According to the United Nations (UN) income inequality between countries has decreased, however inequality within countries has risen.
Inequality harms growth and poverty reduction, as well as the happiness and self-worth of individuals.
However, by 2030 the UN hope to promote economic, social and political inclusion of all, irrespective of any other factors.
Access to energy is essential to be able to operate basic daily routines, whether it’s going to work, cooking dinner or taking a shower.
However, energy accounts for around 60% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Which means energy is the main cause of climate change.
The United Nations have reported that the key to a sustainable future and improving people’s lives is quality education for all.
Tremendously, equality between girls and boys in primary education has been accomplished worldwide.
According to the United Nations more than six million children die before their fifth birthday every year around the world. There is a higher chance that children who are born into poverty are more likely to die before they are five, than those from wealthier backgrounds. However, in England it’s mental health problems that are rapidly increasing and ruining peoples lives.
There are 815 million undernourished people in the world today, which is one in nine. An extra two billion will be added to this figure by 2050 if a change to the global food and agriculture system doesn’t happen.
The Student Green Office have launched a Sustainable Development Goals project as they begin to explore the 17 global goals in Kent.
Many of you will be starting to think about your housing for September 2018 but probably aren’t aware you can stay in University Accommodation as a returning student – and there are loads of benefits to this!
The Universities at Medway have been awarded a further significant donation to The Medway Student Support Bursary. This donation will provide bursaries to home (UK/EU) students from Canterbury Christ Church University, University of Greenwich and the University of Kent each year. This is an excellent opportunity to apply for additional funding and the selected recipients will receive a bursary of £2,500.
Moving to university and living with people who you may not know, and never have met before can be a very daunting prospect. It’s important to make a good first impression, but even more important to try and be a good housemate. You know you are a good CCCU housemate when you…
