Sustainability Literacy
UTHM's commitment to strengthening sustainability knowledge, attitudes and behaviours among its university community.
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) actively measures staff and students' sustainability literacy, including their knowledge, attitudes and behaviours regarding the SDGs and general sustainability principles, by integrating formal surveys and assessments into both curricular and co-curricular activities.
The measurement of sustainability literacy is available through the following assessment.
UTHM Partnership Initiatives
UTHM initiatives and collaborations that strengthen partnerships across academia, industry, communities and international institutions.
UTHM joins China-Malaysia TVET Industry-Education Alliance, strengthens international cooperation in the rail field
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) is one of the Malaysian higher education institutions involved in the China-Malaysia TVET Industry-Education Alliance (CMTIEA) which was officially launched in Liuzhou, China.
UTHM welcomes UNTAG Surabaya delegation, will establish academic cooperation
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) received a courtesy visit from a delegation from Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 (UNTAG), Surabaya, Indonesia in an official working visit that took place at the Tunku Tun Aminah Library and around the main campus.
UTHM collaborates with OISCA, strengthening Malaysia-Japan relations
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) has established a collaboration with The Organization for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement (OISCA) in several areas, especially student mobility, academics, research and community and environmental development, in line with the direction of the Global Technopreneur University 2030.
UTHM forges collaboration with three aviation industries, bridging the gap between academia and industry
In conjunction with the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2025, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UMW Aerospace and Senai Airport Terminal Services Sdn. Bhd. (SATSSB) and a letter of intent (LoI) with Advanced Air Traffic Systems (M) Sdn. Bhd. (AAT) to strengthen the relationship between the education sector and the country's aviation industry.
UTHM-Ningbo Polytechnic continues to strengthen academic and research collaboration
To continue the further cooperation relationship, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between UTHM and Ningbo Polytechnic (NBPT) was held on 25 November 2024 at the polytechnic. UTHM was represented by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dato' Ir. Ts. Dr. Ruzairi Abdul Rahim and NBPT was represented by its president, Prof. WU Xiangpeng.
UTHM and CIDB E-Construct Services collaborate to make BIM Competency Training and Certification Program a success
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) through the Faculty of Civil and Built Environment Engineering (FKAAB) established a collaborative relationship with one of CIDB Malaysia's subsidiaries, namely CIDB E-Construct Services Sdn. Bhd., to implement the UTHM Student/Graduate Competency Training and Certification Program in the field of Building Information Modelling (BIM).
Growing Hydroponic Vegetable Project at UTHM by SCO & UTHM Foundation
Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships.
Statistical Capacity
Build on existing initiatives to develop measurements of progress on sustainable development.
Why SDG 17 is Critical
SDG 17 serves as the foundation for achieving all other Sustainable Development Goals. It recognizes that the scale and ambition of the 2030 Agenda cannot be realized by any single actor alone. Success requires cooperation, coordination and resource mobilization across all sectors of society.
Provides the necessary means of implementation — financing, technology and capacity building — that enable progress on all other SDGs.
Addresses the interconnected nature of sustainable development challenges through coordinated, multi-sectoral approaches.
Leverages collective action and shared resources to achieve greater impact and accelerate progress toward 2030 targets.
Types of Partnerships
SDG 17 recognizes that achieving the 2030 Agenda requires collaboration across all sectors and stakeholders. Success depends on revitalized partnerships that mobilize all available resources.
Collaboration between national governments, international organizations and multilateral institutions to strengthen policy frameworks and institutional capacity.
Leveraging business innovation, investment and expertise to create sustainable solutions and mobilize additional resources for development.
Engaging NGOs, community organizations and grassroots movements to ensure inclusive participation and local ownership of development initiatives.
Harnessing knowledge, innovation and research capabilities to develop evidence-based solutions and build technical capacity.
Cross-sector platforms that bring together diverse partners to address complex challenges requiring coordinated action and shared resources.
Collaborative efforts to develop, transfer and scale innovative technologies and digital solutions for sustainable development.
Building Partnerships for a Sustainable Future
UTHM is committed to strengthening collaboration with universities, industries, government agencies, communities and international partners to support sustainable development and accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.