerable social groups, such as:Municipality of Penteli: Collaboration on innovative initiatives with an impact on urban space and interventions of social and environmental character. The university has established partnerships with various organizations (both charitable and non-charitable) to provide assistance to vulnerable social groups, such as:Municipality of Kallithea: Initiatives undertaken by the involved parties for the development and organization of actions that contribute to economic growth, social welfare, and cohesion, as well as the overall improvement of the quality of life for the local community. |
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| Partnerships | Collaborating internationally to develop best practice on tackling SDGs | Yes |
Signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between Panteion University and Columbia University: The purpose of the Memorandum is to foster research development and promote academic collaboration, including the co-organization of seminars and educational programs, joint research projects, public discussions, and academic symposia, as well as the hosting of visiting researchers from both universities. Partnership with Universities: Université Lumière Lyon 2, Institute of Communication, and Universitatea Din București, Faculty of Journalism and Communication Sciences (Master’s Program: “Media, Development, and Society”) This is a consortium between three public universities that allows students to obtain dual degrees from two of the three partner institutions of their choice, without tuition fees. The agreement aims to promote interdisciplinarity and complementarity. It is the result of a long-standing collaboration among the three universities, featuring joint research projects, faculty and student mobility within bilateral Erasmus+ agreements, as well as other academic exchanges and co-organized initiatives. |
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| Partnerships | Cross-sectoral dialogue about SDGs with government or NGOs | Yes |
The university has established partnerships with various organizations (both charitable and non-charitable) to provide assistance to vulnerable social groups, such as:The Network for the Right to Housing: The goal of the network is to combat homelessness in Greece, support socially excluded groups and homeless individuals, and advocate for the right to quality housing for all citizens. The university has established partnerships with various organizations (both charitable and non-charitable) to provide assistance to vulnerable social groups, such as:Greek Council for Refugees: A specialized Non-Governmental Organization leading efforts to protect asylum and human rights. The university has established partnerships with various organizations (both charitable and non-charitable) to provide assistance to vulnerable social groups, such as:The Hellenic League for Human Rights: The League is the oldest Non-Governmental Organization for the protection of human rights in Greece and a regular member of the International Federation for Human Rights. The university has established partnerships with various organizations (both charitable and non-charitable) to provide assistance to vulnerable social groups, such as:NGOs conducting streetwork activities for people living on the streets (Ithaca Laundry, STEPS, Emfasis). The university has established partnerships with various organizations (both charitable and non-charitable) to provide assistance to vulnerable social groups, such as:Municipality of Nea Smyrni: Development of initiatives and research for the adoption of \\\"smart\\\" services that enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors of the Municipality of Ancient Olympia, as well as actions aimed at the intellectual and psychosocial support of vulnerable social groups and individuals in need of assistance. The university has established partnerships with various organizations (both charitable and non-charitable) to provide assistance to vulnerable social groups, such as:Municipality of Vyronas: Collaboration on emblematic initiatives with an impact on urban space and interventions of social and environmental character. The university has established partnerships with various organizations (both charitable and non-charitable) to provide assistance to vulnerable social groups, such as:Municipality of Athens: Design and development of model solutions for green, sustainable, climate-neutral, resilient, and innovative cities. Enhancement of residents\\\' quality of life. The university has established partnerships with various organizations (both charitable and non-charitable) to provide assistance to vulnerable social groups, such as:Syngrou Avenue Network: Established with the participation of local authorities, educational institutions, and cultural organizations operating along Syngrou Avenue. The Network aims to foster collaboration among its members and promote joint initiatives that strengthen the local community and support sustainable development through culture and the creative economy. Syngrou Avenue itself is also a subject of study and intervention, with the goal of improving residents\\\' quality of life through a strategic sustainable mobility plan. Additionally, the Network seeks to coordinate actions and collaborate with stakeholders active along the coastal front and Piraeus Avenue. The university has established partnerships with various organizations (both charitable and non-charitable) to provide assistance to vulnerable social groups, such as:Municipality of Ancient Olympia: Development of initiatives and research for the adoption of \\\"smart\\\" services that enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors, as well as actions aimed at the intellectual and psychosocial support of vulnerable social groups and individuals in need of assistance. The university has established partnerships with various organizations (both charitable and non-charitable) to provide assistance to vulnerable social groups, such as:Municipality of Penteli: Collaboration on innovative initiatives with an impact on urban space and interventions of social and environmental character. The university has established partnerships with various organizations (both charitable and non-charitable) to provide assistance to vulnerable social groups, such as:Municipality of Kallithea: Initiatives undertaken by the involved parties for the development and organization of actions that contribute to economic growth, social welfare, and cohesion, as well as the overall improvement of the quality of life for the local community. |
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| Reduced Inequalities | Accommodation policy or strategy for people with disabilities, including adequate funding | Under consideration | N/A | N/A | Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences | 2025-03-11 11:55:49 |
| Reduced Inequalities | Anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies | Yes |
Panteion University has established a Gender Equality and Anti-Discrimination Committee (G.E.A.C.), which is responsible for preparing action plans to promote and ensure substantial equality within the institution. However, specific information regarding a policy of non-discrimination against transgender individuals is not readily available in the provided sources. For more detailed information on this matter, it would be advisable to contact the university directly or consult their official communications. The Gender Equality Action Plan 2022-2025 of Panteion University outlines policies and actions to promote gender equality in education, research, and administration. Student Ombudsperson: Panteion University has established an independent Student Ombudsperson Office, where every student can submit their concerns or complaints. The Ombudsperson intervenes to mediate and assist in resolving these issues effectively and fairly. Panteion University has policies in place to protect individuals who report discrimination such as the Code of Ethics & Anti-Discrimination Policy |
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| Reduced Inequalities | Existence of a diversity and equality committee, office or officer | Yes |
Panteion University has established a Gender Equality and Anti-Discrimination Committee (G.E.A.C.), which is responsible for preparing action plans to promote and ensure substantial equality within the institution. However, specific information regarding a policy of non-discrimination against transgender individuals is not readily available in the provided sources. For more detailed information on this matter, it would be advisable to contact the university directly or consult their official communications. Student Ombudsperson: Panteion University has established an independent Student Ombudsperson Office, where every student can submit their concerns or complaints. The Ombudsperson intervenes to mediate and assist in resolving these issues effectively and fairly. |
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| Reduced Inequalities | Mentoring, counselling or peer support programmes aimed at students and staff from under-represented groups | Yes |
The Centre for Gender Studies is a research laboratory of the Department of Social Policy at Panteion University to cover teaching and research needs in the fields of gender in social policy and policy analysis of gender equality at the international, European, national and local level. Panteion University\'s Center for Training and Lifelong Learning (Κ.Ε.ΔΙ.ΒΙ.Μ.) emphasizes on gender issues such as: 1. Women, Gender, and Politics 2.Prevention and Addressing Gender-Based Violence Seminars for skill-building and career advancement targeting women researchers, PhD candidates, and students. The goal is to reduce job insecurity and improve women\\\'s participation in research and academia The careers Service Office also provides seminars for skill-building and career advancement to address gender-related employment challenges and improve opportunities for women in research and academic careers |
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| Reduced Inequalities | Accessible facilities for people with disabilities | Yes |
The Library of Panteion University is committed to including its print-disabled users, ensuring immediate and unobstructed access without discrimination for all its users. For the past 15 years, it has developed accessibility services, primarily to serve students who face difficulties reading printed material. In 2018, the Accessibility Team of Panteion University further enhanced its services for students with print disabilities. Additionally, the Library collaborates with the Accessibility Team of the Hellenic Academic Libraries Link (HEAL-Link) and the Unit for Equal Access for Persons with Disabilities and Persons with Special Educational Needs (MOPAV) to facilitate access to educational material for students with disabilities. Student Ombudsperson: Panteion University has established an independent Student Ombudsperson Office, where every student can submit their concerns or complaints. The Ombudsperson intervenes to mediate and assist in resolving these issues effectively and fairly. |
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| Reduced Inequalities | Support services for people with disabilities | Yes |
