University-Wide SDGs Education for all Students

Integrated Across the Full Curriculum

An-Najah National University integrates sustainability and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals across teaching and learning in all colleges, academic levels, and fields of study. This institution-wide approach is grounded in ANNU’s Sustainability Policy, which recognizes teaching and learning for sustainability as a core University principle, and its Sustainability Plan, which commits the University to providing education for sustainable development and enriching learning across the formal and non-formal curriculum.

According to ANNU’s curriculum mapping for the 2025/2026 academic year, more than 70% of undergraduate and postgraduate courses incorporate identifiable SDG-related learning outcomes, topics, laboratory activities, research assignments, fieldwork, professional applications, or community-based projects. Sustainability education is contextualized within each discipline, enabling students to understand and address the environmental, social, economic, health, technological, and governance dimensions of sustainable development.

This curriculum-wide integration is reinforced through the compulsory Community Service and Sustainability Course, taken by all students, and through the interdisciplinary learning opportunities provided by ANNU’s Sustainable Development Office and SDG Training Academy. Together, these provisions ensure that every student encounters meaningful sustainability education through both university-wide learning and discipline-specific academic study.

Climate Science and Environmental Sustainability Across the Curriculum

A major component of ANNU’s curriculum-wide integration is its structured provision of Climate Science and Environmental Sustainability Education. Climate science and environmental sustainability are incorporated across academic programmes and credit-bearing courses offered by multiple faculties, including Engineering and Information Technology, Science, Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Architecture and Planning, Law and Political Science, and related interdisciplinary fields.

Students engage with sustainability through lectures, assessed coursework, laboratory exercises, field studies, case studies, design projects, environmental assessments, and applied research. This enables students from different academic backgrounds to develop climate and sustainability competencies relevant to their disciplines and future professions.

The following programmes represent—not exhaust—the integration of sustainability and the SDGs across ANNU’s academic disciplines.

Undergraduate Programmes

• Bachelor’s in Social Work – social inclusion, community development, poverty reduction, social justice, well-being, and protection of vulnerable groups.

• Bachelor’s in Planning Engineering and City Technology – sustainable cities, resilient communities, land-use planning, infrastructure, and responsible urban development.

• Bachelor’s in Geomatics Engineering – geospatial analysis, environmental monitoring, land management, urban planning, and disaster-risk assessment.

• Bachelor’s in Materials Science Engineering – sustainable materials, cleaner production, resource efficiency, recycling, and circular-economy applications.

• Bachelor’s in Kindergarten Education – inclusive education, child development, well-being, responsible citizenship, and early sustainability awareness.

• Bachelor’s in Energy and Environmental Engineering – renewable energy, climate action, pollution prevention, resource efficiency, and environmental protection.

• Bachelor’s in Lower Preparatory Education – quality education, inclusive teaching, citizenship, social responsibility, and sustainability learning.

• Bachelor’s in Upper Preparatory Education – inclusive education, responsible citizenship, cultural sustainability, and integration of contemporary development challenges into teaching.

• Bachelor’s in Health Information Management – equitable healthcare, health-data governance, digital transformation, evidence-based planning, and improved health outcomes.

• Bachelor’s in Plant Production and Protection – food security, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, soil and water conservation, and climate-resilient farming.

Doctoral Programmes

• PhD in Sustainable Energy Technology – renewable-energy systems, energy efficiency, decarbonization, technological innovation, and climate-change mitigation.

• PhD in Engineering Systems Management and Sustainability – sustainable engineering systems, organizational resilience, responsible resource management, and sustainability-oriented decision-making.

• PhD in Food Chemistry – food safety, nutrition, sustainable food systems, quality assurance, food security, and responsible production.

Master’s Programmes

• Master’s in Sustainable Engineering in Production – cleaner production, industrial sustainability, resource efficiency, environmental management, and circular-economy practices.

• Master’s in Clean Energy Conservation Engineering – renewable energy, energy conservation, emissions reduction, energy efficiency, and sustainable energy management.

• Master’s in Water and Environmental Engineering – sustainable water management, sanitation, pollution control, water reuse, and climate resilience.

• Master’s in Environmental Sciences – ecosystem protection, biodiversity conservation, environmental assessment, pollution prevention, and climate action.

• Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning Engineering – sustainable urbanization, resilient settlements, inclusive planning, transportation, and responsible land management.

• Master’s in Nutrition and Food Technology – nutrition, food security, public health, sustainable food production, food safety, and quality management.

• Master’s in Risk and Disaster Management – disaster-risk reduction, emergency preparedness, community resilience, humanitarian response, and climate adaptation.

• Master’s in Highway and Transport Engineering – sustainable mobility, road safety, resilient infrastructure, transport planning, and lower-impact transport systems.

• Master’s in Structural Engineering – safe and resilient infrastructure, sustainable construction, material efficiency, and disaster-resistant design.

• Master’s in Architectural Engineering – sustainable buildings, energy-efficient design, inclusive spaces, heritage protection, and climate-responsive architecture.

