Sustainability Literacy Survey 2023/2024
In line with SDG 17’s emphasis on partnerships and awareness to advance sustainable development, Newgiza University (NGU) conducted a comprehensive Survey on Sustainability Literacy during the 2023/2024 academic year. The survey aimed to evaluate students’ understanding, familiarity, and engagement with key sustainability concepts and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
A total of 136 students from various academic levels participated in the survey, representing multiple schools within the university. The questionnaire explored students’ knowledge sources, perceived relevance of SDGs to their field of study, research, community service, and future career prospects. It also assessed their perception of the university’s efforts toward sustainability and their willingness to engage in related activities.
This evidence demonstrates NGU’s ongoing commitment to measuring and improving sustainability literacy among its students, thereby fostering a generation of graduates equipped to contribute to sustainable development locally and globally.
Awareness:
Most respondents had heard of sustainable development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), showing a general awareness of sustainability concepts among students.
Familiarity:
Levels of familiarity varied, with many students indicating a basic to moderate understanding of both sustainable development and SDGs.
Sources of Knowledge:
Students identified university courses, social media, workshops, and extracurricular activities as their main sources of information about sustainability.
Relevance to Education and Career:
Respondents linked the SDGs most relevant to their studies with those addressing health, quality education, clean energy, and responsible consumption.
Many recognized the importance of SDGs in research, community service, and the labor market, emphasizing their integration into academic and professional contexts.
Engagement and Participation:
Several students reported participating in sustainability-related activities, such as awareness campaigns, research projects, or volunteering initiatives within the university.
The majority expressed a strong interest in future involvement in sustainability-focused programs and suggested more hands-on and community-based activities.
Perception of Institutional Commitment:
Most students believed that the university is actively supporting SDGs, but recommended greater visibility, more student engagement opportunities, and integration of sustainability topics into the curriculum.
Number of responses: 136
School:
Year of study:
| Year | Number of responses |
| 2nd Year | 14 |
| 3rd Year | 6 |
| 4th Year | 12 |
| 5th Year | 7 |
| Internship | 10 |
| Others | 2 |
Have you ever heard of sustainable development?
How familiar are you with the concept of sustainable development?
What are your sources of knowledge about the concept of sustainable development?
Have you ever heard of sustainable development goals (SDGs)?
How familiar are you with the sustainable development goals (SDGs)?
What are your sources of knowledge about the sustainable development goals (SDGs)?
What are the other sources of knowledge?
What SDGs do you think are relevant to the field of your education?
What SDGs do you think can be achieved through scientific research?
What SDGs do you think can be embraced through university community service activities?
What SDGs do you think are relevant to the labor market?
Do you think the School/University cares about achieving SDGs?
Have you participated in any activities within the School/University related to sustainable development?
What types of activities have you participated in within the School/University related to sustainable development?
What are the other activities you participated in?
In your opinion, which of the activities offered by the School/University in the field of sustainable development need to be developed?
What are the means for development you suggest?
Would you like to participate in activities related to sustainable development in the future?
What types of activities related to sustainable development would you like to participate in in the future?
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