NCL Global Challenges Academy
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Former handle for Newcastle University Institute for Sustainability, now Global Challenges Academy. Tackling #globalchallenges for sustainable development.
Newcastle upon Tyne
Joined September 2011
Members & friends, join us for three exciting days of dialogue on actions for social, environmental and #ClimateJustice in the #NorthEast! @UniofNewcastle 28 June, 12 July, & 14 September https://t.co/ZMHGxt7WRb
actionnetwork.org
From fighting for women’s and workers’ rights to establishing a real living wage movement, creating safe spaces for refugees, and championing environmental justice — the North East is a place where...
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It's Sustainability Week at Newcastle University! Why not come join us at our first event today?🌼🌿 Check out our programme full of great in-person and virtual events that you can get involved in this week: https://t.co/dTjGLNMJbN
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QS World University Rankings @UniofNewcastle is 18th in the world for sustainability @NCLSusCampus
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Congratulations to Prof Richard Walker recognised for his efforts to tackle #Parkinsons in the NE and Africa! @NeurosciNCLUni @ParkinsonsEN @prof_davidburn @drnaomiwarren
https://t.co/DKQVVQb8vm
chroniclelive.co.uk
Professor Richard Walker, of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, has been working to fight Parkinson's in the North East and in sub-Saharan Africa for 25 years
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It’s fantastic to see our colleagues meeting in person again!
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Excited that this course on 'Trade and the Blue Economy' is well under way! Sustainable development for the #blueeconomy is needed now more than ever, plus can benefit small island development states! @uwisrc @UNCTAD @UniofNewcastle
https://t.co/OZYyeFMohk
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Grateful for the opportunity to participate this week in👇🏼short course 'Trade and the Blue Economy'🙏🏼@AndreaWilkinson @Luciangal2 a collaboration between #uwi🇧🇧 🇱🇨🇻🇨🇯🇲🇩🇲+++ #newcastleuniversity🇬🇧 The #blue/our oceans🌊cover 70% of our🌍❗️ Development⚖️Impact #Sustainability #SDGs
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Research towards the sustainable development goals was celebrated by @prof_chrisday at the @NCLGCA #UNSDG research leaders summit
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Dr Cat Button @Cat_Button on the importance of the arts and culture in SDGs research. @NCLGCA #NCLSDG
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"Bring health into heart of discourse around climate change action", Rachael Taylor, Senior Research Manager @wellcometrust #NCLSDG
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Exciting funding call from @wellcometrust on climate change mitigation & health co-benefits! #NCLSDG
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Numerous opportunities to understand the connections between Goal 3 Good health & well being and the other #GlobalGoals including Climate Action! #NCLSDG
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A major challenge for academic research is "...doing what's needed for the SDGs rather than simply saying we're doing it". Prof David Graham @DWGrahamAMR @EngineeringNCL
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How far do you personally consciously align your research to the UNSDGs? Fascinating session facilitated by @ElisaJMiles #NCLSDG @UniofNewcastle Good view in other direction, too...
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"Adopt the #SDGs for academic research but without falling for the tyranny of utility". Prof Tom Curtis @UniofNewcastle #NCLSDG
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Thank you to Anca from @UNSDSN for sharing more about what the network does and collaborative opportunities. #SDGS #GlobalGoals #NCLSDG
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