EAUC-Scotland collected case studies from across Scottish universities and colleges that align with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The case studies provide a snapshot of the some of the ways that Scotland's Further and Higher Education sector are contributing towards the Global Goals.
Our hope is that you will be inspired by these examples to identify opportunities where you can help make strides to achieve the SDGs by embarking or partnering with universities and colleges on social, economic and environmental initiatives.
You can also further your SDG journey by joining the SDG Accord.
Explore the case studies individually by resource below or view them as a collective in the Case Studies document.
See the full collection of Scotland Colleges and Universities SDG Case Studies
Supports the Government of Malawi in the provision of safe drinking water for all its citizens. Part of the Climate Justice Water Futures Programme, the project includes both...
A collective of students and staff at Edinburgh Napier which works to reduce period poverty and address period stigma. While staff members came up with the project idea, the...
Glasgow Kelvin College has become an active supporting member of the national 'White Ribbon Campaign', a campaign aimed at including men in tackling gender-based...
The Cross-School Course is a two-week course delivered to all first year students at GSA, during which the students have a chance to explore the city, its history, and the...
Following responses from students who said they wanted more from their feedback, the college decided to explore the use of screen-capture videos to provide feedback. This...
The Forest College is for learners and leaders of all ages who want to develop their knowledge, skills and leadership in the forest and outdoors. It aims to deliver many...
Vertically Integrated Projects for Sustainable Development (VIP4SD) is a research-based teaching model that allows students across all undergraduate courses and years to be...
Ayrshire College established the 'Promoting Wellbeing Group' in 2017. The group's aim is to prepare, implement and review a Promoting Wellbeing Action Plan to...
The College worked in partnership with the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice to convert one of the Hospice's charity shops into a charity beauty salon. The salon opened...
With the first communal garden established by students in 2012, the college now has 2 thriving multi-purpose community gardens used by students, staff and members of the local...
West Lothian College is implementing a series of initiatives to improve access to healthy and nutritious food for students, addressing food poverty. Initiatives include the...
After implementing the Scottish Government Sanitary Support Scheme within the University's campuses, the University of Dundee decided to take things further and plan to...