The Reflection of Sustainable Development Goals in Academia and Their Implications in Geography: The Case of Bursa Uludağ University (BUU)

Abstract

In order to demonstrate the contribution of universities to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this article, based on the example of Bursa Uludağ University, evaluates publications published until June 24, 2024, through the Academic Data Management System. A total of 18,199 publications were analyzed according to 17 SDGs. The contribution of geography discipline was then assessed. Geography’s interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary structure has naturally created a connection with sustainability. The holistic approach of the field has formed this connection. It was determined that geography contributes to all 17 SDGs, although the level of contribution varies. Most of the studies were evaluated under the headings of climate action, life on land, and sustainable cities and communities. Beyond monitoring the academic contribution level, it was also stated that sustainability is supported within the university's agenda. By integrating sustainability topics into research and educational processes, encouraging critical thinking, and supporting the development of students' problem-solving skills, the university contributes to the sustainability agenda.

Keywords

• Sustainable development goals
• geography
• Bursa Uludağ University
• academic contribution

Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Hedeflerinin Akademideki İzdüşümü ve Coğrafyadaki Yansımaları: Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi (BUÜ) Örneği

Abstract

Üniversitelerin sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedeflerine katkısını ortaya koyabilmek amacıyla Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi örneği üzerinden yapılan bu çalışmada; Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi üzerinden 24 Haziran 2024 tarihine kadar yayınlanan çalışmalar değerlendirilmiştir. 18.199 yayın 17 Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Hedefi (SKH) baz alınarak incelenmiştir. Ardından coğrafya disiplininin katkısı ortaya konulmuştur. Coğrafyanın interdisipliner ve multidisipliner yapısı sürdürülebilirlik ile doğal bir bağ meydana getirmiştir. Bilim alanının bütüncül yaklaşımı bu bağı oluşturmuştur. Coğrafyanın 17 SKH’ye katkı sunduğu ancak bu katkı düzeyinin değişkenlik gösterdiği tespit edilmiştir. Çoğunlukla çalışmalar iklim eylemi, karasal yaşam, sürdürülebilir şehirler ve topluluklar başlıkları altında değerlendirilmiştir. Akademik katkı düzeyinin izlenmesinin dışında üniversite bünyesinde çeşitli projelerle sürdürülebilirlik gündeminin desteklendiği ifade edilmiştir. Sürdürülebilirlik konularını araştırma ve eğitim süreçlerine entegre ederek, düşünmeyi teşvik ederek öğrencilerin karmaşık sorunları çözme becerilerini geliştirmelerini destekleyerek sürece katkıda bulunulmaktadır.

Keywords

• Sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedefleri
• coğrafya
• Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi
• akademik katkı

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