The University of Westminster hosted an event celebrating the launch of the first annual Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Prize. Held at the University’s Little Titchfield Street site, students had the chance to showcase their work that addresses sustainability within their academic projects and were recognised for their dedication to building a more sustainable world.
Students from across the University had the chance to submit work relating to the SDGs and present their ideas to a range of judges through presentations, posters and creative arts pieces. The judging panel, involving a variety of academic and professional colleagues at the University, judged the participants in three categories: pitch presentations, where students showcased their sustainable idea or initiative to the audience, poster presentations, which were on display during the event, and creative arts pieces, where students used sustainable mediums to showcase a sustainable initiative.
Students who submitted a pitch presentation competed in a Dragons Den style pitch where they explained their idea and answered questions from the audience. Posters were displayed during the event and judges evaluated the work based on innovation, visual communication and clarity of information.
Software Engineering BEng Honours student Anshul Yadav was named the winner of the pitch presentation while Business Management BA Honours student Danyal-Khan Raoof took home the prize for best poster presentation. The winner of the creative arts piece category was Business Management BA Honours student Pamindu Gallehewa, whose work was displayed during the event. His piece depicted a 3D-printed, sustainable well-being space for the modern workplace, designed to promote mental health, creativity and balance through areas for yoga, rest and social interaction.
Pamindu said: “The SDG Prize event was a great opportunity to use our creativity in alignment with sustainability goals and apply it meaningfully to the business world. I am proud to be part of a university that actively promotes the United Nations SDGs through creative engagement and purposeful action.”
Dularee Goonetilleke, Sustainability Coordinator at University of Westminster, added: “It was great to see the breadth of sustainability-related work produced by Westminster students at the SDG Prize event. The event was a great way to celebrate the sustainability at Westminster and for students to connect with one another. Congratulations to the winners!”
Muhammad Rohail, one of the participating students, added: “Honoured to represent a university that prioritises sustainability, and grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with students from diverse backgrounds, all united by a shared vision for a more sustainable world.”
The SDG Prize directly contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4: Quality Education and 17: Partnership for the Goals. Since 2019, the University of Westminster has used the SDGs holistically to frame strategic decisions to help students and colleagues fulfil their potential and contribute to a more sustainable, equitable and healthier society.
Find out more about Sustainable Development at the University of Westminster.
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