• Master’s in International Law and Human Rights – human rights, equality, justice, accountable institutions, peace, and international cooperation.

• Master’s in Community Mental Health Nursing – mental health, community well-being, equitable access to care, inclusion, and support for vulnerable populations.

• Master’s in Public Health Management – sustainable health systems, health governance, equitable service delivery, institutional resilience, and evidence-based management.

• Master’s in Public Health – disease prevention, population health, health equity, environmental health, epidemiology, and resilient communities.

• Master’s in Psychological and Educational Counseling – mental well-being, inclusive education, student support, equality, social inclusion, and safe learning environments.

Complementary Interdisciplinary Sustainability Courses

Discipline-specific curriculum integration is complemented by the SDG Training Academy’s Sustainability Course Portfolio. The Academy provides free and open-access interdisciplinary learning opportunities through which students from all colleges can strengthen their understanding of the environmental, social, economic, and governance dimensions of sustainable development.

The portfolio includes:

1. Introduction to Sustainable Development

2. Climate Change and Environmental Impacts

3. Waste Management and Circular Economy

4. Environmental Policy and Governance

5. Sustainable Energy Systems

6. Sustainable Urban Development

7. Environmental Impact Assessment

8. Corporate Sustainability and Ethical Business Practices

9. Carbon Accounting and Life-Cycle Assessment

10. Community Engagement for Sustainability

11. Fundamentals of Sustainable Community Development

12. Designing Sustainable Community Projects

13. Social Impact Assessment for Communities

14. Environmental Stewardship in Communities

15. Sustainable Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment

16. Participatory Governance and Decision-Making

17. Monitoring and Evaluation of Community Programs

18. Community Education for Sustainability

19. Resilience and Climate Adaptation for Communities

20. Equity and Inclusion in Education

21. Sustainability for Business

22. Sustainability Consulting

23. Heritage and Sustainable Development

Each course has a dedicated public page presenting its overview, intended learning outcomes, content outline, instructor, participation pathway, and digital certification opportunity. The portfolio allows students to develop competencies extending beyond their principal fields of study and supports interdisciplinary understanding of the SDGs. (sdo.najah.edu)

Through this combination of curriculum integration, discipline-specific academic programmes, compulsory university-wide education, and complementary interdisciplinary training, ANNU ensures that sustainability education is embedded throughout the student learning experience. Graduates are consequently equipped to understand the interconnected nature of the SDGs and apply sustainability knowledge within their professions, communities, and civic lives.

An-Najah National University ensures that every student receives foundational education in sustainable development through the compulsory Community Service and Sustainability Course. The course is a university-wide graduation requirement for all students, regardless of their faculty, academic programme, or field of study. It has no prerequisites, carries one academic credit, and combines structured SDG education with practical community engagement.

The course introduces students to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, their global and local significance, and the role of universities, professions, communities, and individuals in achieving them. It particularly addresses poverty reduction, quality education, public health and well-being, environmental sustainability, social justice, reduced inequalities, responsible citizenship, institutional partnerships, and community development.

According to the official Community Service and Sustainability Course Outline, the course is designed to ensure that students:

• Understand community assets, challenges, and needs and connect their community service to the SDGs.

• Develop a practical understanding of sustainable development and the interconnected environmental, social, and economic dimensions of the SDGs.

• Strengthen civic responsibility and active participation in community development.

• Apply critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to real-world social and environmental challenges.

• Develop leadership skills for organizing and implementing community and sustainability initiatives.

• Advocate for sustainable practices, social justice, inclusion, and responsible community development.

• Understand ANNU’s institutional commitment and contribution to sustainable development.

• Work effectively with community institutions, governmental bodies, civil-society organizations, and nonprofit organizations.

Course Content

The compulsory course includes structured learning on:

1. Community service as a foundation for sustainable development.

2. ANNU’s institutional commitment to sustainability.

3. The role of the Community Service Center in connecting the University with community institutions.

4. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals and their global and local significance.

5. The University’s role in advancing the SDGs through education, research, operations, partnerships, and community engagement.

6. Volunteer programmes and their contribution to community welfare and sustainable development.

7. Social justice, responsible citizenship, governance, leadership, and youth empowerment.

8. Practical participation in SDG-aligned community initiatives.

Applied and Experiential Learning

Students are required to complete supervised practical community-service activities connected to specific SDGs. Depending on their placement, students may participate in:

• Public-health and blood-donation initiatives supporting SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being.

• Orphan-support and poverty-reduction programmes supporting SDG 1: No Poverty and SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities.

• Educational programmes for children and underserved groups supporting SDG 4: Quality Education.

• Environmental conservation and field activities supporting SDG 13: Climate Action and SDG 15: Life on Land.

• Community solidarity and philanthropic initiatives supporting SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.

• Placements with governmental and nonprofit organizations addressing environmental, social, and governance priorities.

The service placement is matched, where possible, to each student’s knowledge, abilities, and professional interests. This enables students to apply discipline-specific learning in authentic community settings while contributing to measurable social and environmental outcomes. The Community Service Center supervises implementation in cooperation with ANNU’s faculties and partner community organizations.

