University museums and collections are increasingly central to University Sustainability strategies, acting as crucial tools for research, teaching and public engagement with the SDGs by showcasing environmental/social impacts, promoting green practices in operations and educating future leaders on Sustainable Development through their unique tangible assets and narratives (Resolution 1, Empowering through intangible heritage, ICOM Dubai 2025). They bridge academic research with public understanding, fostering stewardship of natural and cultural heritage, and driving innovative, sustainable operations within the university campus itself. They have the potential to make tangible connections, through turning abstract concepts into physical objects and immersive experiences. They connect science, the humanities, and the social sciences, which are crucial for holistic sustainability solutions. They demonstrate a university's commitment to sustainability beyond the classroom, aligning with the core mission of knowledge generation and societal impact, fostering Institutional Leadership (Strong Institutions-SDG 16.7, 16.A).

University Museums’ and collections’ key roles in University Sustainability Strategies may include a) translating complex sustainability topics as climate change, biodiversity, social equity into accessible exhibits/experiences fostering public understanding and engagement (Education & Awareness-SDG 4) b) contributing to the training of U-students on working with the SDG’s on different themes (Resolution 4, on Empowering Museums in Achieving the SDGs through Youth, ICOM Dubai 2025) c) providing unique data for research into climate history, ecosystems, and human impacts, directly supporting SDG-related studies (Research & Innovation -SDG 9.2) c) implementing green building designs, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable display practices, that may serve as models for the wider university (Operational Sustainability SDG 11) d) offering platforms for dialogue, community projects and partnerships, that may link universities with broader sustainability goals (Community Engagement SDG 11) e)  safeguarding cultural and natural heritage (Protecting Heritage-SDG 11, 12), essential for understanding past sustainability challenges and future resilience.

•    What is the framework in which cooperation can be developed for advancing the SDGs?How can university strategies for promoting SDGs through their core teaching and research missions be mobilised for university museums and collections? Conversely, how can strategies developed by university museums to promote SDGs influence those pursued by universities?

•    What is the framework in which cooperation can be developed for advancing the SDGs?Are there any specific features of university museums and collections in terms of SDGs compared to other university missions? If so, what are they?

•    What is the framework in which cooperation can be developed for advancing the SDGs?What forms of collaboration can be developed within the university or with external partners to have a greater impact on the SDGs?

•    What is the framework in which cooperation can be developed for advancing the SDGs?What institutional barriers might restrict university museums from contributing to sustainability goals?