Queen's participates in throughout March! Scroll to view the event calendar.
SDG Month Canada is a national collaboration that invites universities and colleges to organize workshops, panels, and interactive programming to increase awareness of and engagement with the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Led by , events are organized independently by participating campuses and meant to draw on diverse disciplinary perspectives to unpack challenges and solutions related to advancing the SDGs.
At Queen’s, the Principal’s Office organizes an SDG Month at Queen’s Event Calendar (below) to promote learning, teaching, and networking opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Anyone planning an SDG-related event or activity at Queen’s in March is invited to submit the details to be included in the event listings.
March 2026 SDSN theme: Mobilizing Local Action for Global Impact
Queen's is proud to be one of the many institutions across Canada developing programming for this campaign!
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SDG Month at Queen's Feature Events
2026 Feature Event: Dr. Alaa Murabit
March 23, 2026, 2 – 5 pm
Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts and livestream
Queen’s and Universities Canada are proud to welcome internationally renowned sustainability advocate Dr. Alaa Murabit to the Isabel on March 23. An architect of the UN SDGs and one of , Dr. Murabit will explore why human security, equity, and sustainable development are essential to global stability in an era of “poly-crisis.” This free public event will be livestreamed and recorded, with advance registration required for in-person attendance.
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2025 Feature Event - UN SDG Career Guide Launch: Work with Impact Alumni Panel & Reception
Students were invited to discover how Queen’s alumni are driving change and having an impact through careers aligned with the SDGs. This panel discussion highlighted inspiring stories, insights into professional journeys, and practical strategies for creating social impact through a meaningful career.
Co-hosted by Career Services - Student Affairs, and the Office of the Principal. View the Queen's Career Guide on the
SDG Month at Queen's Event Calendar
Mar
09
Monday
The continued and increasing ambition of climate-concerned asset owners
In this session, a spectrum of different asset owners will share the rationale behind their respective portfolio climate commitments and the approaches they are taking to achieve their goals.
Mar
09
Monday
Taking Root in Kingston: Native Species Identification Workshop
A workshop aiming to improve connections between community members and the land.
Mar
12
Thursday
Teaching and Learning with Cultural Heritage: The Things of Health and Care
This event offers a series of lightning explorations of the intersection of health, the humanities, and things.
Mar
13
Friday
Women, Disability, and Intersectionality: Designing for Equality and Leaving No One Behind
This year's Feminist Legal Studies Queen's conference theme will focus on disability issues of particular relevance to women.
Mar
18
Wednesday
Exploring Careers with Impact: Aligning Your Path with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Apply Design Thinking to planning career next steps, and consider ways you can have social impact in your work through the UN SDG framework.
Mar
20
Friday
Queen's-BSIA International Migration and Mobilities Graduate Symposium
In this session, a spectrum of different asset owners will share the rationale behind their respective portfolio climate commitments and the approaches they are taking to achieve their goals.
Mar
23
Monday
SDG Month at Queen's Feature Event: Dr. Alaa Murabit (in-person and online)
Alaa Murabit is a Libyan-Canadian physician, policy maker, and strategist focused on health, inclusive security, and sustainable development.
Mar
23
Monday
Bird-Friendly Campus Discussion Forum
An open discussion forum on how to can make Queen's a bird-friendly campus!
Our work at Queen's is directly tied to many UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), contributing to the university’s social impact and making a tangible difference in the lives of others. Learn more on the SDGs at Queen's page.
