UAB announces "The Challenger Season" initiative, inviting the UAB Campus community to tackle sustainable development goals

by Àlex Argemí

The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) presents "The Challenger Season", a series of campus-wide challenges designed to foster creative solutions among students, researchers, and administrative staff. ICN2 community members are encouraged to participate in the challenges, which are aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, and contribute to a more sustainable future.

The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) has announced "The Challenger Season", an initiative that invites the entire UAB community, including ICN2 personnel, to develop creative solutions to a series of challenges on campus and beyond. These challenges are aimed at fostering collaboration among students, researchers, and administrative staff.

From April to June, a new challenge aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be released every week. The UAB community is encouraged to propose solution ideas to each specific challenge. Proposed solutions may be presented in text form or through more illustrative content such as sketches, renders, or any other type of visualization and project explanation medium.

At the end of each week, the best idea will be announced, and the winning participant will receive various technology, education, and entertainment prizes, as well as the opportunity to further develop their solution with the support of Banco Santander.

Stay tuned for the upcoming challenges, starting on April 17th!

April 17, 2023: CHALLENGE 1 - FOOD
April 24, 2023: CHALLENGE 2 - MOBILITY
May 8, 2023: CHALLENGE 3 - WASTE
May 15, 2023: CHALLENGE 4 – ZERO DISCRIMINATION
May 22, 2023: CHALLENGE 5 - MENTAL HEALTH

ICN2 community members are strongly encouraged to participate in "The Challenger Season" and showcase their creativity and innovation in addressing these critical global issues. This initiative provides an excellent opportunity for the UAB community to come together and contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive future while working towards the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals.

For more information (in Catalan and Spanish): UAB website