Scale and Continuing Implementation

Approximately 1,500 students participate in the course and its associated volunteer programme each semester. At the beginning of each semester, the Community Service Center organizes orientation and training activities that explain the SDGs, responsible volunteering, community needs, and available service placements.

Recent implementation examples include:

• Workshop to Promote the Student Role in Achieving the SDGs – delivered to more than 100 students enrolled in the Community Service and Sustainability Course.

• Workshop on Environmental Sustainability and the SDGs – strengthened students’ practical understanding of environmental sustainability, community responsibility, and the SDGs.

Through this compulsory combination of academic instruction, practical service, supervised reflection, and SDG-aligned community engagement, ANNU ensures that every student develops a foundational understanding of sustainable development and the ability to apply SDG principles in professional, community, and civic life. (Community Service Center)

In addition to curriculum-integrated and mandatory sustainability education, An-Najah National University provides all students with extensive optional opportunities to deepen their understanding of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. These opportunities include credit-bearing elective courses, free online sustainability courses, seminars, workshops, simulation exercises, innovation competitions, student-led activities, and experiential learning opportunities.

Optional sustainability education is designed to be interdisciplinary and accessible to students from all colleges and academic programmes. It enables students to select learning opportunities that correspond to their interests, fields of study, professional aspirations, and intended contributions to sustainable development.

Credit-Bearing Elective Course

ANNU offers the two-credit elective course Sustainable Development and Planning. The course examines sustainable development as an interconnected economic, social, cultural, environmental, and spatial process.

Its principal topics include:

• The conceptual foundations of development, sustainability, and sustainable-development planning.

• The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, targets, indicators, and implementation mechanisms.

• Sustainable cities and the New Urban Agenda.

• Sustainable land-use and spatial planning.

• Environmental, social, cultural, and economic dimensions of development.

• Global and local approaches to sustainable development.

• Opportunities and challenges for sustainable development and planning in Palestine.

• Collaboration among planners, engineers, architects, economists, policymakers, and community stakeholders.

Students are assessed through examinations and an applied term paper, ensuring that optional SDG education includes measurable academic learning outcomes. (www-cdn.najah.edu)

Free and Open-Access Sustainability Courses

ANNU’s SDG Training Academy provides a broad portfolio of free, open-access sustainability courses. These courses allow students from different disciplines to build practical knowledge and competencies beyond the requirements of their academic programmes. Each course has a dedicated public page containing its overview, learning outcomes, content outline, instructor information, participation pathway, and digital-certification opportunity.

The available courses include:

1. Introduction to Sustainable Development

2. Climate Change and Environmental Impacts

3. Waste Management and Circular Economy

4. Environmental Policy and Governance

5. Sustainable Energy Systems

6. Sustainable Urban Development

7. Environmental Impact Assessment

8. Corporate Sustainability and Ethical Business Practices

9. Carbon Accounting and Life-Cycle Assessment

10. Community Engagement for Sustainability

11. Fundamentals of Sustainable Community Development

12. Designing Sustainable Community Projects

13. Community Engagement and Participation

14. Social Impact Assessment for Communities

15. Environmental Stewardship in Communities

16. Sustainable Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment

17. Participatory Governance and Decision-Making

18. Monitoring and Evaluation of Community Programs

19. Community Education for Sustainability

20. Resilience and Climate Adaptation for Communities

21. Sustainable Cities

22. Equity and Inclusion in Education

23. Sustainable Cities and Urban Development

24. Sustainability for Business

25. Sustainability Consulting

26. Heritage and Sustainable Development

The full portfolio is available through the Sustainability Training Courses catalogue. It addresses the environmental, social, economic, cultural, educational, governance, and professional dimensions of sustainability, thereby giving students multiple entry points into SDG learning. (sdo.najah.edu)

Optional Seminars, Workshops, and Experiential Learning

Students can also participate voluntarily in ANNU’s continuing programme of SDG-related events and training workshops. These activities allow students to learn directly from academic experts, practitioners, community organizations, public institutions, and international partners.

Representative opportunities include:

• Green Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development Forum – introduced students and young people to green entrepreneurship, sustainable agri-food systems, innovation, and employment opportunities.

• 4Sustain: International SDGs Summit Simulation – enabled students to simulate international negotiations, policy development, cross-sector collaboration, and decision-making related to the SDGs.

• Regional Dialogue on Climate Change Impacts Across the Arab World – addressed water scarcity, food security, public health, resilient cities, clean energy, mitigation, adaptation, and community action.

• Waste Recycling and Campus Sustainability Initiative – provides applied opportunities to understand waste separation, recycling, responsible consumption, and environmentally responsible behaviour.

• Workshop to Promote the Student Role in Achieving the SDGs – strengthened students’ capacity to participate in sustainability and community-engagement initiatives.

• Workshop on Environmental Sustainability and the SDGs – developed practical understanding of environmental responsibility and the relationship between student action and the SDGs.

