University of Fredericton commits to the United Nations Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI)
The University of Fredericton (UFred) is proud to announce that it has committed to the United Nations Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI). This strategic move is a meaningful step towards promoting sustainability and responsible leadership at UFred and in the broader educational sector. As a signatory to HESI, UFred has taken a pledge to commit to pursuing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
“At UFred, we’re committed to ensuring that sustainability is strategically integrated into our operations and our academics,” said Don Roy, President of UFred, “we look forward to assessing how we can further our efforts towards sustainability by contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.”
Both UFred and IU International University of Applied Sciences share a dedication to shaping a better, more sustainable future. HESI encourages universities to undertake actions such as teaching sustainable development concepts, encouraging research on sustainable development issues, greening campuses, and supporting sustainability efforts in the community.
UFred is excited to embark on this journey to instill sustainable principles in its online programs and to nurture leaders who are equipped to face tomorrow's global challenges.
For more information about HESI visit https://sdgs.un.org/HESI
About the University of Fredericton
The University of Fredericton (UFred) is Canada's leading online university for professionals looking to elevate their careers. Our personalized and reimagined approach offers unprecedented flexibility and customization to suit our student's lifestyles and preferred methods of learning. We are committed to the transformative power of education, striving to make high-quality learning accessible to all by eliminating barriers and empowering individuals to unlock their full potential.
UFred is proud to be a part of IU Group. To learn more about UFred, visit www.ufred.ca
About IU Group and IU International University of Applied Sciences
IU Group (IUG) is Europe’s largest private university group. IUG provides a well-diversified mix of online degree courses, part-time studies and on-campus learning. It is a pioneer in delivering high-quality education and leveraging technology and innovation to meet the changing needs of students around the world. Today, IUG’s vertically-integrated education platform offers the largest portfolio of bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes in Europe with more than 250 accredited courses and some 600 upskilling offerings in German and English. IU Group cooperates with more than 15,000 enterprises and actively supports them in their people development including in high-demand areas such as business administration, data & artificial intelligence and technology. The company was founded in 2021 and is the proprietor of several universities – IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) in Germany with more than 35 campuses nationwide, the London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF) in the UK, as well as the University of Fredericton (UFred) in Canada – all together counting more than 140.000 students. Behind IU Group are more than 4,000 employees from nearly 90 nationalities.
Further information: iu-group.com.