SR University (SRU) is deeply committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through strategic partnerships, collaborative research, policy contributions, capacity building, and community-centered sustainability initiatives. By embedding SDG principles into its governance, curriculum, operations, and outreach, SRU positions itself as a leading institution driving regional, national, and global sustainable development.
SR University actively contributes to national and regional SDG-related policy development through research-driven recommendations, evidence-based consultancy, and participation in strategic dialogues. Faculty members collaborate with government bodies, public institutions, and development agencies to address challenges in renewable energy, climate resilience, digital learning, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and rural transformation. The University’s engagement extends to helping NGOs design monitoring frameworks, implement SDG-aligned programmes, and assess on-ground impact. To deepen its contribution to the national SDG agenda, SRU organizes and participates in conferences, workshops, and policy forums that bring together governments, NGOs, industries, academic institutions, and civil society organisations. Faculty and researchers also present SDG-focused research at national and international conferences, strengthening SRU’s knowledge leadership in the global sustainability discourse.
Internationalization is a core pillar of SR University’s sustainability vision. The University maintains collaborations with global universities, research centres, and international organisations to support SDG-related research, comparative studies, joint publications, capacity building, and exchange programmes. Through these collaborations, SRU contributes to best- practice development across areas such as renewable energy technologies, climate adaptation, green infrastructure, equitable education, and sustainable ecosystems. These partnerships enhance research outputs, promote global mobility, and help align SRU’s sustainability practices with international benchmarks. SRU also works closely with NGOs operating in sectors such as community health, water conservation, skill development, waste management, rural entrepreneurship, and biodiversity protection. These partnerships ensure that sustainability initiatives extend beyond the campus, fostering long-term socio-economic and environmental impact in surrounding communities.
SR University has fully integrated the SDGs into its academic ecosystem, ensuring that sustainability principles are embedded across disciplines. Numerous undergraduate and postgraduate programmes focus directly on sustainability, renewable energy, environmental sciences, green technologies, and social innovation. The curriculum includes multiple SDG- focused courses across engineering, agriculture, sciences, management, and humanities. These courses address key themes such as climate action, life on land, clean energy, sustainable infrastructure, responsible consumption, gender equality, and community resilience.
Beyond formal degree programmes, the University offers electives, value-added courses, and project-based learning opportunities related to the SDGs. Students engage in research projects, internships, and community immersion programmes that strengthen their understanding of sustainability and global development. Best practices for achieving the SDGs are shared across departments, ensuring campus-wide alignment with environmental and social responsibility. SRU continuously strengthens its academic ecosystem by introducing new SDG-aligned courses, technologies, and teaching methods.
SR University promotes a culture of sustainability engagement through dynamic student organisations such as the NSS, NCC, and the Sustainability Club. These bodies conduct regular awareness programmes, campaigns, and community outreach activities focused on all SDGs, including climate change, clean energy, biodiversity protection, waste reduction, gender equality, and responsible consumption. Through field visits, rural immersion, technical training programmes, and grassroots interventions, students work closely with villages, schools, NGOs, and government departments to promote SDG literacy and behaviour change. These activities enhance community knowledge on sustainability, encourage youth leadership, and build long- term resilience within local communities. Workshops, hackathons, and innovation challenges organized by SRU encourage students to develop real-world solutions to sustainability challenges. SRIX, the Technology Business Incubator, supports start-ups working in sectors such as clean energy, agritech, circular economy, green mobility, and environmental monitoring - transforming innovative ideas into viable solutions that advance SDG implementation.
SR University is committed to transparent reporting of its sustainability progress and SDG achievements. The University publishes an annual Sustainability Report and makes SDG-related data available publicly on its official website. These reports include metrics on energy consumption, climate action, waste management, biodiversity efforts, student engagement, community programmes, and research outputs aligned with global goals. This open reporting approach strengthens SRU’s accountability to stakeholders, supports evidence-based planning, and aligns the University with the best global practices such as UI GreenMetric, THE Impact Rankings, QS Sustainability Rankings and national accreditation frameworks. In addition to formal reports, departments and student organizations share their SDG-based activities, innovations, and achievements through digital platforms, seminars, and workshops - cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
SR University continues to integrate global sustainability priorities into its academic, research, and outreach missions. Whether through policy influence, international collaboration, curriculum innovation, or community engagement, SRU remains firmly committed to advancing the SDGs at local, national, and global scales. By fostering impactful partnerships, promoting sustainable development education, supporting community transformation, and reporting transparently on progress, SR University contributes meaningfully to the global movement for a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable world.