UCL hosts 'Beyond Boundaries' Conference to advance progress against the SDGs

This two-week virtual conference, examined why and how universities should address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with colleagues and community groups across the globe.

From 19 - 29 October 2020, UCL Grand Challenges (Office for the Vice-Provost Research) and the Global Engagement Office (Office for the Vice-Provost International) hosted a two-week virtual conference exploring the role of universities in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

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The conference explored universities’ approaches to the SDGs and how institutions can move forward to develop cross-disciplinary and beyond-boundary research with partners to address the goals. 

Building on work already taking place across UCL, in universities and industry, the event shared best practice, with keynote speakers and participants from across the globe. Bringing together leading experts from across UCL and beyond, Beyond Boundaries enabled communities to share work, identify gaps in collective understanding, and consider appropriate measures to addressing the SDGs.

Discussions explored how to move forward on developing cross-disciplinary and cross-boundary impacts-through research, global engagement, partnerships, teaching and community activities – that support the achievement of international goals and address global challenges.

Read more about UCL's approach to 'Tackling Grand Challenges', as each theme addresses a collection of the Sustainable Development Goals. UCL is also host of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network UK (SDSN UK), which mobilises UK-based research institutions around practical solutions for sustainable development, advancing the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.