Our commitments
Since 2018, our commitment at ISIT has been to mobilize all its stakeholders around the 17 sustainable development goals determined by 2030 by the United Nations, the historic partner of our Grande école. Each year, a theme from one of these 17 goals is given pride of place, setting the pace for the lives of ISIT students, associations, alumni, lecturers-researchers, professional speakers and staff.
Engaging with the world
In a fast-changing world, a Grande Ecole with a public service mission like ISIT has a duty to engage with social issues and to do its bit to promote knowledge, debate and measured reflection on the great topics of our age.
This engagement is also an opportunity to make use of the intercultural and multilingual expertise of our students, whose adaptability and understanding of otherness, combined with their solid linguistic knowledge, are more vital than ever.
Cooperating for a cause
Because our school is firmly rooted in its local community, we are always seeking to engage with local issues and strengthen our ties with stakeholders in our immediate vicinity.
The school and its student societies also organize a wealth of projects and events, with freedom of expression and entrepreneurial spirit our watchwords. Each of our students is encouraged to be creative and to come up with innovative ideas, qualities that are much sought after in the world of work. The open-mindedness and intellectual curiosity of our community are sizeable assets in our efforts to keep on expanding the reach of our initiatives.
Theme of the year
Disabilities
2018-2019
Our first theme of the year sought to raise our students’ awareness of disability issues. Highlights included a hackathon, guest speakers and charity events.
Climate change
2019 – 2020
A theme that left a lasting mark through student-led initiatives to make our campus more environmentally friendly.
Diversity
2020 – 2021
A number of events and initiatives were pursued throughout the year, including the creation of gender-neutral toilets in association with Divers’ISIT.
Sport and Well-being
2021 – 2022
The entire ISIT community – students, teachers and administrative staff – share the values inherent in sport: curiosity and ethics, boldness and rigor, passion and humanism.
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
2022-2023
Conflict and insecurity also have a considerable negative impact on sustainable development. ISIT is committed to raising the awareness of its students and teachers through classes, talks, conferences, workshops and charity activities.
Sustainable Cities and Communities
2023-2024
This theme corresponds to the current geopolitical context, in which urban development is central. ISIT is raising the awareness of students and teachers concerning the challenges of rapid urbanization and sustainable communities.
The theme of the year 2024– 2025: Sustainable Cities and Communities
ISIT devotes particular attention to the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). This year, we’re focusing on SDG #4, centered on access to “Quality Education”.
The annual theme selected is particularly significant in a world where education has a central role in taking on global challenges. Ensuring inclusive, equitable and quality education for all is essential to building fairer and more sustainable societies.
In line with this objective, ISIT is taking concrete actions to raise awareness of educational issues among its student and teaching communities. Through educational initiatives, conferences, voluntary projects and partnerships, ISIT is helping to promote equal opportunities and reinforce the positive impact of education on individuals and communities.
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Our new theme will give rise to a variety of events, activities and initiatives on peace, justice, international relations and diplomacy. Read more about them in our articles!