Embedding sustainability into core university functions

Community Engagement

Empowering Universities to Lead Sustainable Transformation Across

SUSTAIN is a multi-partner international initiative that strengthens the societal role of higher education institutions by embedding sustainability and community engagement into their core functions.
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Eight Partner Institutions

SUSTAIN brings together universities, civil society, and education partners across Europe, Vietnam, and the Maldives to strengthen sustainable and inclusive higher education.

Activity timeline

Project work packages at a glance

SUSTAIN activity is organized across connected work packages that move from project management and tool development into validation, dissemination, and long-term uptake.
WP1

Project Implementation and Management

Jan 2026 - Dec 2028

13%
WP2

Develop training and tools for the Third Mission

Jan 2026 - Jul 2027

25%
WP3

Deploy and Validate Training

Sep 2027 - Dec 2028

0%
WP4

Dissemination

Jan 2026 - Dec 2028

13%

Progress

Timeline completion

Works

Our work in action

Upcoming deliverable: Blueprint for training materials and activities
Capacity Building
Upcoming deliverable: Blueprint for training materials and activities
Second project meeting and training mobility in the Maldives
Capacity Building
Second project meeting and training mobility in the Maldives
Development of digital training materials and toolkit
Sustainability Action
Development of digital training materials and toolkit
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