Campus Initiatives - Supporting the SDGs Trent University demonstrates support of the UN SDGs through many campus initiatives. These include:
- financial aid and scholarships to reduce poverty,
- the TCSA Food Bank and efforts to combat food waste to address hunger, and
- extensive on-campus healthcare and peer support services to promote well-being.
The university also champions sustainability with water sciences programs, bans on single-use plastics, and renewable energy projects. Through local partnerships and conservation efforts, Trent fosters sustainable communities and protects natural resources. These are some of the many examples of how Trent’s approach aligns with the SDGs.
Research and Faculty Contributions - Trent University faculty are at the forefront of research addressing several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Key areas of focus include innovative methods for CO2 removal, climate change impacts in the High Arctic, and the intersection of digital transformation with sustainability. Faculty also examine emissions from technology use and climate change anxiety, enriching our understanding of these critical issues. Notably, over 20% of faculty publications last year focused on climate change, while 70% aligned with various SDGs, underscoring Trent’s commitment to tackling global challenges.