These optional academic and co-curricular opportunities allow every student to progress beyond foundational SDG education, explore particular sustainability interests, develop specialized competencies, earn digital certification where applicable, and apply sustainability knowledge to professional and community challenges. Together, they demonstrate that optional SDG education at ANNU is university-wide, interdisciplinary, publicly accessible, and relevant to students from all fields of study.

Students are central to sustainability transformation at An-Najah National University. Through the University’s Student-Led Society on Sustainability, the Student Association for Sustainable Development Goals, and a broad network of faculty-based societies, students design and implement environmental, social, health, innovation, and community initiatives aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Student-led sustainability at ANNU extends learning beyond the classroom. Students organize awareness campaigns, workshops, conferences, simulations, innovation activities, community outreach, volunteering, tree planting, biodiversity initiatives, waste-reduction activities, public-health campaigns, and partnerships with municipalities and civil-society organizations. These experiences strengthen sustainability literacy, leadership, teamwork, civic responsibility, and the practical application of SDG knowledge.

The Student Sustainability Society

The Student-Led Society on Sustainability is a multidisciplinary student platform dedicated to sustainability awareness, environmental responsibility, innovation, volunteerism, and community engagement. Membership and participation are open to students from all faculties, enabling students from different disciplines to collaborate on environmental and social challenges.

The Society is fully student-led and operates through an elected leadership structure comprising a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Public Relations Officer, Media and Communications Officer, and specialized committees for environmental and energy initiatives, education and awareness, activities, projects, membership, and volunteering. It functions under the supervision of the Deanship of Student Affairs with academic mentoring and support from the Sustainable Development Office.

Its governance arrangements include annual renewal of the administrative board, transparent and participatory decision-making, periodic committee reporting, administrative and financial reporting to the Deanship of Student Affairs, and formal recognition of student leadership and service. The Society collaborates with research centres, academic units, local NGOs, municipalities, community organizations, and international sustainability networks.

Its principal areas of activity include:

• Environmental and climate-awareness campaigns.

• Campus sustainability and greening initiatives.

• Tree planting and biodiversity protection.

• Waste reduction, recycling, and responsible consumption.

• Sustainability workshops, seminars, and student training.

• Sustainability-related research, projects, and innovation.

• Participation in national and international sustainability events and competitions.

• Community outreach and volunteering aligned with the SDGs.

Additional institutional evidence is available through Environmental Sustainability Societies at ANNU and the University’s directory of Student Clubs and Associations.

Student Associations Contributing to Sustainability

·         The Student Association for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

·         The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)

·         Ecology Friends Association

·         Biotechnology Student Association (BSA)

·         IEEE Najah Student Branch

·         Arab Innovation Network (AIN)

·         Engineers Without Borders

·         Nutrition and Food Processing Association

·         Pharm. D. Students Association (PDSA)‎

·         Medical laboratory Students’ Association

·         Optometry Student Association

·         An-Najah Medical Research Association (AMedRA)

·         Palestinian Medical Students’ Association - Nablus (PMSA)

·         Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation

·         Nursing Students’ Association

·         The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Recent Student-Led Sustainability Highlights (2025)

The following dated examples demonstrate active and continuing student leadership during the principal reporting year:

1. Environmental Awareness and Green-Skills Development – 17 December 2025: The Student Association for Sustainable Development organized a specialized workshop with the Green Opportunities platform to strengthen environmental awareness, youth capacity, climate engagement, and students’ ability to identify and pursue opportunities in the green sector. ANNU evidence

2. Environmental Field Learning at Al-Nassariya – 11 December 2025: ANNU students participated in an environmental field visit that connected experiential learning with environmental awareness, biodiversity, sustainable communities, climate action, and life on land. ANNU evidence

3. Interactive Climate-Change Workshop – 16 August 2025: The Student Association for Sustainable Development Goals, in cooperation with the Arab Youth Green Voices Network, organized an interactive climate workshop that strengthened student understanding of climate systems, collective problem-solving, and youth participation in climate action. ANNU evidence

4. LCOY Palestine 2025 – 24 July 2025: ANNU students participated in the Local Conference of Youth on Climate Change, contributing to discussions on waste management, climate justice, food sovereignty, water, health, resilient cities, and artificial-intelligence applications for climate solutions. ANNU evidence

5. Green Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development Forum – 30 June 2025: Students and young entrepreneurs engaged with green employment, sustainable agri-food systems, innovation, and youth-led solutions for inclusive economic development. ANNU evidence

6. 4Sustain International SDGs Summit Simulation – 28 May 2025: Public-relations students designed and implemented an innovative simulation of an international SDG summit, developing skills in policy dialogue, negotiation, communication, cross-sector collaboration, and sustainable-development decision-making. ANNU evidence

7. Campus Tree and Flower Planting – 4 May 2025: The Student Association for Sustainable Development and IEEE Student Branch jointly organized a voluntary campus-greening activity that promoted biodiversity, environmental stewardship, and practical student action. ANNU evidence