Panteion\'s library also collaborates with the Accessible Multi-modal Electronic Library of Greece (AMELib), a digital library exclusively for certified print-disabled users, providing accessible books in various digital formats The Panteion University Library strives to be fully inclusive by providing: hysical Accessibility: The library is designed to be accessible to all users. Assistive Technologies: Available tools include character recognition software, screen reading and magnification software, text-to-speech applications, and Braille translation and embossing equipment. Accessible Digital Formats: Textbooks and other materials are offered in formats suitable for users who are blind, have low vision, or face other reading challenges. The Career Office of Panteion University, in collaboration with the Counseling and Psychological Support Service, provides to students with disabilities and/or special educational needs meetings to discuss topics such as:Their academic progress. Issues concerning their studies. Opportunities and challenges faced during their studies. |
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| Reduced Inequalities | Access schemes for people with disabilities | Yes |
The Panteion University Library strives to be fully inclusive by providing: hysical Accessibility: The library is designed to be accessible to all users. Assistive Technologies: Available tools include character recognition software, screen reading and magnification software, text-to-speech applications, and Braille translation and embossing equipment. Accessible Digital Formats: Textbooks and other materials are offered in formats suitable for users who are blind, have low vision, or face other reading challenges. Panteion\'s library also collaborates with the Accessible Multi-modal Electronic Library of Greece (AMELib), a digital library |
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| Reduced Inequalities | Non-discriminatory admissions policy | Yes |
Panteion University has established a Gender Equality Committee responsible for developing action plans to promote and ensure substantial equality within the institution. However, specific policies addressing application, acceptance, entry, and participation rates for female students are not publicly detailed. The Gender Equality Action Plan 2022-2025 of Panteion University outlines policies and actions to promote gender equality in education, research, and administration. |
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| Reduced Inequalities | Planned action to recruit students and staff from under-represented groups | Yes |
The Centre for Gender Studies is a research laboratory of the Department of Social Policy at Panteion University to cover teaching and research needs in the fields of gender in social policy and policy analysis of gender equality at the international, European, national and local level. Seminars for skill-building and career advancement targeting women researchers, PhD candidates, and students. The goal is to reduce job insecurity and improve women\\\'s participation in research and academia The careers Service Office also provides seminars for skill-building and career advancement to address gender-related employment challenges and improve opportunities for women in research and academic careers Student Ombudsperson: Panteion University has established an independent Student Ombudsperson Office, where every student can submit their concerns or complaints The Ombudsperson intervenes to mediate and assist in resolving these issues effectively and fairly. On December 9, 2022, during its 4th session, the Rector\'s Council of Panteion University decided to establish the Unit for Equal Access. This unit has been included in the new Administrative Services Organization of Panteion University, which has been submitted for approval to the Ministry of Education, and is designated as an independent service reporting directly to the Rector. |
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| Quality Education | Educational events that provide vocational training for those not studying at the university | Yes |
Panteion University offers vocational training opportunities to individuals not enrolled as regular students through its Lifelong Learning Center. These programs are designed to provide professional development and skill enhancement across various disciplines. For more details on available courses and enrollment procedures. |
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| Quality Education | Events that are open to the general public, such as lectures or specific educational courses | Yes |
The University\'s Laboratory of Sociology of Education and Culture has implemented innovative actions centered on sustainable development. These include organizing seminars and workshops aimed at raising awareness and educating both the academic community and the public on sustainability issues. Such events are often accessible to non-students, fostering community engagement in sustainability topics. The Centre for Political Research at Panteion University hosts various seminars and workshops Panteion University organizes events that are open to the general public, including lectures and educational courses. |
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| Quality Education | Educational outreach activities in the local community, including schools | Yes |
Evaluation of Housing and Reintegration Programs: The university has conducted assessments of housing policies aimed at supporting vulnerable groups. Online Lecture: “Migration and motherhood: The experiences of Southern European mothers in Norway” Transfer of expertise and consulting guidance to networks and organizations involved in housing extremely poor populations (Network for the Right to Housing, Greek Council for Refugees). Design and execution of the first state-conducted homelessness census in Greece during the period 2016-2018. Organization of an awareness-raising event about AIDS, during which a team of specialized healthcare professionals from the Municipal Clinics of Athens Municipality informs the Panteion University community about sexually transmitted diseases, with an emphasis on AIDS. Simultaneously, rapid HIV testing is conducted anonymously at the university clinic for community members (students, professors, administrative staff) who wish to be tested. The test requires only a drop of blood from a finger, and results are available within one minute. Series of six (6) seminars under the general title: \"Housing as a Human Right\", in collaboration with the Social Policy Laboratory of Panteion University, the Network for the Right to Housing, and the Hellenic League for Human Rights. Seminar on the transfer of know-how to staff of homeless services organized by the Network for the Right to Housing. Organization of the workshop \"Preventing & Addressing Gender-Based Violence through Sports\" by the Gender Studies Laboratory of the Department of Social Policy and the sports club \"ALTIS\" |
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| Quality Education | Policy to ensure that these activities are open to all, regardless of ethnicity, religion, disability, immigration status or gender | Yes |
Panteion University has established policies to ensure that all activities are open to everyone, irrespective of ethnicity, religion, disability, immigration status, or gender. The university\'s Gender Equality and Anti-Discrimination Committee (G.E.A.C.) is dedicated to promoting and ensuring substantial equality across educational, research, and administrative procedures. This committee is responsible for preparing action plans to uphold and advance equality within the university\'s operations. Panteion University has established an independent Student Ombudsperson Office, where every student can submit their concerns or complaints. The Ombudsperson intervenes to mediate and assist in resolving these issues effectively and fairly. To providing specialized equipment and services to facilitate access for print-disabled individuals, academic libraries also accept requests from these individuals for accessible bibliography, based on Law 4672/2020 (Official Gazette 48A’), entitled \"Incorporation of Directive on accessible formats for persons who are blind, visually impaired, or otherwise print-disabled,\" which implements the relevant European Directive into Greek legislation.he Library of Panteion University is committed to including its print-disabled users, ensuring immediate and unobstructed access without discrimination for all its users. For the past 15 years, it has developed accessibility services, primarily to serve students who face difficulties reading printed material. In 2018, the Accessibility Team of Panteion University further enhanced its services for students with print disabilities. Additionally, the Library collaborates with the Accessibility Team of the Hellenic Academic Libraries Link (HEAL-Link) and the Unit for Equal Access for Persons with Disabilities and Persons with Special Educational Needs (MOPAV) to facilitate access to educational material for students with disabilities. On December 9, 2022, during its 4th session, the Rector\'s Council of Panteion University decided to establish the Unit for Equal Access. This unit has been included in the new Administrative Services Organization of Panteion University, which has been submitted for approval to the Ministry of Education, and is designated as an independent service reporting directly to the Rector. Currently, the Unit for Equal Access offers the following services: 1. Recording the needs of students with disabilities and/or special educational needs through structured interviews. 2. Participation in the accessibility committee. 3. Documenting all actions related to accessibility issues within the university. |
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Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences | 2025-03-10 12:24:55 |
| Quality Education | Access to educational resources for those not studying at the university | Yes |
Panteion University extends access to certain educational resources for individuals not formally enrolled at the institution. External users are welcome to utilize the university\'s library facilities, including open-access collections and reading rooms, for on-site research and study purposes. The Center for Lifelong Learning at Panteion University emphasizes sustainability education by offering a variety of contemporary programs focused on this field. These programs include: 1.Skills for Green Jobs in the Circular Economy, Sustainable Development, and Bioeconomy 2.Corporate Social Responsibility 3.Women, Gender, and Politics 4.Prevention and Addressing Gender-Based Violence 5. Design and Organization of Solidarity Actions and Social Policy 6.Intercultural Education – Behavior Analysis 7.Annual Training in Intercultural Education The University\'s Laboratory of Sociology of Education and Culture has implemented innovative actions centered on sustainable development. These include organizing seminars and workshops aimed at raising awareness and educating both the academic community and the public on sustainability issues. Such events are often accessible to non-students, fostering community engagement in sustainability topics. Panteion University collaborates with various organizations to host public events, seminars, and conferences on topics related to sustainability and social sciences. These events are typically open to the public, providing opportunities for non-students to engage with contemporary research and discussions. |
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| Gender Equality | Encouraging applications in areas where women are under-represented | Yes |
