On January 23, 2026, at the Accademia dei Lincei in Rome, SDSN Italia and the PhD SDC will host an event dedicated to exploring how universities, doctoral programmes, and advanced research can make a concrete contribution to the transition towards fairer and more sustainable development models.
In a context shaped by the climate crisis, social inequalities, and technological transformations, higher education emerges as a strategic lever for innovation, leadership, and social impact, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the UN Pact for the Future.
Internationally renowned keynote speakers and panelists from universities, international organizations, the research community, businesses, and civil society will discuss the role of researchers as agents of change and the value of doctoral education for the public good.