University of Hull Sustainable Development Goals Conference 2022

A two-day conference taking place on Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 July

Welcome

The United Nation’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, represent an internationally recognized framework for universities to work towards the global common good. This conference brings together academics working across the University to discuss how their research and teaching is contributing to this objective.

In addition to an exciting series of international keynotes and research panels, there is a dedicated session for early career researchers, and a participatory workshop. As a platform for exchange this conference provides an opportunity for everyone across the University to learn more about sustainable development from an international perspective, and to participate in a conversation about how the University can contribute to a better world.

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Keynote speakers

Dr Olawale Olayide, University of Ibadan

Dr Olayide is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Sustainable Development, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and President of the Africa Circular Economy Research and Policy Network.

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Professor Dag Rune Olsen, Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø

Professor Olsen is Rector of the Artic University of Norway in Tromsø. Prior to taking up this post he served as Rector of the University of Bergen.

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Professor Ama de-Graft Aikins, UCL

Professor de-Graft Aikins is a British Academy Global Professor at UCL’s Institute for Advanced Studies. She is also Professor of Psychology at the University of Ghana.

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Conference Programme

Day 1 – Wednesday 6 July

	13:00-13:55	Registration
1	14:00-14:15	Introduction to Conference – Professor Phil Gilmartin, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, International, University of Hull
2	14:15-16:05	Universities and the SDGs – Roundtable - Chaired by Professor Philip Gilmartin, Pro Vice Chancellor International, University of Hull · Dr Olawale Olayide, Ibadan University, Nigeria · Dr Maggy Heintz, UK Collaborative for Development Research · John Young, Executive Director, INASP · Hilary Layton, Director of Global Engagement, University of Hull
	16:05-16:30	BREAK
3	16:30-17:30	Keynote lecture – Professor Dag Rune Olsen, Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø – Introduced by Dave Richards, Pro Vice Chancellor, Research and Enterprise
4	19:00	Evening Meal for External Speakers

Day 2 – Thursday 7 July

	8:30-8:55	Registration
5	9:00-9:15	Welcome and Day Two Opening Remarks – Professor Susan Lea, Vice-Chancellor, University of Hull
6	9:15-10:30	Keynote panel with Q&A, chaired by Dr Dave Richards, Pro Vice Chancellor, Research and Enterprise, University of Hull · Professor Dag Rune Olsen, Rector, Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø · Dr Olawale Olayide, Ibadan University, Nigeria · Professor Ama de-Graft Aikins, UCL and University of Ghana
7	10:30-10:50	BREAK
8	10:50-12:00	Hull Research Showcase – Chaired by Professor Phil Gilmartin, Pro Vice Chancellor, International, University of Hull · Dr Xuebin Ke, Senior Lecturer, and Dr Martin Taylor, Lecturer, Faculty of Science and Engineering. Topic: Decarbonisation · Professor Monica Magadi, Social Research and Population Health, Faculty of Arts Cultures and Education and Professor Lesley Smith, Professor of Women’s Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences. Topic: Global Health · Professor James Gilbert, Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, and Research, Development and Innovation Lead in Aura Innovation Centre. Topic: Offshore Wind
9	12:00-13:15	LUNCH
10	13:15-13:45	Research Success at Hull – Chaired by Hilary Layton, Director, Global Engagement · Dr Maggie McGowan, Director, Research and Innovation · Liz Nicholson, Head of Planning and Strategic Analysis · Professor Jeanette Rotchell, Associate Dean, Research and Enterprise and Department of Biological Marine Sciences
11	13:45-16:15	Hull SDG Dialogues
11.1	13:45-14:55	Dialogue 1 – Chaired by Professor Jeanette Rotchell, Associate Dean, Research and Enterprise and Department of Biological Marine Sciences · Professor Pauline Deutz, Faculty of Science and Engineering Topic: Circular Economy · Professor Rudi Wurzel, Comparative European Politics and Jean Monnet Chair in European Union Studies, Faculty of Business, Law and Politics Topic: Climate Governance · Dr Fernando Correia, Sustainable Business Management, Faculty of Business Law and Politics Topic: Responsible Business Education · Dr Pedro Beltran-Alvarez, Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences Topic: Health and Climate Change
11.2	14:55-15:05	BREAK
11.3	15:05-16:15	Dialogue 2 – Chaired by TBC · Professor Miriam Johnson and Dr Joseph Clark, Hull York Medical School Topic: Palliative Care in South Asia. · Professor Matt Flynn, Faculty of Business Law and Politics Topic: Ageing and policy in UK and East Asia · Dr Rebecca Williams, Senior Lecturer and Dr Munira Raji-Idowu, Faculty of Science and Engineering Topic: Geology and Education in Kenya. · Dr Neil Gordon, Reader, Faculty of Science and Engineering Topic: Computing For Sustainable Development
12	16:15-17:30	Early Career Lightning Talks with Q&A – Facilitated by Dr Nick Mithen, Global Strategy Manager, University of Hull
13	17:30	Drinks Reception – with Poster Exhibition

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The University of Hull has been changing the way people think for 90 years. Our motto, Lampada Ferens, translates as ‘carrying the light of learning’, and over the years, we’ve shared that light with thousands of people from across the world. As England’s 14th-oldest university, we have a proud heritage of academic excellence, and a history of creating and inspiring life-changing research. And we have no plans to stop helping to build a better world.

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