The careers Service Office also provides seminars for skill-building and career advancement to address gender-related employment challenges and improve opportunities for women in research and academic careers Seminars for skill-building and career advancement targeting women researchers, PhD candidates, and students. The goal is to reduce job insecurity and improve women\\\'s participation in research and academia Panteion University\'s Center for Training and Lifelong Learning (Κ.Ε.ΔΙ.ΒΙ.Μ.) emphasizes on gender issues such as: 1. Women, Gender, and Politics 2.Prevention and Addressing Gender-Based Violence |
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| Gender Equality | Accessible childcare facilities for students | No | N/A | N/A | Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences | 2025-03-10 11:07:29 |
| Gender Equality | Accessible childcare facilities for staff | No | N/A | N/A | Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences | 2025-03-10 11:07:29 |
| Gender Equality | Women's mentoring schemes, in which at least 10 per cent of female students participate | No | N/A | N/A | Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences | 2025-03-10 11:07:29 |
| Gender Equality | Track women's graduation rate compared with men's and scheme in place to close any gap | No | N/A | N/A | Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences | 2025-03-10 11:07:29 |
| Gender Equality | Policy of non-discrimination against women | Yes |
Panteion University has established a Gender Equality Committee responsible for developing action plans to promote and ensure substantial equality within the institution. However, specific policies addressing application, acceptance, entry, and participation rates for female students are not publicly detailed. The Gender Equality Action Plan 2022-2025 of Panteion University outlines policies and actions to promote gender equality in education, research, and administration. The Centre for Gender Studies is a research laboratory of the Department of Social Policy at Panteion University to cover teaching and research needs in the fields of gender in social policy and policy analysis of gender equality at the international, European, national and local level. |
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| Gender Equality | Policy of non-discrimination against transgender people | Yes |
Panteion University has established a Gender Equality and Anti-Discrimination Committee (G.E.A.C.), which is responsible for preparing action plans to promote and ensure substantial equality within the institution. However, specific information regarding a policy of non-discrimination against transgender individuals is not readily available in the provided sources. For more detailed information on this matter, it would be advisable to contact the university directly or consult their official communications. The Gender Equality Action Plan 2022-2025 of Panteion University outlines policies and actions to promote gender equality in education, research, and administration. |
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| Gender Equality | Maternity and paternity policies that support women's participation | Yes |
Panteion University adheres to Greek national legislation concerning maternity and paternity leave, thereby supporting women\\\'s participation within the institution. Panteion University has established policies to support women\\\'s participation through measures aimed at work-life balance, parental leave, and family-friendly policies. Among the Key Policies of the Gender Equality Action Plan is the identification of the tracking the number of academic, administrative, and research staff using parental leave and also to promote policy and measures improving work-life balance. |
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| Gender Equality | Policy protecting those reporting discrimination | Yes |
Panteion University has policies in place to protect individuals who report discrimination such as the Code of Ethics & Anti-Discrimination Policy The Committee on Gender Equality (ΕΙΦ), the Student Ombudsman are designated as official channels for reporting discrimination. The university allows anonymous and confidential reporting, ensuring that complainants are not subject to retaliation Panteion also supports Victims of Discrimination & Harassment. Psychological and legal support services are available to victims of discrimination and harassment through the university’s Counseling and Psychological Support Service Student Ombudsperson: Panteion University has established an independent Student Ombudsperson Office, where every student can submit their concerns or complaints. The Ombudsperson intervenes to mediate and assist in resolving these issues effectively and fairly. |
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| Gender Equality | Female senior academic staff. (Senior roles can include professorships, deanships and senior university leaders. The category does not include honorary positions. All data are provided as full-time equivalents.) | Yes |
Panteion University has a female Rector, Professor Christina Koulouri, who was re-elected for a second term from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2028. Additionally, the university\\\'s teaching and research staff includes several women in senior academic positions, such as Professors and Associate Professors. More specifically, Panteion has 81 female Faculty Members, 3 Special Teaching Staff (ΕΕΠ), 12 Laboratory Teaching Staff (ΕΔΙΠ), Special Technical Staff (ΕΤΕΠ), 46 ,Administrative Staff (Public Sector Employment). |
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| Gender Equality | Proportion of female graduates by subject area (STEM; Medicine; Arts and Humanities/Social Science) divided by the total number of graduates | No | N/A | N/A | Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences | 2025-03-10 11:07:28 |
| Gender Equality | First-generation female students divided by the total number of women starting a degree. (This is defined as the number of women starting a degree who identify as being the first person in their immediate family to attend university. All data are provided as full-time equivalents.) | No | N/A | N/A | Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences | 2025-03-10 11:07:28 |
| Gender Equality | Tracking application, acceptance and completion rates for female students | No | N/A | N/A | Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences | 2025-03-10 11:07:28 |
| Gender Equality | Policy addressing application, acceptance, entry and participation rates for female students | Yes |
Panteion University has established a Gender Equality Committee responsible for developing action plans to promote and ensure substantial equality within the institution. However, specific policies addressing application, acceptance, entry, and participation rates for female students are not publicly detailed. The Gender Equality Action Plan 2022-2025 of Panteion University outlines policies and actions to promote gender equality in education, research, and administration. |
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| Gender Equality | Provision of appropriate women's access schemes, such as mentoring | Yes |
Mentoring Program for Women in Academia & Research: It is a pilot mentoring program in place to support female researchers and PhD candidates. The program connects senior faculty members with early-career female researchers. The planned timeline of the project is: 2024-2026 Panteion University provides Seminars for skill-building and career advancement targeting women researchers, PhD candidates, and students. The goal is to reduce job insecurity and improve women\\\'s participation in research and academia. The careers Service Office also provides seminars for skill-building and career advancement to address gender-related employment challenges and improve opportunities for women in research and academic careers |
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| Partnerships | Relationships with regional NGOs and government for SDG policy | Yes |
The University of Murcia is part of CRUE. This is a Spanish national network of universities that acts as the main intermediary linking universities and Spanish National Government. They have a Sustainability Committee in which all of the participants collaborate, elaborating multiple documents such as reports, guidelines, etcetera on sustainability and SDGs issues. Also, we are members of the Spanish branch of Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and of Global Compact (both the international and the national institutions). We participate in many of the actions they organize, such us the elaboration of a guide on how to implement and measure the SDGs at Universities. |
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| Partnerships | Cross-sectoral dialogue about SDGs with government or NGOs | Yes |
The ODSesiones Forum, founded by the University of Murcia, assembles all the key actors of society (local and regional government institutions and public administration, the main labour unions, business organizations, and associations of NGOs) in order to promote sustainability in the Region of Murcia. |
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| Partnerships | Collaborating internationally to capture data relating to SDGs | Yes |
The University of Murcia is a member of several international networks working on measuring many aspects of the progress towards the SDGs, as well as on other related topics to promote sustainable development, such as the European School of Sustainability Science and Research and the Sustainable Development Solutions Network. |
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| Partnerships | Collaborating internationally to develop best practice on tackling SDGs | Yes |
The University of Murcia is a member of several international networks working on measuring many aspects of the progress towards the SDGs, as well as on other related topics to promote sustainable development, such as the European School of Sustainability Science and Research and the Sustainable Development Solutions Network. |
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| Partnerships | Collaborating with NGOs to tackle SDGs through student volunteering programmes, research programmes or educational resources | Yes |
The University of Murcia has a “Diversity and volunteering Service”. They have multiple volunteering programmes, most of which are developed in collaboration with different NGOs. During our project ODSesiones we organized multiple activities addressing the SDGs, many of which are conferences given by NGOs employees, users and volunteers. In order to keep these conferences so they can be used as educational resources, many of them are fully recorded. |
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| Partnerships | Publishing of specific data on the university’s performance against each of the 17 SDGs | Yes | N/A | N/A | University of Murcia | 2025-03-07 10:59:17 |
| Partnerships | Commitment to meaningful education around the SDGs across the university, relevant and applicable to all students | Yes |
ODSesiones is the University of Murcia’s project for the promotion of the SDGs, one per month. The different schools and the University’s services, as well as NGOs and associations, private companies and Public Administration Services are participating. The aims are to increase consciousness of the importance of the SDGs among members of the university and to make a real impact among Murcia citizenship. |
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| Partnerships | Dedicated outreach educational activities for the wider community, which could include alumni, local residents, displaced people | Yes |
