News and events – SDG 8 Hub

News and events related to academic impact and Sustainable Development Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth.

  • Professor Jason Mika

    Whānau enterprise: key to economic well-being

    A new study shows Māori-led business models could be a solution to economic productivity, well-being, and intergenerational wealth….Continue Reading Whānau enterprise: key to economic well-being

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    No more space for economic growth as we know it

    Opinion: The idea our economy requires constant growth to avoid collapse is a social construct and is not based on the biophysical reality – and there’s an alternative says Professor Phil Shane (Science)….Continue Reading No more space for economic growth as we know it

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  • Future17: Empowering students to tackle global sustainability challenges

    Future17 is a global education programme that bridges the worlds of higher education and work. It brings students, academic mentors and business partners together to work on challenges related to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)….Continue Reading Future17: Empowering students to tackle global sustainability challenges

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  • Vice Chancellor Dawn French

    University of Auckland co-hosting global sustainability congress

    The University of Auckland is taking a leading role at the Times Higher Education Global Sustainable Development Congress, held in Istanbul from 16-19 June, joining global leaders, researchers and changemakers to explore urgent questions around sustainability, equity and the role of higher education in shaping a better future….Continue Reading University of Auckland co-hosting global sustainability congress

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  • SDG Global Business Forum

    2025 SDG Global Business Forum

    Co-convened by United Nations Global Compact, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, International Organisation of Employers and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, the SDG Global Business Forum is the premier annual platform for showcasing how business are driving progress across the full breadth of sustainable development. The event is held virtually….Continue Reading 2025 SDG Global Business Forum

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  • Diana International Research Conference 2025

    In July 2025 the Aotearoa Centre for Enterprising Women will host the Diana International Research Conference at the University of Auckland Business School. The conference will run from 1-4 July, commencing with a Doctoral Colloquium Day, followed by academic research conference and concluding with an Impact Day, bringing together international academics and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem builders from New Zealand….Continue Reading Diana International Research Conference 2025

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  • Susan Watson

    University chairs UN hub for decent work and economic growth

    The University of Auckland has been appointed Chair for the United Nations Academic Impact Hub (UNAI) on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth….Continue Reading University chairs UN hub for decent work and economic growth

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