Our Research and the UN Sustainable Development Goals

The University’s research mission is to undertake research that actively contributes to the enhancement of the social, economic, and surrounding environment. Our active researchers across all the research centres and hubs are undertaking high quality research, applying new technological advances to real life problems with the aim of producing felt impacts. This novel research is guided by the University’s research mission, the Kingdom’s 2030 Vision, and the UN 2015 blueprint of Sustainable Development Goals (UN SGDs). We are particularly proud to proclaim that our researchers in each of the 18 research hubs are currently engaged in working for a better world by addressing issues identified by the United Nations as Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

Mapping of Our Research Outputs to the UN SGDs

Research CentreResearch HubMatching UN SDGSustainable Development Goals
Advertising, Media & CommunicationsMedia, Culture & Communication5, 8, 11G1. No Poverty
Customer Behaviour2, 8, 9, 11G2. Zero Hunger
Marketing3G3. Good Health and Well-being
Economics & FinanceEconomic Issues and Impacts3, 6, 8, 11, 13, 16G4. Quality Education
Corporate governance & Disclosure4, 5, 8, 10, 16G5. Gender Equality
Islamic Finance & Sustainability7, 11, 12, 13G6. Clean Water and Sanitation
Energy Economics & Finance7, 8, 11, 12, 13G7. Affordable and Clean Energy
Sustainability & Behavioural Finance8, 16G8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
LawInsurance Law & Human Rights16G9. Industry, Innovation, & Infrastructure
Environmental Law14, 16G10. Reduced Inequality
ManagementOrganisational Behaviour5, 10, 16G 11. Sustainable Cities & Communities
Managing Creativity and Innovation & HRM8, 9G12. Responsible Consumption & Production
Strategy & Organizational Development9G13. Climate Action
Science & EngineeringAdvanced Materials & Technologies for Energy Conversion & Storage6, 7, 9, 11G14. Life Below Water
Artificial Intelligence & Data Science3, 8, 11G15. Life on Land
Renewable Energy & Power Systems7, 11, 13G16. Peace & Justice Strong Institutions
Mathematical Models, Nanobiotechnology & Energy Applications3, 6, 11G17. Partnerships to achieve the Goal
Industry 4.03, 6, 11G17. Partnerships to achieve the Goal