ODSesiones is the University of Murcia’s project for the promotion of the SDGs, one per month. The different schools and the University’s services, as well as NGOs and associations, private companies and Public Administration Services are participating. The aims are to increase consciousness of the importance of the SDGs among members of the university and to make a real impact among Murcia citizenship. |
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| Partnerships | Dedicated courses (full degrees, or electives) that address sustainability and the SDGs | Yes |
In the 2020-21 academic year, a first analysis was made of the existence of subjects with sustainability contents. In 2022, the new Coordinator of sustainability of the University of Murcia began a more in-depth diagnosis, with a consultation to all the academic staff about their subjects and weather they addressed the SDGs. This is an example of some subjects already analysed with sustainability contents. The complete report on all the subjects taught at the University of Murcia and their relationship with the SDGs has not yet been completed. |
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| Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | Policies to identify and engage local stakeholders | Yes |
The University of Murcia has Regulations on the proceedings concerning the signature of agreements or conventions, which are intended as the way of engaging with stakeholders. |
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| Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | Participatory bodies to recognise and engage local stakeholders | Yes |
The Social Council of the University of Murcia is the body meant for the regional stakeholders to participate in the University’s government. It is formed by six members of the University’s Government Council and fifteen representatives of the Region of Murcia’s social and economic stakeholders. |
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| Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | Publishing university principles on organised crime, corruption and bribery | Yes |
The University of Murcia is part of the UN Global Compact. As all of its members, University of Murcia has to commit to the Ten Principles. There is also a Code of Ethics that promotes responsibility and other values. |
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| Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | Policy supporting academic freedom | Yes |
The Spanish National Law of Universities (Article 3.3) establishes and protect academic freedom as a right (both the first version of the law in 2001, the second one in 2006 and the late stone, enacted in 2023). The University of Murcia complies with this law and guarantees the rights. It also supports academic freedom in its statutes (Article 86). |
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| Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | Publishing university financial data | Yes |
The University of Murcia publishes in itsTransparency Portal all the financial data available. |
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| Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | Providing expert advice to government | Yes |
The University is part of the Conferenceof Rectors of Spanish Universities. This entity provides policy guidance and participates in national committees organised by several Ministries regarding different topics. |
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| Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | Providing outreach to policy and lawmakers | Yes |
There are several Chairs of University of Murcia dedicated to offer educational programmes to relevant actors of the society, including private companies and local and regional government administrations (Chair of CSR, Chair of Social Economy, Chair of Public Innovation and Participation, Chair of Good Governance and Public Integrity…). The University has also created a partnership with the Regional Treasury Department in order to give training as well as updating and upskilling courses to its employees and carry out common research and organize multiple formative activities related to treasury. |
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| Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | Undertaking policy-focused research in collaboration with government departments | Yes |
The Social Responsibility Department collaborates in research, analysis and training with local and regional government administrations. The Social Exclusion Observatory of the University of Murcia carries out different studies and reports on the socioeconomic situation of the population of the Region of Murcia and collaborates in the planification and implementation of policies and programmes focused on these issues with different public administrations, especially with city councils. |
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| Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | Providing a neutral platform for political stakeholders to discuss challenges | Yes |
There is a Debate Club in which different stakeholders are often invited to participate and discuss with the students about different challenges. |
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| Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | Number of graduates in law or civil policing subjects divided by the total number of graduates | Yes |
522 out of 6928 graduates come from law or civil policing degrees |
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| Life on Land | Policy on waste disposal, covering hazardous materials | Yes | N/A |
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| Life on Land | Support or organise events aimed to promote conservation and sustainable use of land | Yes |
The University of Murcia has an ecological orchard in which sustainable agriculture techniques are used. Students and employees can apply to use part of the land for their plants. |
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| Life on Land | Policy to ensure that food on campus is sustainably farmed | Yes |
The University of Murcia is committed to offer ethical sourcing and fair trade food in campus. There is a shop of ecological and local products, including food and cosmetics, in the University’s campus. |
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| Life on Land | Maintain and extend existing ecosystems and their biodiversity | Yes | N/A |
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| Life on Land | Educational programmes on ecosystems for local or national communities | Yes |
ODSesiones is the University of Murcia’s project that promote the SDGs, one per month. During the development of SDG 15, many of the activities and workshops were focused on those issues. They were all opened to the general public, recorded and are available online. |
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| Life on Land | Educational programmes or outreach on sustainable management of land for agriculture and tourism | Yes | N/A |
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| Life on Land | Policy to ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of land ecosystems associated with the university | Yes | N/A |
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| Life on Land | Policy to identify, monitor and protect threatened species affected by the operation of the university | No | N/A | N/A | University of Murcia | 2025-03-06 17:10:44 |
| Life on Land | Include local biodiversity in any planning and development processes - for example, construction of new buildings | Yes | N/A |
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| Life on Land | Policy to reduce impact of non-native species on campus | No | N/A | N/A | University of Murcia | 2025-03-06 17:10:44 |
| Life on Land | Collaborate with local community to maintain shared land ecosystems | Yes |
The University of Murcia usually organises reforestations and other events related to the sustainable use of land in collaboration with NGOs and local and regional governments. |
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| Life on Land | Water quality standards and guidelines for water discharges | Yes |
CASAN is the University’s unit in charge of assessing the health hazards of activities where water can intervene as a vehicle for the spread of disease. Once the areas of action have been delimited, Prevention, Control and Monitoring Plans are drawn up, which allow the possible risks detected to be minimized. |
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| Life on Land | Policy on reducing plastic waste on campus | Yes |
The University of Murcia has several guides on how to manage the different environmental elements of campus and the university’s activities in a sustainable way, including the reduce plastic waste. |
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| Life Below Water | Monitor health of aquatic ecosystems | Yes |
The University of Murcia has an Aquarium where research and educational activities are developed. Some projects are devoted to monitor the health of the Mar Menor, a really rare aquatic ecosystem of the Region that has been polluted by decades of tourism, agriculture and industrial activities. |
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University of Murcia | 2025-03-06 10:33:26 |
| Life Below Water | Develop and support programmes and incentives that encourage good aquatic stewardship | Yes |
Both the Water and Sustainability Chair and the Port Authority \"Mare Nostrum “promote these practices. |
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| Life Below Water | Collaborate with local community to maintain shared aquatic ecosystems | Yes | N/A | N/A | University of Murcia | 2025-03-06 10:33:26 |
| Life Below Water | Watershed management strategy based on diversity of aquatic species | Yes | N/A |
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| Life Below Water | Educational programmes on fresh-water ecosystems for local or national communities | Yes |
There are several Chairs of University of Murcia dedicated to offer educational programmes related to water and aquatic ecosystems. |
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| Life Below Water | Educational or outreach programmes on sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism for local or national communities | Yes |
There are several Chairs of University of Murcia dedicated to offer educational programmes related to water and aquatic ecosystems. |
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| Life Below Water | Outreach activities to raise awareness about overfishing, unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices | Yes |
Some research groups of the University of Murcia are developing the MaRefFish Project about the impact (and restorative measures) of recreational fishing in some places of the region. |
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| Life Below Water | Support or organise events aimed to promote conservation and sustainable use of bodies of water | Yes |
A University of Murcia professor has led a successful proposition to the national Government of Spain to protect a really rare aquatic ecosystem of the Region, called Mar Menor, which has been polluted by decades of tourism, agriculture and industrial activities. Thanks to this action, Mar Menor has become the second natural ecosystem in having legal personality. |
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| Life Below Water | Policy to ensure that seafood on campus is sustainably harvested | Yes |
