The SDG Impact Lab encourages collaboration between students and industry thought leaders to advance progress towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Launched in 2023, the Oxford Young Sport Leaders Programme has rapidly grown into one of the Oxford University’s most impactful community initiatives – bridging sport, education, and mentorship to inspire local young people and strengthen ties with the city. This programme stands as a powerful example of SDG17: Partnerships for the Goals in action.

Congratulations also go to the other ODID nominees who were all Highly Commended in their categories:

• The Young Lives team was recognised in the Research Engagement category for the impact their research has had in shaping global policy, especially their work influencing Peru’s legislation on child marriage and Right to Education Bill.
• The Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) was recognised in the Making a Difference Globally category for advancing global poverty eradication using a multidimensional approach. OPHI’s pioneering work using a Multidimensional Poverty Index has significantly contributed to tracking and advancing global goals on poverty eradication, particularly in developing nations.
• OxValue.AI was recognised in the Innovation and Commercialisation category for its innovative approach to technology valuation. OxValue.AI is a spinout from research led by Professor Xiaolan Fu at ODID. It uses big data and artificial intelligence to evaluate the monetary value of technology or technology-rich startup companies to help support innovation and facilitate technology transfer to developing countries.

Read more about the Awards here.

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