How is engineering addressing SDG 10?
Dr Petro Erasmus is a senior lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the North West University. Her main research interests are neuro-developmental disorders (Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD), maths achievement, resilience, emotional intelligence and career guidance. Through the Academy's Leaders in Innovation Fellowships (LIF) programme, Dr Erasmus recieved entrepreneurship training enabling her to address under-achievement in maths in South Africa.
Find out more: Dr Petro Erasmus interviewed in our Global Innovation Network newsletter
What is SDG 10?
Inequalities based on income, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, class, ethnicity, religion and opportunity continue to persist across the world.
The aim of this goal is to eradicate such inequalities within and among countries in order to achieve sustainable development and ensure better lives for all.
The Royal Academy of Engineering supports the Sustainable Development Goals.
SDG information taken from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) website.
