QS Insights Recognises SDG Reactor for Advancing Collaboration Between Academia and Industry
“In a nutshell, the network aims to bring the rigor of academic research into business action.” Sam Balch, Director of Grand Challenges, UCL The SDG Reactor, hosted by UCL in partnership with SDSN UK and the UN Global Compact UK, has been recognised by QS Insights for its innovative role in bridging academia and business…
Reflections from Kuala Lumpur: Strengthening Global Partnerships for a Sustainable Future
In October, I had the privilege of representing SDSN UK at the SDSN Global and Network Managers Workshop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The week brought together sustainability leaders and network managers from across the world. Each committed to a shared mission: accelerating the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through collaboration, innovation, and knowledge…
UCL Launches UK SDG Reactor: A New Innovation Network Driving Sustainable Development
SDSN UK Hub is establishing the UK SDG Reactor network, with funding from UKRI’s Higher Education Innovation Fund. The Reactor will connect two influential communities: the SDSN UK and UN Global Compact Network UK to foster collaboration, innovation, and impact across sectors. It will be led by Professor Gail Taylor, Chair of SDSN UK and Dean of the Faculty of…
Driving Global Sustainability: SDSN UK at the Leadership Council in New York
By Professor Gail Taylor, Chair of SDSN UK and Dean of Life Sciences at UCL 29th September 2025 Last week, I had the privilege of representing SDSN UK at the global Chairs meeting and Leadership Council of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) in New York. SDSN is a worldwide alliance of universities committed to…
Professor Gail Taylor appointed Chair of SDSN UK
We’re delighted to announce that Prof. Gail Taylor (Dean of Life Sciences, UCL) is the new Chair of Sustainable Development Solutions Network UK. Prof. Taylor is uniquely positioned to provide a vision for SDSN UK as it goes from strength to strength. She recently joined UCL as Dean of the Faculty of Life Sciences, having…
Southampton students get to global final to tackle SDG13
Students from the University of Southampton took part in a global competition to create innovative solutions to tackle SDG 13 (Climate Action), writes Alice Brock, Project Officer at the university’s Sustainability & Resilience Institute (SRI). Read more
Leeds organises first Social Justice Jam to dedicated to generating positive impact
We organised Social Justice Jam: Spaces for change in collaboration with the University of Pretoria, an online, cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural learning programme, writes Vasiliki Kioupi, Lecturer in Sustainable Curriculum at the University of Leeds’ Sustainability Research Institute. Read more.
SDSN UK hosts ‘Going Green’ conference in Southampton
SDSN UK convened researchers, policy makers and industry professionals in Southampton for the ‘Going Green: Debating the socio-economic impacts of achieving Net Zero’ conference to identify the most pressing research questions for a Net Zero future. Keep reading
New SDSN Report details priority actions to lay foundation for New European Deal for the Future
The Europe Sustainable Development Report 2023/24, produced by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) in collaboration with SDSN Europe and the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), reveals that decisive actions must be taken in the European Union (EU) to avoid environmental and social ‘tipping points’ and to maintain the promise of achieving the…
Spillover effects, sustainable supply chains and SDG 9
SDSN UK partnered with SDSN Germany and a number of other organisations to host an official side event at the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) in New York . The event focussed on negative spillover effects and the challenges posed by designing sustainable supply chains. Find out more by reading our report on…
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