Speaker
Description
Isgogo, M. M.
Umaru Sanda Ahmadu College of Education Minna
mmisgogo@gmail.com
Track: Research, Innovation and Knowledge Ecosystems
Higher education institutions are becoming key players in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through knowledge generation, human capital development, and sustainable development innovation. This study looks at how academic institutions, including universities, may integrate their research, teaching, community participation, and institutional governance with the SDG framework. Using the qualitative approach, the study identifies important pathways for alignment, such as curriculum integration, interdisciplinary research, sustainability-focused leadership, stakeholder partnerships, and campus operational reforms, based on an analysis of policy documents, academic literature, and emerging international practices. The analysis emphasizes that in order to achieve effective alignment, institution-wide policies that integrate SDG concepts into academic and administrative tasks are necessary, rather than relying solely on individual sustainability projects. In order to ensure that higher education remains relevant to global sustainability transitions, the paper concludes that aligning higher education with the SDGs is not only an educational reform agenda but also a strategic investment in the future. This calls for coordinated action from governments, universities, business, and civil society.