The University of Murcia is committed to offer ethical sourcing and fair-trade food in campus. There is a shop of ecological and local products, including food and cosmetics, in the University’s campus. |
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| Life Below Water | Maintain and extend existing ecosystems and their biodiversity, either through research or engagement with industry | Yes |
The University of Murcia has an Aquarium where research and educational activities are developed. There are several important projects about raising local marine species and taking them to their natural habitat afterwards. We have also organised the cleaning of the river and surroundings |
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| Life Below Water | Work on technologies or practices to help marine industry prevent damage to aquatic ecosystems | Yes | N/A |
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| Life Below Water | Water quality standards and guidelines for water discharges | Yes |
CASAN is the University’s unit in charge of assessing the health hazards of activities where water can intervene as a vehicle for the spread of disease. Once the areas of action have been delimited, Prevention, Control and Monitoring Plans are drawn up, which allow the possible risks detected to be minimized. |
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| Life Below Water | Plan to reduce plastic waste on campus | Yes |
The University of Murcia has several guides on how to manage the different environmental elements of campus and the university’s activities in a sustainable way, including the reduce plastic waste. |
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| Life Below Water | Policy preventing and reducing marine pollution | Yes |
The University of Murcia’s guide of water treatment takes into account those aspects. |
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| Life Below Water | Plan to minimise physical, chemical and biological alterations of aquatic ecosystems | Yes |
The University of Murcia’s guide of water treatment takes into account those aspects. |
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| Climate Action | Local education programmes or campaigns on climate change | Yes |
ODSesiones is the project of the University of Murcia that, from February 2019-2022, and in its second edition from 2022-25 devotes 17 months to promote the SDGs, one per month. During the months focused on SDG 13 many activities were organised to raise awareness and prevent climate change. They were all opened to the community. Many of the activities and publications are recorded and published online on Open Access. |
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| Climate Action | Existence of university climate action plan shared with local government and community groups | Yes |
The University of Murcia has participated in the elaboration of the Strategy of Adaptation to Climate Change of the Municipality of Murcia to 2030, and shares and implement the actions described in it. |
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| Climate Action | Working with local or national government to plan for climate change disasters | Yes |
The University of Murcia is also coordinating, through its Chair of Corporate Social Responsibility, a project called LIFE CityAdapt3 in which they teach and support different European Municipalities on adapting and fighting climate change. |
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| Climate Action | Inform and support local or regional government on issues associated with climate change | Yes |
The University of Murcia has participated in the elaboration of the Strategy of Adaptation to Climate Change of the Municipality of Murcia to 2030, and shares and implement the actions described in it. |
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| Climate Action | Collaborate with NGOs on climate change adaptation | Yes |
Many of the activities of ODSesiones devoted to SDG 13 are developed by NGOs |
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| Climate Action | Commitment to carbon neutrality | Yes |
The University of Murcia has signed this agreement along with the rest of Spanish universities. |
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| Responsible Consumption and Production | Policy on ethical sourcing of food and supplies | Yes |
The University of Murcia is committed to offer ethical sourcing and fair-trade food in campus. Fair trade coffee machines have been set all over campus, and last year (2019) opened a shop of ecological and local products, including food and cosmetics. It is called “Eco-campus”. |
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| Responsible Consumption and Production | Policy on the appropriate disposal of hazardous waste | Yes | N/A |
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| Responsible Consumption and Production | Policy to measure amount of waste sent to landfill and amount recycled | Yes | N/A |
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| Responsible Consumption and Production | Policy on minimising the use of plastic | Yes |
The University of Murcia has several guides on how to manage the different environmental elements of campus and the university’s activities in a sustainable way, including the reduction of plastic waste. |
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| Responsible Consumption and Production | Policy on minimising the use of disposable items | Yes |
The University of Murcia has several guides on how to manage the different environmental elements of campus and the university’s activities in a sustainable way, including the reduction of disposable items |
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| Responsible Consumption and Production | Evidence that these policies also apply to outsourced services and suppliers | Yes |
The policy provided in the link established not only the duty of the university to complain with certain environmental criteria in their services but also extends this duty to suppliers of the University of Murcia. |
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| Responsible Consumption and Production | Measure the amount of waste generated and recycled | Yes |
The Social Responsibility Report provides this information: 405mt |
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| Responsible Consumption and Production | Proportion of waste recycled | Yes |
All the waste generated is recycled. |
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| Responsible Consumption and Production | Publication of a sustainability report | Yes |
The University of Murcia\\\'s Social Responsibility Report addresses manysustainability aspects related to the SDGs. There is a report on the University of Murcia’s contribution to each one of the SDGs. |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Work with local authorities to address planning issues, including the provision of affordable housing for local residents | Yes |
The Observatory of Social Exclusion of the University of Murcia studies and give recommendations to local and regional authorities on these topics. |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Build to sustainable standards | Yes | N/A |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Build on brownfield sites | Yes | N/A |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Public access to buildings and/or natural heritage landscapes of cultural significance | Yes |
Some of the university buildings have more than 100 years, having cultural significance. They are opened for the general public for free. |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Public access to university libraries | Yes |
There are libraries in most of the buildings of the different university’s campus. Everybody can visit them and use the resources. Many resources are also available online. |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Public access to university museums, galleries or works of art | Yes |
There is a University Museum hosting permanent and temporary exhibitions opened for everybody. The University Culture Service also organise artistic events and exhibitions through the year. |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Public access to open and green spaces | Yes |
All of the university green spaces are opened for everybody all the time, there is no limitation for entering in the different campus locations. There are even some hiking trails designed. |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Provide artistic events for members of the public, such as concerts | Yes |
The University Culture Service organise artistic events and exhibitions through the year. There is a University Orchestra, a Choir and a theatre club. They all perform for the university and local events many times during the academic year. |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Record and preserve local heritage | Yes | N/A |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Targets and measurement of sustainable commuting to campus | Yes | N/A |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Promote sustainable commuting | Yes |
There are several initiatives aimed to decrease the use of private vehicles toget to the campus, giving other choices of public transport such as the tram and the bus (with special discounts for the university community), and cycle paths and offering bicycle borrowing services. |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Encourage telecommuting, remote working or condensed working weeks | Yes | N/A |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Affordable housing for students | Yes |
There are several Residences of the University of Murcia whose prices are much more affordable than housing market prices, which are only available for the university community. |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Affordable housing for staff | Yes |
There are several Residences of the University of Murcia whose prices are much more affordable than housing market prices, which are only available for the university community. |
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| Sustainable Cities and Communities | Prioritise pedestrian access on campus | Yes | N/A |
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| Reduced Inequalities | Non-discriminatory admissions policy | Yes |
The first mention about non-discriminatory admissions policy is in the University\\\'s of Murcia Statutes. |
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| Reduced Inequalities | Planned action to recruit students and staff from under-represented groups | Yes |
There are initiatives such as “Inclusive Campus” or “We Are All Campus” focused on the integration of secondary school students with disabilities in activities at the university campus with university students in order to facilitate their future access to the University of Murcia, and many other for university students. Each Faculty and School has a Diversity Office to support their students. |
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| Reduced Inequalities | Anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies | Yes | N/A |
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| Reduced Inequalities | Existence of a diversity and equality committee, office or officer | Yes |
The Diversity and Volunteering Service of the University of Murcia, the Women and Men Equity Unit and the Social Attention Office are the main bodies in charge of this type of actions. |
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| Reduced Inequalities | Mentoring, counselling or peer support programmes aimed at students and staff from under-represented groups | Yes |