8. Steps Toward Sustainability Conference and Exhibition – 27 April 2025: ANNU students, including members of the Student Association for Sustainable Development, participated in a national sustainability conference and exhibition, strengthening learning, networking, and engagement beyond campus. ANNU evidence

9. Workshop on Environmental Sustainability and the SDGs – 6 April 2025: More than 100 students participated in a practical workshop delivered with the Deanship of Student Affairs, Community Service Center, and Sustainability Office, connecting environmental responsibility, community engagement, and SDG implementation. ANNU evidence

10. Strengthening the Student Role in Achieving the SDGs – 24 March 2025: A university workshop empowered students to become active contributors to sustainability and community action through SDG-aligned initiatives and volunteering. ANNU evidence

Additional Sustainability and Environmental Activities Led by Student Associations

1.       Environmental and Water Challenges Conference

·         Brief Description: Addressed climate change, water scarcity, and infrastructure solutions for sustainable environmental management.

·         Student Organization: The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

·         Related SDG: SDG 6, SDG 13

·         For more information about the event, click here

2.       4Sustain Conference “On the Land of the Story We Write Sustainability”

·         Brief Description: Promoted youth engagement in sustainability and policymaking via a simulation of SDG implementation.

·         Student Organization: The Law Students Association

·         Related SDG: SDG 13, SDG 16

·         For more information about the event, click here

3.       Recreational Day at Nursery       

·         Brief Description: Promoted environmental awareness and early education through sustainability-themed activities with children.

·         Student Organization: The Student Association for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)        

·         Related SDG: SDG 4, SDG 13

·         For more information about the event, click here

4.       English Panel Discussion

·         Brief Description: Promoted cultural understanding and global awareness, contributing to education and global partnerships.

·         Student Organization: The Translation Hub       

·         Related SDG: SDG 4, SDG 17

·         For more information about the event, click here

5.       Digital Marketing Workshop for Pharmacy

·         Brief Description: Empowered pharmacy students with skills to promote public health awareness using digital tools.

·         Student Organization: Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF)         

·         Related SDG: SDG 3, SDG 9

·         For more information about the event, click here

6.       Engineering Hackathon for Innovation

·         Brief Description: Encouraged creative engineering solutions to real-world problems, including energy and environment.   

·         Student Organization: Industrial Engineers Association and the Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineers Association

·         Related SDG: SDG 9, SDG 11

·         For more information about the event, click here

7.       6th Pharmaceutical Training Conference “Steps Without Borders”

·         Brief Description: Improved pharmaceutical knowledge and professional development, supporting sustainable health care.

·         Student Organization: Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation

·         Related SDG: SDG 3, SDG 4

·         For more information about the event, click here

8.       Medical Day

·         Brief Description: Provided free health check-ups and community awareness activities.

·         Student Organization: An-Najah Medical Research Association (AMedRA)

·         Related SDG: SDG 3

·         For more information about the event, click here

9.       Awareness with Mothers’ School Society 

·         Brief Description: Promoted public health education and disease prevention at the community level.

·         Student Organization: Medical laboratory Students’ Association

·         Related SDG: SDG 3, SDG 4

·         For more information about the event, click here

10.   “Eye on the Future” Exhibition

·         Brief Description: Showcased student-led innovations in technology and sustainable development.

·         Student Organization: Arab Innovation Network (AIN) 

·         Related SDG: SDG 9, SDG 17

·         For more information about the event, click here

11.   “Discover Your Vision” Optical Exhibition

·         Brief Description: Raised awareness on eye health and early screening, part of good health practices.

·         Student Organization: Optometry Student Association   

·         Related SDG: SDG 3

·         For more information about the event, click here

12.   Pharmaceutical Hackathon          

·         Brief Description: Focused on digital and AI-driven solutions in drug development and public health.

·         Student Organization: An-Najah Medical Research Association (AMedRA)

·         Related SDG: SDG 3, SDG 9

·         For more information about the event, click here

13.   Russian Language Cultural Day  

·         Brief Description: Promoted intercultural dialogue and inclusive education.                    

·         Student Organization: The Translation Hub

·         Related SDG: SDG 4, SDG 10

·         For more information about the event, click here

14.   Mental Health Campaign for Mothers     

·         Brief Description: Focused on women’s mental health and emotional well-being.

·         Student Organization: An-Najah Medical Research Association (AMedRA)       

·         Related SDG: SDG 3, SDG 5

·         For more information about the event, click here

15.   Swimming Championship

·         Brief Description: Promoted physical health and well-being through student sports.        

·         Student Organization: Sports Activity Association         

·         Related SDG: SDG 3

·         For more information about the event, click here

16.   Tree and Flower Planting at Campus      

·         Brief Description: Beautified campus and increased biodiversity and environmental awareness.   

·         Student Organization: The Student Association for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

·         Related SDG: SDG 11, SDG 13, SDG 15

·         For more information about the event, click here

17.   Modern Media Exhibition

·         Brief Description Encouraged environmental and social awareness via modern media tools

·         Student Organization: Young Journalists Syndicate

·         Related SDG: SDG 4, SDG 16

·         For more information about the event, click here

18.   Job Market Readiness

·         Brief Description: Bridged academia and sustainable employment, preparing students for green jobs.

