In 2015, United Nations Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which is framed around 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UN describes these goals as “an urgent call for action by all countries,” emphasizing the importance of global partnerships.

Each of the 17 SDGs has implications for higher education.

This podcast focuses upon postgraduate researcher (PGR) wellbeing, drawing upon UN SDG 3: Health and wellbeing. In it, we discuss: defining wellbeing; the role of sharing stories; and the importance of listening and collaborating.

The podcast is led by Dr Sally Sharp of the Open University.

For more information please check these resources:

• Cameron, L. (2010) What is metaphor and why does it matter? In: Cameron, L and Maslen, R. (ed.) Metaphor Analysis. London: Equinox, pp.3-25. 
• Dodd, A.L., Priestley, M., Tyrrell, K., Cygan, S., Newell, C. and Brom, N. (2021) University student well-being in the United Kingdom: a scoping review of its conceptualisation and measurement. Journal of Mental Health. 30(3), pp. 375–387. 
• Frank, A. (2010) Letting stories breathe. A socio-narratology. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press.