The Diversity and Volunteering Service of the University of Murcia, the Women and Men Equity Unit and the Social Attention Office are the main bodies in charge of this type of actions. |
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| Reduced Inequalities | Accessible facilities for people with disabilities | Yes |
The University of Murcia works for achieving a complete accessibility both at the campus and the online services for people with disabilities. |
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| Reduced Inequalities | Support services for people with disabilities | Yes |
The Diversity and Volunteering Service offers multiple resources and programmes to support people with disabilities at the University of Murcia, such as tutoring, personal assistants, support for taking notes in classes, sign language interpreters, adaptation in the academic curriculum... There is a university volunteering programme for assisting people with disabilities in some of their tasks. |
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| Reduced Inequalities | Access schemes for people with disabilities | Yes |
The Diversity and Volunteering Service offers multiple resources and programmes to support people with disabilities at the University of Murcia, such as tutoring, personal assistants, support for taking notes in classes, sign language interpreters, adaptation in the academic curriculum... There is a university volunteering programme for assisting people with disabilities in some of their tasks. |
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| Reduced Inequalities | Accommodation policy or strategy for people with disabilities, including adequate funding | Yes |
The Diversity and Volunteering Office was created as the main promoter and unit in charge of the integration of people with disabilities in the University of Murcia. Funds are provided to this office so they can perform the task assigned, and an action protocol has been developed in order to be able to meet all the requests. |
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| Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | Number of University spin-offs. (registered companies set up to exploit intellectual property that has originated from within the institution) | Yes |
14 |
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| Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | Number of patents | Under consideration | N/A |
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| Decent Work and Economic Growth | Policy on ending discrimination in the workplace | Yes |
There are different policies addressing the end of any kind of discrimination at the University: Protocol for the prevention, detection and action against sexual harassment, due to sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression, the Protocol for the resolution of interpersonal conflicts and for the prevention of harassment and discrimination, the I and II Equality Plan... |
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| Decent Work and Economic Growth | Policy against modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking and child labour | Yes |
The University of Murcia is part of the UN Global Compact since 2019. As all of its members, University of Murcia has to commit to the Ten Principles, being nº4 the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labor. The commitment with this organisation and its principles was renewed in 2021. |
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| Decent Work and Economic Growth | Guarantees of equal rights for outsourced labour workers | Yes | N/A |
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| Decent Work and Economic Growth | Policy on pay scale equity, including commitment to measure and eliminate gender pay gaps | Yes |
The two Equity Plans implemented at the university of Murcia have addressed the elimination of gender pay gaps as one of the main goals. |
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| Decent Work and Economic Growth | Measuring or tracing pay scale gender equity | Yes |
Since 2019, the University of Murcia has been tracking the salary gender gap among the two main categories of employees: services and administration staff and academic and research staff. |
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| Decent Work and Economic Growth | Process for employees to appeal decisions on rights and/or pay | Yes |
There are labour agreements and councils for each type of university’s employee. There are also councils for each one in charge of protecting these employees’ rights and has competencies to appeal for them. There is also a University Ombudsman who is entitled to help both employees and students to uphold their rights concerning university issues. |
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| Decent Work and Economic Growth | Number of students with an employment placement of more than a month required as part of their studies divided by the total number of students | Yes |
5943 out of 26240 students have an employment placement of more than a month required as part of their studies |
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| Decent Work and Economic Growth | Proportion of employees on contracts of over 24 months | Yes |
2855 out of 2951 employees have contracts of over 24 months. |
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| Decent Work and Economic Growth | Payment of a living wage to staff and faculty | Yes |
The University of Murcia, as a public administration, gives at least the living wage to their employees. |
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| Decent Work and Economic Growth | Recognition of union and labour rights | Yes | N/A |
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| Affordable and Clean Energy | Energy used per floor space (gigajoule/m2) of university buildings | Yes |
89.938GJ/1.557.569m² = 17,31 GJ/m² |
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| Affordable and Clean Energy | Policy to ensure all renovations or new builds follow energy efficiency standards | Yes | N/A |
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| Affordable and Clean Energy | Plans to upgrade existing buildings to higher energy efficiency rating | Yes | N/A |
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| Affordable and Clean Energy | Process for carbon management and reducing carbon dioxide emissions | Yes | N/A |
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| Affordable and Clean Energy | Plan to reduce overall energy consumption | Yes |
Several awareness campaigns have been developed in the University of Murcia to promote responsible consumption of energy. |
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| Affordable and Clean Energy | Reviews to identify areas where energy waste is highest | Yes | N/A |
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| Affordable and Clean Energy | Policy on divesting from carbon-intensive energy industries, notably coal and oil | Yes | N/A |
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| Affordable and Clean Energy | Programmes for the local community to learn about the importance of energy efficiency and clean energy | Yes |
A “Renewable energy trekking route, as well as many other consciousness initiatives, is organised, in which the different renewable energy plants of the University are visited and explained by an expert. |
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| Affordable and Clean Energy | Promoting public pledge on 100 per cent renewable energy beyond the university | Yes |
The University of Murcia produces near 3300000 kw/h of renewable energy production per year (200000 kw/h of clean biomass, 2997781 kw/h of solar power and 102200 kw/h of wind power). There is a regular composting activity in Campus de Espinardo, mainly using gardening waste, producing biomass. Besides, there is a Wind Farm called “Cabezo del Aire”, and eight different large areas of buildings with roof solar panels. |
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| Affordable and Clean Energy | Services aimed at improving energy efficiency and clean energy for local industry | Yes |
One of the university of Murcia’s spin-offs is Odin Solutions, a company focused on the development of apps and remote control devices in order to improve energy efficiency. |
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| Affordable and Clean Energy | Informing and support governments on policy development related to clean energy and energy-efficient technology | Yes |
Odin also provide services to government on energy sustainability issues |
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| Affordable and Clean Energy | Assistance for start-ups that foster and support a low-carbon economy or technology | Yes |
One of the university of Murcia’s spin-offs is Odin Solutions, a company focused on the development of apps and remote control devices in order to improve energy efficiency. |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Water consumption tracking | Yes |
145.175m³ |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Water consumption per person | Yes |
4,97m³ per person (campus population) |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Process to treat wastewater | Yes |
All the wastewater from the Espinardo Campus is treated in the WWTP currently in service, built through a collaboration agreement between the University of Murcia and ESAMUR. |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Process to prevent polluted water entering water system | Yes |
CASAN is the University’s unit in charge of assessing the health hazards of activities where water can intervene as a vehicle for the spread of disease. Once the areas of action have been delimited, Prevention, Control and Monitoring Plans are drawn up, which allow the possible risks detected to be minimized. |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Free drinking water for students, staff and visitors | Yes |
There are drinking water fountains all among the different campus of the University of Murcia. All university facilities have their own intermediate storage and regulation tanks, equipped with continuous analysis panels and automatic disinfectant dosing, thus guaranteeing adequate levels until consumption. |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Building standards to minimise water use | Yes |
The university facilities are equipped with accessories that reduce water consumption. Among them we can find: -Spray Taps: Sprayers are dispersing elements that mix air with water thanks to pressure, thus reducing water consumption and, consequently, also the energy required to heat hot water. They reduce water consumption by up to 40%. -Timer taps: This type of taps are activated by a button and close after a set time. They usually allow adjustment of the operating time. They are highly recommended in toilets in public places, as they avoid wasting water in the event that users do not close the taps. They reduce consumption by up to 30%. -Cisterns with interrupted discharge: This mechanism has only one button, but with the possibility of interrupting the discharge while the drain is taking place. The interruption is achieved by pressing the same download button a second time. Consumption is regulated by the person who operates the mechanism. |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Landscape planting to minimise water usage | Yes |
All the plants in the University’s campus are native from the region, which has a very dry weather, being these plants very drought-tolerant ones. |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Policy to maximise water reuse across university | Yes |
