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Through research, teaching, learning, and community engagement, Queen’s is advancing climate action, inclusion, and equitable access to education and health care. As part of these ongoing efforts, the university is again participating in SDG Month Canada—a nationwide campaign rallying post-secondary institutions to drive awareness and action on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Throughout March, participating institutions will offer workshops, panel discussions, and interactive programming related to the SDGs. These activities will draw on the diverse disciplinary perspectives of our faculty and campus community members to further embed sustainable development into institutional practices, to foster more collaboration, and to celebrate Queen’s achievements related to the SDGs. The Principal’s Office is coordinating SDG Month Canada at Queen’s and is looking to highlight activities set to take place across Queen’s.

“Much of the work at Queen's is directly tied to SDGs, contributing to the university’s social impact and making a tangible difference in the lives of others,” says Principal Patrick Deane. “We are proud to take part in SDG Month Canada and continue raising awareness about these global goals, their importance, and how Queen’s is driving meaningful change alongside other post-secondary institutions in Canada.”

Led by , Colleges and Institutes Canada, and UBC’s Office of Sustainability, the SDG Month Canada campaign sets the stage for universities and colleges across the country to strengthen their engagement with the SDGs. Each participating school independently organizes its own activities to drive impact.

Members of the campus community planning activities for SDG Month at Queen’s are asked to share details through the . Students, faculty, staff, and alumni interested in participating in these SDG Month activities can visit Queen’s SDG Month Canada calendar.

Among this year’s featured SDG Month events: the launch of the , developed by Career Services in Student Affairs, to help students explore careers aligned with the SDGs. The guide offers insights into meaningful work, career paths, training programs, and volunteer opportunities. To celebrate, students are invited to a , featuring an alumni panel and reception with remarks from Dr. Heather Aldersey, Special Advisor to the Principal on SDGs, and Principal Deane.

For more information and resources related to Queen’s contributions to and engagement with the SDGs, visit the SDGs at Queen’s webpage and the Advancing Social Impact website to learn more about the university’s performance in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.

This story originally appeared in the Queen's Gazette.