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Join SDGsUNi

WASD invites universities, research institutions, academic and professional societies and individuals to join SDGsUNi — the global conversation on sustainable development and how to achieve the UN Agenda 2030 and its 17 SDGs. Choose one of four annual packages, from a first step to a full transformation strategy.

A leading network

Access prestigious networks of learning partners through one of the world’s leading organisations on sustainable development.

Promote your university

Reach new audiences through WASD’s social media and YouTube channels.

Partnerships and MOUs

Share your experience and join national, regional and international partnerships with other universities.

Meetings and events

Attend and take part in WASD meetings, conferences and events around the world.

Included in every package

More benefits for all members

Training and workshops

Access WASD’s training programmes and workshops for staff and researchers.

Directories and listings

Appear in the directories and listings WASD runs to promote universities worldwide.

Youth and women programmes

Students and staff benefit from WASD programmes for young people and women.

Annual membership

Choose your package

Four levels to suit your scope and goals — from a public or private university making a first change to a large university planning a major transformation towards the 17 SDGs.

Seed package

  • SDGs Outstanding Contribution Certificate that can be displayed in your university.
  • Dedicated page online including your profile, website and all contact and social media details.
  • Listings of 10 courses; research centres; journals; experts; events; and news/impact.
  • Inclusion of 4 promotion videos in our TV channel.
  • Full access to your researchers to any 2 SDGs research hubs of your choice.
  • University name displayed in 2 other SDGs Universities platforms, giving your university exposure to the wide range of visitors to the platform.
  • Inclusion of your profile in WASD annual SDGs Universities Directories across the world.
  • Free One Day Workshop: Accelerate Universities Role for the Implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030.
  • 10% Discount on selected WASD conferences and events.

Water package

  • Will receive all the benefits of the Seed package, plus:
  • Listings of 20 courses; research centres; journals; experts; events; and news/impact.
  • Inclusion of 10 promotion videos in our TV channel.
  • Full access to your researchers to any 4 SDGs research hubs of your choice.
  • The followings will be featured/displayed in our homepage for one week (one item quarterly): Name and logo of your university; One research centre; One top expert full profile; and One item of your latest news.
  • University name displayed in other 3 SDGs Universities platforms, giving your university exposure to the wide range of visitors to the platform.
  • Help and facilitation of your university’s membership with major international professional bodies such as Advance HE; IEEE; CIMA; CIM; PMI; etc.
  • Access to our office for two weeks (staff and resources) based in London, UK. During this visit, our highly experienced staff will aim to help you with all your enquires and request in terms of building relationships and collaborations with all related Higher Education (HE) institutions in the UK.
  • Free Two Days Workshop: Mastering Public Policy for the Implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
  • 25% Discount on selected WASD conferences and events.

Grow package

  • Will receive all the benefits of the Water package, plus:
  • Listings of 35 courses; research centres; journals; experts; events; and news/impact.
  • Inclusion of 16 promotional videos in our TV channel.
  • Full access to your researchers to any 7 SDGs research hubs of your choice.
  • The followings will be featured/displayed in our homepage for 1 month (1 item quarterly): Name and logo of your university; One research centre; One top expert full profile; and One item of your latest news.
  • Access to our office for three weeks (staff and resources) based in London, UK. During this visit, our highly experienced staff will aim to help you with all your enquires and request in terms of building relationships and collaborations with all related HE institutions in the UK.
  • Up to 5 mins (preferably 30-90 seconds) promotion video for your university produced by our highly experienced team.
  • An invitation to attend WASD Annual Sustainability conference opening ceremony including the conference formal dinner, offering networking and publicity opportunities.
  • Help organising your international conference in the UK or across the world.
  • Short Business Diagnostic Consultation by our Expert Advisors (max 1000 words). This could include critical assessment of your journals to be submitted to major indexing databases such as Scopus and other major platforms.
  • 50% Discount on selected WASD conferences and events.

Sustain package

  • Will receive all the benefits of the Grow package, plus:
  • Listings of 60 courses; research centres; journals; experts; events; and news/impact.
  • Inclusion of 20 promotional videos in our TV channel.
  • Full access to your researchers to any 10 SDGs research hubs of your choice.
  • The followings will be featured/displayed in our homepage for 3 months (one item monthly): Name and logo of your university; One research centre; One top expert full profile; and One item of your latest news.
  • Access to our office for 4 weeks (staff and resources) based in London, UK. During this visit, our highly experienced staff will aim to help you with all your enquires and request in terms of building relationships and collaborations with all related HE institutions in the UK.
  • Up to 5 mins (preferably 30-90 seconds) 3 promotion videos for your university produced by our highly experienced team.
  • An invitation to attend WASD Annual Sustainability conference opening ceremony including the conference formal dinner, offering networking and publicity opportunities. Also join the conference keynote speakers panels.
  • 2 Short Business Diagnostic Consultation by our Expert Advisors (max 1000 words). This could include critical assessment of your journals to be submitted to major indexing databases such as Scopus and other major platforms.
  • Up to 2 days workshop of your choice from our various training and capacity-building workshops delivered virtually (additional cost for face-to-face) by our consultants to meet your transformation strategy towards the UN Agenda 2030 and its 17 SDGs.
  • Help setup 1 new international referred journal of your choice.
  • Your university name and logo displayed in WASD’s website for 3 months, giving your university exposure to a wide range of visitors to one of the world’s leading organisation focusing on sustainable development.
  • Inclusion of your university in all WASD annual SDGs Universities Global/Regional/National Directories.
  • Free access to selected WASD conferences and events (cost agreed on individual basis).
Need something different?

Let’s design a package for your university

We would be delighted to talk about a special package that is not listed here.