All the wastewater from the Espinardo Campus is treated in the WWTP currently in service, built through a collaboration agreement between the University of Murcia and ESAMUR. |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Measure the reuse of water across university | Yes |
All the wastewater from the Espinardo Campus is treated in the WWTP currently in service, built through a collaboration agreement between the University of Murcia and ESAMUR. |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Educational opportunities for local communities to learn about good water management | Yes | N/A |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Promoting conscious water usage on campus and in wider community | Yes |
The University of Murcia organises many activities on water management and efficiency, especially through the Water and Sustainability Chair and the Water Eco-efficiency Chair, as well as through the projects of the University of Murcia’s Institute of Water and Environment. |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Supporting water conservation off campus | Yes |
The University of Murcia organises many activities on water management and efficiency, especially through the Water and Sustainability Chair and the Water Eco-efficiency Chair, as well as through the projects of the University of Murcia’s Institute of Water and Environment. |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Sustainable water extraction technologies on associated university grounds on and off campus | Yes |
All the wastewater from the Espinardo Campus is treated in the WWTP currently in service, built through a collaboration agreement between the University of Murcia and ESAMUR. |
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| Clean Water and Sanitation | Cooperating with local, regional, national or global governments on water security | Yes | N/A |
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| Gender Equality | Female senior academic staff. (Senior roles can include professorships, deanships and senior university leaders. The category does not include honorary positions. All data are provided as full-time equivalents.) | Yes |
440 out of 1103 senior academic staff are female |
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| Gender Equality | Proportion of female graduates by subject area (STEM; Medicine; Arts and Humanities/Social Science) divided by the total number of graduates | Yes | N/A |
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| Gender Equality | First-generation female students divided by the total number of women starting a degree. (This is defined as the number of women starting a degree who identify as being the first person in their immediate family to attend university. All data are provided as full-time equivalents.) | No | N/A | N/A | University of Murcia | 2025-02-25 14:42:00 |
| Gender Equality | Tracking application, acceptance and completion rates for female students | Yes |
All these rates are calculated classifying the information by gender. Besides, the Equity Unit elaborates periodical diagnosis analysing women\'s presence at the university. |
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| Gender Equality | Policy addressing application, acceptance, entry and participation rates for female students | Yes |
The Women and Men Equality Unit of the University of Murcia both elaborates periodical diagnosis on these issues. They have also elaborated two Equity Plans for the University of Murcia to promote women’s participation. |
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| Gender Equality | Provision of appropriate women's access schemes, such as mentoring | Yes |
The Women and Men Equality Unit of the University of Murcia has as one of its main functions the assesment of women in any field they need. There is also a Gender Unity within our Applied Psychology Service that provides psychological support to the university community about gender issues (sexual or gender orientation, violence orabuses...). |
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| Gender Equality | Encouraging applications in areas where women are under-represented | Yes |
Since 2018 there is a special scholarship for female students entering STEM degrees, where they are usually misrepresented. This scholarship is named after Piedad de la Cierva, a female chemist from Murcia. The International Day of Women in Science has always been celebrated at the University with different activities in collaboration with external entities. We usually collaborate with an association called Talento Stem, for young girls studying Primary and Secondary School and who are interested in pursuing a career in these fields. |
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| Gender Equality | Policy of non-discrimination against women | Yes |
There are both a Gender Equality Strategy addressing discrimination, as well as a Protocol for gender or sexual based harassment. |
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| Gender Equality | Policy of non-discrimination against transgender people | Yes |
There is a Protocol for gender or sexual based harassment as well as an internal regulation for transgender people to easily change their names and personal information at the University. |
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| Gender Equality | Maternity and paternity policies that support women's participation | Yes | N/A |
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| Gender Equality | Accessible childcare facilities for students | Yes |
The University of Murcia has childcare facilities placed inside the Campus. This service can be used both by students and employees. |
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| Gender Equality | Accessible childcare facilities for staff | Yes |
The University of Murcia has childcare facilities placed inside the Campus. This service can be used both by students and employees. |
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| Gender Equality | Women's mentoring schemes, in which at least 10 per cent of female students participate | Yes | N/A | N/A | University of Murcia | 2025-02-25 14:42:00 |
| Gender Equality | Track women's graduation rate compared with men's and scheme in place to close any gap | Yes |
All these rates are calculated classifying the information by gender. Besides, the Equity Unit elaborates preiodical diagnosis analysing women\'s \"success\" at the university. |
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| Gender Equality | Policy protecting those reporting discrimination | Yes |
The figure of the University Ombudsman, who receives this type of claims must proceed in order to protect complainants and whistleblowers, according to the Regulation of the University Ombudsman Office. |
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| Quality Education | Access to educational resources for those not studying at the university | Yes |
As part of the promotion of the Open Education concept, the University of Murcia uploads at this website most of the educational resources used by professors during lectures. Also, many lectures, conferences and workshops are recorded and uploaded to this website. |
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| Quality Education | Events that are open to the general public, such as lectures or specific educational courses | Yes | N/A |
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| Quality Education | Educational events that provide vocational training for those not studying at the university | Yes |
The University of Murcia has a summer courses programme called “Universidad del Mar” (the Sea University). It takes place in more than ten different cities or villages all over the Region of Murcia, where the University has offices. More than a half of the participants in this type of courses aren’t part of the university community. Also, the language service classes are available for everybody, not just students or employees. |
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| Quality Education | Educational outreach activities in the local community, including schools | Yes |
The Cultural Service of the University of Murcia organises each week severa lactivities such as theatre plays, dance shows, poetry readings, art exhibitions, concerts… that are opened to the general public for free. |
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| Quality Education | Policy to ensure that these activities are open to all, regardless of ethnicity, religion, disability, immigration status or gender | Yes | N/A |
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| Good Health and Wellbeing | Community access to university sports facilities | Yes |
The University of Murcia has a Gym, 5 tennis courts, 3 soccer fields, 5 paddel tennis courts, a climbing wall among other sports facilities and organized activities. All of them are available for students, employees and the general public by paying a public price. |
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| Good Health and Wellbeing | Number of health graduates divided by the total number of graduates | Yes |
1561 out of 6298 graduates come from health degrees. |
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| Good Health and Wellbeing | Smoke-free policy | Yes |
Although the Unviersity of Murcia doesn’t have its own smoke-free policy, Spanish legislation already forbidssmoking in certain areas. Also, there is aProject called Espacios Sin Humo (No Smoke Areas) that takes actions in order to help the community giving up smoking. |
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| Good Health and Wellbeing | Collaborations with local, national or global health institutions to improve health and well-being outcomes | Yes |
The University of Murcia has a “Healthy University Office” that have signed an agreement with the Health Department of the local government in order to jointly implement a project intended to promote health and wellbeing in the University of Murcia. This office is part of a national network of Health Offices that collaborate in these aspects. Also, the University of Murcia is one of the founders of the IMIB (the Murcian Insitute of Biosanitary Research). At the Institute, they do not only perform research activities in collaboration with the Murcian Health Service and professors and students of the University of Murcia, but also workshops, lectures, etcetera, aimed for both the medical community and the Murcian society. Many of the projects they develop are founded by the European Union and their results are shared with the international medical community. There are several Chairs of University of Murcia dedicated to improve health in the community. |
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| Good Health and Wellbeing | Outreach programmes in the local community to improve or promote health and well-being | Yes |
The Volunteering Service of the University of Murcia offers volunteering programmes especially for Medicine students. |
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| Good Health and Wellbeing | Access to mental health support for students and staff | Yes |
The University of Murcia has an Applied Psychology Service that offers psychological counselling both to students and employees. Besides, they have some programs focused on mental health support on specific issues, such as bullying, grieving process, infertility, gender violence… Some orientation services are provided for free, while others, such as long-term therapy are charged (with reduced prices for the university community). There are many activities, principally promoted by the Psychology Faculty, focusing on the university community’s mental health. |
