Goal 4 seeks to ensure access to fair, impartial, and quality education throughout life, increase relevant skills for employment and entrepreneurship, and eliminate gender and income disparities in education access.
Our initiatives in quality education include diverse academic programmes, public events, and partnerships that support accessible learning.
This page highlights London Met's ongoing initiatives and key achievements from the 2023/24 academic year, demonstrating efforts to advance SDG 4.
Learning and research
- Teaching qualification programmes: these programmes equip graduates with the skills needed to become inclusive, effective educators. Discover our teaching qualification programmes.
Access and opportunities
- Oral History Project on the Andover Estate: a 2023 community project involving local residents in preserving the history of the Andover Estate. Read about the Andover Estate project.
- Help to Grow programme: this programme offers vocational training and entrepreneurial resources to support local economic growth. Learn about Help to Grow.
Community and engagement
- Outreach and widening participation: our Outreach team supports schools, colleges and adult learners through activities and programmes that promote achievement and progression into higher education. View our outreach programmes.
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 targets agreed upon by all UN Member States in 2015. Their purpose is to create a better and more sustainable future for everyone by 2030. They address major global issues such as poverty, inequality, climate action, and education, requiring all countries to work together to achieve these ambitious targets.