·         Student Organization: IEEE Najah Student Branch

·         Related SDG: SDG 8, SDG 9

·         For more information about the event, click here

19.   VR Lecture

·         Brief Description: Introduced tech for environmental and industrial simulations.  

·         Student Organization: Chemical Engineers Society         

·         Related SDG: SDG 9, SDG 12

·         For more information about the event, click here

20.   ‘Workforce Readiness’ Seminar

Brief Description: Prepared students for labor markets with emphasis on innovation and sustainability.

Student Organization: An-Najah Entrepreneurs Association 

Related SDG: SDG 8

For more information about the event, click here

21.   Charity Bazaar – International Day of Persons with Disabilities 

·         Brief Description: Promoted inclusion and raised funds for persons with disabilities.        

·         Student Organization: Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation         

·         Related SDG: SDG 1, SDG 10

·         For more information about the event, click here

22.   “Entrepreneur at My University” Exhibition      

·         Brief Description: Encouraged student entrepreneurship in sustainable business sectors.               

·         Student Organization: The Entrepreneurs Association

·         Related SDG: SDG 8, SDG 9

·         For more information about the event, click here

23.   Educational & Cultural Exhibition

·         Brief Description: Fostered global citizenship and intercultural understanding.                 

·         Student Organization: The Translation Hub

·         Related SDG: SDG 4, SDG 17

·         For more information about the event, click here

24.   Nutrition and Food Processing Exhibition

·         Brief Description: Showcased sustainable food production and healthy eating habits.        

·         Student Organization: Nutrition and Food Processing Association

·         Related SDG: SDG 2, SDG 3, SDG 12

·         For more information about the event, click here

25.   “Pink October” Awareness Campaign

·         Brief Description: Promoted breast cancer awareness and early screening.

·         Student Organization: An-Najah Medical Research Association (AMedRA)

·         Related SDG: SDG 3, SDG 5

·         For more information about the event, click here

26.   “Blue November” Awareness Campaign

·         Brief Description: Focused on men’s health awareness, including prostate cancer prevention.       

·         Student Organization: An-Najah Medical Research Association (AMedRA)

·         Related SDG: SDG 3

·         For more information about the event, click here

27.   Disability Awareness Campaign

·         Brief Description: Promoted inclusivity, accessibility, and community solidarity. 

·         Student Organization: An-Najah Medical Research Association (AMedRA)         

·         Related SDG: SDG 10

·         For more information about the event, click here

28.   Photojournalism Workshop         

·         Brief Description: Empowered students to communicate social/environmental issues through photography.

·         Student Organization: The Young Journalists Association

·         Related SDG: SDG 4, SDG 16

·         For more information about the event, click here

29.   Entrepreneurs Challenge Sports Championship

·         Brief Description: Combined health promotion with entrepreneurial networking and team-building.

·         Student Organization: Entrepreneurs Association

·         Related SDG: SDG 3, SDG 8

·         For more information about the event, click here

30.   Entrepreneurs Challenge Sports Championship

·         Brief Description: Environmental initiative improving urban greenery, combating desertification, and supporting biodiversity

·         Student Organization: The Student Association for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

·         Related SDG: SDG 13, SDG 15

·         For more information about the event, click here

31.   Adolescent Awareness for Better Health and a Sustainable Future

·         Brief Description: Educate middle school students about the physical and psychological changes during puberty, aiming to enhance health awareness and promote positive behaviors.

·         Student Organization: Nursing Students’ Association

·         Related SDG: SDG 3, SDG 4

·         For more information about the event, click here

32.   Empower Schoolchildren with Vital Health Education

·         Brief Description: Health awareness sessions among school students by providing essential knowledge and skills on first aid, disease prevention, healthy lifestyles, and safety.

·         Student Organization: Nursing Students’ Association

·         Related SDG: SDG 3, SDG 4

·         For more information about the event, click here

33.   Health Awareness Campaign for Basic Boys School

Brief Description: Enhance students’ knowledge on a variety of essential health and safety topics.

·         Student Organization: Nursing Students’ Association

·         Related SDG: SDG 3, SDG 4

·         For more information about the event, click here

34.   Empowering Youth for Healthier Communities

·         Brief Description: Health awareness sessions for school students, covering hygiene, nutrition, first aid, and safety. This supports sustainable development by promoting health and well-being in the community.

·         Student Organization: Nursing Students’ Association

·         Related SDG: SDG 3, SDG 4

·         For more information about the event, click here

35.   Enhancing Health Awareness for a Sustainable Community

·         Brief Description: Contributing to improving local community health and supporting sustainable development goals.

·         Student Organization: Nursing Students’ Association

·         Related SDG: SDG 3, SDG 4

·         For more information about the event, click here

36.   Nursing Community Health

·         Brief Description: Building a Healthier Future: Nursing’s Impact on Youth in Community and Public Health.