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| Good Health and Wellbeing | Access to sexual and reproductive healthcare services for students | Yes |
Every year the University of Murcia offers free and confidential HIV tests to their students. Besides, inside the Applied Psychology Service, the University of Murcia has a Gender Unit in which information about sexual diversity, maternity, infertility, toxic relationships and other related issues is provided. At every big event of the University of Murcia, especially parties or celebrations, a purple tent is available for anyone who feels like they have been sexually harassed, who thinks they are in danger of being molested or any other issues related to their wellbeing. They are attended by volunteers who have received specific formation to deal with sexual and gender violence. |
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| Zero Hunger | Campus food waste tracking | No | N/A | N/A | University of Murcia | 2025-02-24 09:59:59 |
| Zero Hunger | Campus food waste per person | No | N/A | N/A | University of Murcia | 2025-02-24 09:59:59 |
| Zero Hunger | Programme on student food insecurity | Yes |
The University of Murcia offers every year grants to prevent food insecurity among the university community. The beneficiaries are given vouchers so their breakfasts and meals are given to them for free at the university cafeterias. |
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| Zero Hunger | Interventions to target hunger among students and staff - for example, providing access to food banks | Yes |
The University of Murcia offers every year grants to prevent food insecurity among the university community. The beneficiaries are given vouchers so their breakfasts and meals are given to them for free at the university cafeterias. |
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| Zero Hunger | Sustainable food choices for all on campus, including vegetarian and vegan food | Yes |
There is also a shop of ecological and local products, including food and cosmetics, in the University’s campus. |
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| Zero Hunger | Healthy and affordable food choices for all on campus | Yes |
Since 2019 public tender of vending machines at the University of Murcia there were some requirements included in order to assure the offer of healthy and sustainable food choices in them, also establishing the conditions for foodto be considered “healthy”. Besides, some vending machines (13 in total all over the campus), just offer this type of food. There is also a shop of ecological and local products, including food and cosmetics, in the University’s campus. |
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| Zero Hunger | Provide food security and sustainable agriculture and aquaculture knowledge, skills or technology to local farmers and food producers | Yes |
El Pozo, one of the biggest food producers of Spain, has worked with researchers from the University of Murcia (at the University’s facilities) in order to improve health conditions of meat products, through their Chair of Food Security and Sustainability. |
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| Zero Hunger | Events for local farmers and food producers to connect and transfer knowledge | Yes |
ODSesiones is the University of Murcia’s project for the promotion of theSDGs, one per month. The different schools and the University’s services, as well as NGOs and associations, private companies and Public Administration Services are participating. The aims are to increase consciousness of the importance of the SDGs among members of the university and to make a real impact among Murcia citizens. During the promotion of SDG 2 most activities were opened to the general public, recorded and uploaded in our website, where anyone can use it as an educational resource. |
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| Zero Hunger | Access to university facilities for local famers and food producers to improve sustainable farming practices | Yes |
El Pozo, one of the biggest food producers of Spain, has worked with researchers from the University of Murcia (at the University’s facilities) in order to improve health conditions of meat products, through their Chair of Food Security and Sustainability. |
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| Zero Hunger | Prioritise purchase of products from local, sustainable sources | Yes |
The University of Murcia has set all over the campus fair trade coffee machines, and in 2019 a shop of ecological and local products opened in campus, including food and cosmetics. It is called “Eco-campus”. |
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| No Poverty | Students who receive significant financial aid in order to attend the institution. | Yes |
9680 out of 26.240 students recieve financial aid. |
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| No Poverty | Targets to admit students who fall in the bottom 20 per cent of household income in the country (or a more tightly defined target) | Yes |
The Social Attention Office of the University of Murcia was implemented in order to provide support to university students in situation of social and/or economic difficulty, achieving greater social integration within the university and removing the barriers that may prevent vulnerable students from finishing their studies or from achieving a sufficient academic performance.There are special scholarships promoted by this Office in order to pay for the tuition fees of the most vulnerable students. |
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| No Poverty | Graduation/completion targets for students who fall in the bottom 20 per cent of household income in the country (or a more tightly defined target) | Yes |
The Social Attention Office of the University of Murcia was implemented in order to provide support to university students in situation of social and/or economic difficulty, achieving greater social integration within the university and removing the barriers that may prevent vulnerable students from finishing their studies or from achieving a sufficient academic performance.There are special scholarships promoted by this Office in order to pay for the tuition fees of the most vulnerable students. |
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| No Poverty | Support for students from low income families to enable them to complete university - for example, in relation to food, housing, transportation, legal services | Yes |
There are many grants, both from the National Government and from the University of Murcia, specifically aimed to cover all the expenses and needs of students with economic difficulties. The Social Attention Office of the University of Murcia was implemented in order to provide support to university students in situation of social and/or economic difficulty, achieving greater social integration within the university and removing the barriers that may prevent vulnerable students from finishing their studies or from achieving a sufficient academic performance. This unit have been performing the following tasks: counseling and attention services by a social worker, development of grant programs and organization of awareness and fundraising campaigns. |
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| No Poverty | Programmes or initiatives to assist students who fall in the bottom 20 per cent of household income in the country (or a more tightly defined target) to successfully complete their studies | Yes |
There are many grants, both from the National Government and from the University of Murcia, specifically aimed to cover all the expenses and needs of students with economic difficulties. The Social Attention Office of the University of Murcia was implemented in order to provide support to university students in situation of social and/or economic difficulty, achieving greater social integration within the university and removing the barriers that may prevent vulnerable students from finishing their studies or from achieving a sufficient academic performance. This unit have been performing the following tasks: counseling and attention services by a social worker, development of grant programs and organization of awareness and fundraising campaigns. |
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| No Poverty | Schemes to support poor students from low or lower-middle income countries - for example, offering free education or grants | Yes |
The financial support services offered by the Social Attention Office and the Grants Office of the University of Murcia are available for anyone willing to studythere, no matter the country they come from, although special measures addressed for refugees, many of whom come from lower-middle income countries, have been recently implemented. |
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| No Poverty | Education or resources to assist the start-up of sustainable businesses in the local community - for example, mentorship programmes, training workshops, access to university facilities | Yes |
The University of Murcia has an Entrepreneurship Office focused on advising and promoting ideas of business from the University’s community members, although it also works with local partners. They have special resources and calls focused on social entrepreneurship, and a great amount of academic and learning activities. Most of them are free-access, even for external people (not students oremployees). They offer a series of workshops focused on how to start-up sustainable and social businesses. |
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| No Poverty | Financial assistance to aid the start-up of sustainable businesses in the local community | Yes |
The Entrepreneurship Office of the University of Murcia organises every year a contest in which the best business ideas are awarded with a financial prize so the winners can use it to start-up their businesses. Two of the categories of the prize are for social and sustainable ideas of businesses. |
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| No Poverty | Training or programmes to improve access to basic services for all | Yes |
ODSesiones is the University of Murcia’s project that, from February 2019-2022, and in its second edition from 2022-25 devotes 17 months to promote the SDGs, one per month. During the months focused on SDG 1 and 10, specially, most of the activities organised were about ways to fight poverty. They were all opened to the community. Many of the activities and publications are recorded and published online on Open Access. |
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| No Poverty | Participating in policymaking at a local, regional, national and/or global level to implement programmes and policies to end poverty | Yes |
The Social Exclusion Observatory of the University of Murcia carries out different studies and reports on the socioeconomic situation of the population of the Region of Murcia, and collaborate in the planning and implementation of policies and programmes focused on these issues with different public administrations, especially with city councils. Since its implementation, the Social Attention Office has also collaborated with local and regional government on these topics. A poster explaining the process of implementation and results of the Social Attention Office was presented at the 2022 International Conference of Sustainable Development. |
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