Politecnico di Torino has embarked on a path to integrate sustainability principles and SDGs into its activities (teaching, research, third mission, and campus management). Continuous mapping and monitoring activities have been initiated since 2018, allowing for the verification of integration and impact.
TEACHING: Professors attribute one or more SDGs to the courses they are responsible for, identifying the possible impact area of their teaching.
Why map courses and educational offerings with respect to SDGs?
- To identify the areas of sustainable development that the University contributes to through the provision of courses and teaching
- To support the definition of technical and transversal skills necessary to address contemporary global challenges
- To create a solid and quality database for participation in thematic rankings
RESEARCH: Authors directly associate an SDG with each research output uploaded to the university repository. Other experiments, through the application of machine learning systems, have been conducted in the past.
Why map research with respect to SDGs?
- To identify the main SDGs and areas of sustainable development that the university's research contributes to most
- To identify possible research gaps that the university can contribute to through new research proposals
- To create a solid and quality database for participation in thematic rankings
- To create a database of skills and knowledge present at the university, useful for responding to external stakeholder requests and directing funding opportunities
The awareness and sensitivity of the Polytechnic University of Turin community regarding the themes of Agenda 2030 are monitored annually through the distribution of thematic questionnaires aimed at students and staff.
Why monitor awareness and sensitivity regarding SDGs?
- To investigate the level of knowledge regarding SDGs among staff and students
- To increase awareness of the Polytechnic University of Turin community about sustainability and Agenda 2030 themes
- To collect information related to the values and priorities of the Polytechnic University of Turin community
- To identify possible areas of action and gather suggestions from the Polytechnic University of Turin community
