Progress Report on SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET)
SDG 17 highlights the importance of global partnerships in achieving all other Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET) contributes by prioritizing collaborations with international academic bodies, industry partners, and government agencies to enhance technological capacity, mobilize resources, and promote knowledge sharing across the engineering and technology sectors.
Key Initiatives
- International Academic Exchange and Joint Research:
- RUET pursues MoUs and collaborations with global universities to enhance engineering education and research quality.
- Faculty and student exchange programs provide exposure to global best practices in engineering and sustainable technology.
- Joint Ph.D. and collaborative research programs focus on regional issues such as climate change adaptation, water management, and renewable energy.
- Partnerships facilitate access to advanced research methodologies for specialized projects in environmental science and engineering.
- Industry and Private Sector Resource Mobilization:
- Partnerships with engineering and technology firms provide internship programs and technical training workshops aligned with industry needs.
- Industry-funded laboratories, research grants, and corporate scholarships support research and economically challenged students.
- Private sector collaboration contributes to infrastructure development and sustainable energy and construction solutions.
- Government and Institutional Coherence (Public Sector Collaboration):
- Faculty collaborate with national agencies on regional development plans and infrastructure projects, integrating research into actionable policy.
- RUET partners with the Ministry of Education (MoE) and University Grants Commission (UGC) to maintain transparency and accountability in institutional policy and financial reporting.
- The university administers student financial aid programs, such as Technical Scholarships, in collaboration with government bodies.
- Technology and Knowledge Transfer through Alumni Networks:
- Alumni chapters domestically and abroad provide mentorship, fund scholarships, and initiate technology transfer projects for community benefit.
- Partnerships foster the establishment of technology incubation centers and knowledge-sharing platforms on campus, encouraging innovation and creativity among students.