The book brings together research and practice from international higher education contexts, exploring how universities integrate and advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
At this event, selected authors will present insights from two chapters focusing on co‑creation, sustainability practices, and institutional transformation at Nord University.
Featured chapters:
Chapter 41: Enhancing SDG 17: A Case Study of Co‑Creation at a Norwegian University in a European University Alliance
Chapter 42: Challenges and Opportunities in Advancing Sustainability: The Case of Green Campus Nord
Lunch will be served.
Program
09:00 – 09:10: Welcome and Opening Remarks
- Vice-Rector for Education Levi Gårseth-Nesbakk
- Introduction to the book and its significance for higher education and SDG implementation
09:10 – 09:25: Presentation of the Book
- Overview of the volume
- Purpose, structure, and key themes
09:25 – 09:45: Chapter 41 Presentation
Enhancing SDG 17: A Case Study of Co‑Creation at a Norwegian University in a European University Alliance
Co‑authors: Tove Holm, Tanja Ellingsen, Umair Najeeb Mughal, Ingunn Skjesol, Amsale Kassahun Temesgen, Vivi Marie Lademoe Storsletten, Kaspar Bredahl Rasmussen
Affiliation: Nord University
Focus:
- Partnerships across European University Alliances
- Co‑creation as a driver of SDG 17
- Practical outcomes and lessons learned
09:45 – 10:00: Chapter 42 Presentation
Challenges and Opportunities in Advancing Sustainability: The Case of Green Campus Nord
Co‑authors: Tanja Ellingsen & Benedicte Forsland
Affiliation: Faculty of Social Science, Nord University
Focus:
- Green Campus initiatives
- Operational and strategic sustainability efforts
- Institutional challenges and future opportunities
10:00 – 10:20: Panel Discussion & Q&A
- Representatives from both chapter teams
- University sustainability leadership
- External stakeholder (municipality, partner institution, SEA‑EU representative)
Key themes:
- Implementing SDGs meaningfully in universities
- The role of inter-institutional collaboration
- Student involvement and organizational change
10:20 – 10:30: Audience Dialogue
Reflections, questions from guests
Open floor for short interventions
10:30 – 11:30: Networking & Informal Discussions, including lunch
