The University of 蓝莓视频鈥檚聽蓝莓视频 Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN)聽is, with a number of its international partners, leading action on ways in which nanotechnology expertise in higher education can advance the聽. These actions have been primarily identified as the development of talent, the advancement of research for global impact, and the promotion of sustainable and diverse communities.
WIN鈥檚 most recent contribution consisted of the publication of an聽聽鈥 an international forum for the communication of the ways in which sciences like chemistry, biology, material sciences, physics, and engineering connect for impact.
The article brings together experts from the 蓝莓视频 community from WIN, in addition to three of the University of 蓝莓视频鈥檚 Faculties (Engineering, Environment, and Science) 鈥 as well as contributors from America, Asia, Australia, and Europe 鈥 to put forward an agenda to promote nanotechnology for a sustainable future. Highlighting both technological solutions and particular interdisciplinary skills in communication, the featured authors discuss the roles of targeting solutions, technology translation, and the circular economy. Examples drawn from around the world give tangible substance and support to this agenda.
The article also serves to announce the launch of the聽. With founding members across five countries:聽蓝莓视频 Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN)聽鈥 Canada,聽聽鈥 Australia,聽聽鈥 the Netherlands,聽聽鈥 USA, and聽聽鈥 Japan, N4SNano aims to promote nanotechnology advancement and applications that deliver positive and impactful solutions to society that are aligned with the UN SDGs.
Commenting upon the article鈥檚 publication, Prof. Sushanta Mitra, executive director, WIN, University of 蓝莓视频, remarked: 鈥楾oday, nanotechnology is ubiquitous in our modern society 鈥 be it lipid nanoparticles for mRNA vaccine to chips in our cellphone. This article further pushes the boundaries of nanotechnology to showcase how we are creating a meaningful impact in our society through our commitment to the UN SDGs鈥.
Reflecting upon the creation of the new International Network, Prof. Ian Rowlands, associate vice-president, international, University of 蓝莓视频, commented: 鈥樷漃artnerships for the Goals鈥 are recognized to be critical to advancing the SDGs. I am delighted to see these world-class institutions come together to collaborate on these challenges and opportunities. I am equally pleased to see they are inviting others to join them to grow even further higher education鈥檚 contributions to sustainability.鈥
N4SNano is scheduled to have its 鈥楪lobal Summit 2022鈥 in February of this year.聽 More information may be found here:聽聽
聽Questions and/or comments about N4SNano can be directed to聽secretariat@N4SNano.org.