The University of Verona promotes a culture of environmental, social, and economic responsibility through an integrated educational offering. Its goal is to educate responsible citizens and professionals capable of addressing global challenges by embedding the principles of the 2030 Agenda across all academic disciplines.
Courses on Sustainability for the student community
The University systematically maps all courses related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This activity makes it possible to monitor how sustainability is integrated into both compulsory and elective study programmes.
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References to the SDGs
In the 2024/25 academic year, a total of 2,094 references to at least one 2030 Agenda goal were identified across the University's course offerings. -
Priority Goals
The SDGs most frequently represented in course syllabi are Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being), Goal 4 (Quality Education), and Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities). -
Digital Transparency
Through the "Lecturer Dashboard" available in the MyUnivr portal, course instructors can directly link their courses to the Sustainable Development Goals, making this information accessible to students through the course web pages. -
Academic Fields Involved
Sustainability themes are integrated across all major academic areas, from economics and law to engineering, medicine, and the humanities.
| SDG | Goal | No. of Courses |
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| SDG 1 | No Poverty | 23 |
| SDG 2 | Zero Hunger | 34 |
| SDG 3 | Good Health and Well-being | 442 |
| SDG 4 | Quality Education | 378 |
| SDG 5 | Gender Equality | 192 |
| SDG 6 | Clean Water and Sanitation | 22 |
| SDG 7 | Affordable and Clean Energy | 22 |
| SDG 8 | Decent Work and Economic Growth | 128 |
| SDG 9 | Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | 161 |
| SDG 10 | Reduced Inequalities | 237 |
| SDG 11 | Sustainable Cities and Communities | 67 |
| SDG 12 | Responsible Consumption and Production | 123 |
| SDG 13 | Climate Action | 61 |
| SDG 14 | Life Below Water | 5 |
| SDG 15 | Life on Land | 35 |
| SDG 16 | Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | 121 |
| SDG 17 | Partnerships for the Goals | 43 |
TaLC Courses and Transferable Skills
The Teaching and Learning Center (TaLC), established in 2019, supports teaching innovation and offers training pathways aimed at developing transferable skills (soft skills) that are open to all students.
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Sustainability Pathways (Academic Year 2024/25)
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Environmental Sustainability: Includes courses such as Introduction to Environmental Ethics, Objectives: Sustainable Development and Business, and Fashion and Textile Waste.
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Economic Sustainability: Offers modules such as What If I Wanted to Start a Business? together with reflections on the civil economy and digital payments.
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Social Sustainability: Covers topics including Inclusive Communication, workplace conflict management, and stress prevention.
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ASviS Partnership
Thanks to its partnership with the Italian Alliance for Sustainable Development (ASviS), the University offers the e-learning course Goal: Sustainable Development. -
Open Badge Certification
Many of these activities allow students to earn academic credits (CFU) and receive Open Badges, digital credentials that formally certify the sustainability-related skills they have acquired.