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The 17 SDGs cover global problems such as poverty, climate change and health, and are intended to focus the efforts of organisations to help tackle these issues around the world.<\/p>\n<p>The University has highlighted the principles of <strong>sustainability<\/strong>, <strong>community<\/strong>, <strong>engagement<\/strong> and <strong>excellence<\/strong> in its institutional strategy. These SDGs align and are integral to much of our research, teaching and broader institutional mission. Following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/news-and-events\/releases\/PR855950.aspx\">Reading\u2019s strong performance<\/a> in the 2021 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings \u2013 which scored universities on their work towards the SDGs \u2013 the University is showcasing how the work of our researchers, lecturers, alumni, students and others are helping to address these global issues.<\/p>\n<p>Although the THE Impact Rankings only required evidence of how universities are working towards four of the SDGs, Reading submitted evidence to all 17, demonstrating our commitment to addressing these problems.<\/p>\n<p>Professor Robert Van de Noort, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Reading, said: \u201cThe United Nations goals to eradicate major global problems through positive action reflect our own as a university, as we seek to be a force for good in the world.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThis campaign will bring everyone in our community together to think about and share what they are doing to contribute towards providing solutions to societal and environmental issues, and how we can do more.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The campaign concludes with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uniofreading\/\">online Q&amp;A session<\/a> with Professor Van de Noort between <strong>2-3pm on 28 May<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Discover more<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Follow the links below to discover more about how the University of Reading\u2019s community is contributing towards tackling the SDGs.<\/p>\n<p>SDG1 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/news-and-events\/releases\/PR856199.aspx\">No Poverty<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SDG2 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/news-and-events\/releases\/PR856228.aspx\">Zero Hunger<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SDG3 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/news-and-events\/releases\/PR856336.aspx\">Good Health and Well-being<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SDG4 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/news-and-events\/releases\/PR856367.aspx\">Quality Education<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SDG5 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/news-and-events\/releases\/PR856405.aspx\">Gender Equality<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SDG6 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/news-and-events\/releases\/PR856404.aspx\">Clean Water and Sanitation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SDG7 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/news-and-events\/releases\/PR856515.aspx\">Affordable and Clean Energy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SDG8 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/news-and-events\/releases\/PR856538.aspx\">Decent Work and Economic Growth<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SDG9 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/news-and-events\/releases\/PR856598.aspx\">Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SDG10 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/news-and-events\/releases\/PR856621.aspx\">Reduced Inequalities<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SDG11 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/news-and-events\/releases\/PR856646.aspx\">Sustainable Cities and Communities<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SDG12 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/news-and-events\/releases\/PR856670.aspx\">Responsible Consumption and Production<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SDG13 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/news-and-events\/releases\/PR856705.aspx\">Climate Action<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SDG14 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/news-and-events\/releases\/PR856763.aspx\">Life Below Water<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SDG15 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/news-and-events\/releases\/PR856788.aspx\">Life on Land<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SDG16 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/news-and-events\/releases\/PR856813.aspx\">Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SDG17 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/news-and-events\/releases\/PR856816.aspx\">Partnerships for the Goals<\/a><\/p>\n<p>While the SDG campaign is now drawing to a close, our commitment to sustainability is ongoing. Get involved and share your examples of work on social media using the hashtags #PlanetPartners and #sdgoals \u2013 Twitter: @UniRdg_Alumni, Facebook: \/UniofReadingAlumni, Instagram: @uoralumni, LinkedIn: Alumni Relations Team at University of Reading.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/connected\/2021\/05\/27\/tackling-global-issues\/\">Discover<\/a> how our alumni and the wider Reading community are working to address and tackle Zero Hunger and Affordable and Clean Energy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Reading is calling on its community to reflect on and share their efforts to tackle major problems facing the world, as part of the #PlanetPartners campaign. Throughout May, the University has been running a campaign to promote the internationally-recognised United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 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