·         Student Organization: Nursing Students’ Association

·         Related SDG: SDG 3, SDG 4

·         For more information about the event, click here

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The following dated evidence demonstrates how An-Najah National University translates its university-wide commitment to SDG education into practice. The examples complement the formal curriculum, the compulsory Community Service and Sustainability course, and the University’s optional sustainability-learning opportunities by documenting course-linked workshops, student-led initiatives, simulations, field learning, competitions, community projects, and campus-based sustainability experiences. The University’s SDG Training Academy – Events and Training Workshops provides a central institutional record of training across the environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainable development. Each activity is listed once below to avoid duplication.

2026 Highlights

• Environmental Awareness Workshop on Mercury and the Minamata Convention (7 May 2026): The Deanship of Student Affairs, the Environment Quality Authority, and several scientific student associations delivered an interdisciplinary awareness workshop on mercury pollution and the Minamata Convention, connecting environmental health, regulation, and responsible action. (SDGs 3, 6, 12, 16 and 17)

• IEEE Student Activity and Scientific Visit on Solar Energy (23 April 2026): The IEEE student association and the Deanship of Student Affairs combined technical instruction with a scientific visit, enabling students to observe solar-energy applications directly. (SDGs 4, 7, 9 and 13)

• Educational Environmental Trip to Protect the Endangered Ornithogalum fuscescens (20 April 2026): The Friends of the Environment Association and the Deanship of Student Affairs organized an educational field activity linking biodiversity conservation, environmental stewardship, and protection of a threatened Palestinian plant species. (SDGs 4, 13 and 15)

• Architecture Students Win the 4GREENSPACES Competition (13 April 2026): Architectural Engineering students applied sustainable-design learning to a real urban challenge through their winning proposal for Jamal Abdel Nasser Garden in Nablus. (SDGs 4, 9, 11 and 13)

• Tree-Planting Campaign at Ibn Sina School (26 February 2026): The second phase of the Community Service Center’s environmental campaign planted 30 olive trees, turning sustainability learning into community-based environmental action. (SDGs 4, 11, 13 and 15)

• Environmental and Agricultural Campaign in East Nablus Schools (23 February 2026): The Community Service Center extended environmental learning to schools through participatory planting and awareness activities involving the university and the wider community. (SDGs 4, 11, 13, 15 and 17)

• Energy Engineers Association Field Visit to Al-Nassariya Solar Station (10 February 2026): Students gained practice-oriented exposure to photovoltaic systems and renewable-energy operations through a specialist field visit. (SDGs 4, 7, 9 and 13)

• Environmental and Agricultural Volunteer Activity in Iraq Burin (4 February 2026): The Community Service Center engaged participants in applied environmental volunteering and agricultural action, reinforcing experiential education and civic responsibility. (SDGs 4, 11, 13 and 15)

• Student Innovation in Sustainability Competition (19 January 2026): The Sustainable Development Office recognized students who submitted projects to the Eco-Responsible Innovation Student Award–DDRSE Student Sustainability Prize, demonstrating applied sustainability learning, innovation, and assessment through authentic student work. (SDGs 4, 9, 12 and 13)

2025 Highlights

• Masarat Research Programme on the Social Determinants of Health (30 December 2025): The An-Najah Institute for Global Health launched a student research programme that strengthens understanding of the social determinants of health and connects inquiry-based learning with equity and sustainable development. (SDGs 3, 4, 5 and 10)

• Student Debate on Law and Sustainable Development (23 December 2025): A student debate examined whether the legal framework can keep pace with sustainable-development requirements, extending SDG education into legal reasoning, public dialogue, and critical thinking. (SDGs 4, 16 and 17)

• Workshop on Environmental Awareness and Youth Empowerment in the Green Sector (17 December 2025): The Sustainable Development Student Association delivered specialized learning on environmental awareness and green-sector skills, demonstrating student leadership in sustainability education. (SDGs 4, 8, 12 and 13)

• Environmental Field Trip to Al-Nassariya Farm (11 December 2025): Students participated in field-based environmental learning at Al-Nassariya Farm, connecting classroom knowledge with ecosystems, agriculture, and sustainable resource management. (SDGs 2, 4, 12, 13 and 15)

• Second Sustainability Week and Gulf International Conference on Sustainable Development and Innovation (18 November 2025): ANNU participated as a partner in GUSW2025 and ICSDI 2025, widening access to international sustainability knowledge, innovation practices, and cross-institutional exchange. (SDGs 4, 9 and 17)

• Campus Waste-Sorting and Recycling Initiative (15 October 2025): A university-wide recycling initiative transformed the campus into a living-learning environment where students can practise waste separation, circular-economy principles, and responsible consumption. (SDGs 4, 11, 12 and 13)

• Interactive Climate Fresk Workshop (16 August 2025): The Student Association for Sustainable Development Goals, with the Arab Youth Green Voices Network, organized an interactive Climate Fresk workshop that developed systems thinking and climate literacy. (SDGs 4, 13 and 17)

