Assessment of Pablo de Olavide University's Alignment with the 2030 Agenda. A Diagnosis from Seville, Spain

Abstract

Recognizing the crucial role of universities in implementing the 2030 Agenda, the Pablo de Olavide University (UPO) has conducted a comprehensive assessment to evaluate its alignment and contribution towards achieving the Targets defined within the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 2030 Agenda presents a dual mandate for universities. Firstly, they are tasked with integrating the SDGs into their educational and research programs. Secondly, they are expected to act as catalysts for societal transformation and promote a governance model in higher education that aligns with the Agenda's objectives. In light of these responsibilities, UPO has recognized the need to equip itself with the necessary tools to effectively assess the fulfillment of these mandates. This accountability is crucial for demonstrating UPO's commitment to the SDGs and for enhancing the effectiveness of its actions within the framework of the Agenda. This document provides a summary of the process undertaken by UPO, in collaboration with Periferia Social Consulting, between November 2022 and May 2023. The objective was to design a set of indicators that can measure UPO's contribution to the 2030 Agenda. The first section describes the methodology and various phases involved in the process. Following that, the document presents the system of indicators developed and provides information on UPO's contribution to the 2030 Agenda for the academic year 2021-2022. In the annexes, two posters are included, displaying the complete set of indicators and the measurements made for the 2021-2022 academic year.