The University of Gothenburg will play an essential role in advancing the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by leading Research initiatives for the UNAI SDG 8 Hub, from September 2025 to December 2027, as part of the larger UNAI network, which comprises over 1,700 universities and colleges across more than 150 countries.
"This prestigious appointment is aligned with the university's longstanding commitment to international collaborations on policy-relevant research, especially related to SDG 8. We are proud to advance the role of research in achieving the goals in the United Nations 2030 Agenda”, says Professor Malin Broberg, Vice-Chancellor of University of Gothenburg.
UNAI SDG Hub Network
The UNAI SDG Hubs are designated institutions of higher education within the UNAI network that actively work to promote the SDGs by leveraging the power of academia to create positive social, economic, and environmental change. Each Hub is designated to focus on a specific SDG, fostering research, education, and global collaboration to advance that goal, while respecting the strong interdependencies across all 17 SDGs.
For more information about the new UNAI SDG Hub cohort and their activities please visit: UNAI SDG Hub Network | United Nations
Background on United Nations Academic Impact:
UNAI is an initiative that aligns institutions of higher education with the United Nations in supporting and contributing to the realization of United Nations goals and mandates. UNAI members are making significant strides in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Agenda to further encourage innovation and commitment to sustainability education for future generations. For more information about the UNAI, please visit: https://www.un.org/en/academicimpact
The role of the University of Gothenburg
In its vision 'A university for the world', the University of Gothenburg is striving to be an international university that takes responsibility for the development of society and contributes to a sustainable world. The university has therefore been leading the SDG 8 initiative for the International Association of Universities since 2018. This has led to a series of international conferences and the book “Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 8: Economic Growth and Decent Work for All”. By coordinating the IAU and UNAI networks and efforts, University of Gothenburg will have an even greater impact when it comes to making academic institutions globally contribute to the attainment of SDG 8.
For more information, please contact:
Gunnar Köhlin, gunnar.kohlin@gu.se, +46 31 786 4426
Coordinator, University of Gothenburg’s SDG 8 Initiative