• Student Participation in LCOY Palestine 2025 (24 July 2025): ANNU students played an active role in the Local Conference of Youth on Climate Change, gaining policy-dialogue, advocacy, and climate-action experience. (SDGs 4, 13, 16 and 17)

Additional 2025 Highlights

• Green Jobs Project for Youth in the Agri-Food Sector (4 July 2025): The project strengthened young people’s entrepreneurship and employment capabilities in sustainable agriculture and food systems, connecting SDG learning to livelihoods and professional practice. (SDGs 2, 4, 8, 9 and 12)

• Green Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development Forum (30 June 2025): The forum empowered youth in the agri-food sector and linked sustainability education with innovation, entrepreneurship, employment, and community partnerships. (SDGs 2, 4, 8, 9, 12 and 17)

• Student Research on Sustainable Food Production Using Spent Coffee Grounds (4 June 2025): Students translated circular-economy and food-sustainability concepts into publishable applied research, demonstrating discipline-specific SDG learning in science and food technology. (SDGs 2, 4, 9 and 12)

• 4Sustain International SDGs Summit Simulation (28 May 2025): Public Relations students designed and implemented a simulated international SDGs summit as an innovative academic exercise, integrating communication, negotiation, research, and sustainability problem-solving. (SDGs 4, 16 and 17)

• Student-Led Campus Flower and Tree Planting (4 May 2025): The Sustainable Development Student Association and IEEE Student Branch converted environmental learning into a collaborative campus greening activity. (SDGs 4, 11, 13, 15 and 17)

• Steps Toward Sustainability Conference and Exhibition (27 April 2025): Students engaged with sustainable-building practices and professional stakeholders through a conference and exhibition organized by the Palestine Green Building Council. (SDGs 4, 9, 11, 13 and 17)

• Environmental Sustainability and SDGs Workshop for Course Students (6 April 2025): The Deanship of Student Affairs, Community Service Center, and Sustainability Office delivered an SDG and environmental-sustainability workshop to more than 100 students enrolled in the Community Service and Sustainable Development course. (SDGs 4, 12, 13 and 17)

• Workshop Promoting the Student Role in Achieving the SDGs (24 March 2025): More than 100 students in the Community Service and Sustainable Development course participated in a workshop on sustainability, community engagement, and their role as SDG change agents. (SDGs 4, 11 and 17)

Institutional Capacity Supporting University-Wide SDG Education

These activities primarily trained academic and administrative staff. They are therefore presented as supporting evidence of the University’s capacity to embed sustainability across teaching and operations, rather than as direct evidence that every student participated.

• Environmental Sustainability and Environmentally Friendly Practices (16 April 2026): University training strengthened environmental-sustainability concepts and promoted environmentally responsible practices across the institution.

• Solar Energy and Energy-Conservation Training (16 April 2026): Staff training supported institutional knowledge of renewable energy and responsible energy consumption.

• Digital Transformation Towards a Sustainable University (29 March 2026): Academic and administrative staff explored how digital transformation can strengthen institutional sustainability.

• Energy Conservation and Efficiency for Environmental Sustainability (17 February 2026): A specialized programme strengthened staff capacity in energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.

• Environmental Aspects of Sustainable Development (24 March 2025): The Sustainability Office and Human Resources Department trained academic and administrative staff on the environmental dimensions of sustainable development.

• Social Aspects of Sustainable Development (23 March 2025): More than 50 academic and administrative staff participated in mandatory annual training on the social dimensions of sustainability, equity, inclusion, and community impact.

Earlier Evidence of Continuity (2024)

• Student Association for Sustainable Development – Nursery Community Day (15 August 2024): Student volunteers connected social responsibility, child wellbeing, and community engagement. (SDGs 3, 4 and 10)

• Environmental and Water Challenges Conference (21 September 2024): Students engaged with experts and applied knowledge concerning water and environmental challenges. (SDGs 4, 6, 13 and 17)

• Nursing Students Lead Health-Education Sessions in UNRWA Schools (22 February 2024): Nursing students applied disciplinary learning through community health education. (SDGs 3, 4 and 10)

• Medical Laboratory Students’ Association Community Awareness Initiative (12 November 2024): Students delivered community health education in partnership with the Mothers’ School Society. (SDGs 3, 4 and 17)

• “We Are the Change” Disability-Inclusion Campaign (31 December 2024): Medical students advanced accessibility, inclusion, and empowerment on campus. (SDGs 4, 10 and 16)

• Community Service Center Planting Campaign: The continuing city-wide programme provides practical opportunities for students to connect environmental education, volunteering, and sustainable community action. (SDGs 11, 13 and 15)

Together, these examples show a coherent educational pathway: all students receive a common SDG foundation through mandatory education; programmes embed discipline-specific sustainability learning; students can deepen their knowledge through optional courses and SDG Training Academy activities; and student associations, field experiences, competitions, simulations, research, and community projects enable them to apply that knowledge in professional and civic contexts.