top of page

ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2024

United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 52,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2024 on 6,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 280+ campuses worldwide (just 5%) were selected to host the 4,000+ Millennium Fellows.

unaimcn.png

UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT JAMES MICHAEL MCEVOY, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.

The University of Western Australia | Perth, Australia | Advancing SDG 11, SDG 7, SDG 9, SDG 12 & UNAI 9

FELLOW.jpg

" The Millennium Fellowship presents an extraordinary opportunity to amplify the impact of my goal to improve the health outcomes in lower socioeconomic areas. Participation in the fellowship will provide access to a global network of
young leaders and experts, offering invaluable insights into effective health education strategies and community engagement. This network will be instrumental in refining my approach and ensuring that my resources are as impactful as possible. "

Millennium Fellowship Project: Digging Deeper

Mining is integral to Australia's economy, contributing significantly to national GDP and employment. However, it often comes with environmental degradation, habitat destruction, and social displacement. Recognising this paradox, our cohort - comprising students from environmental science, engineering, and social sciences - decided to delve into research that could reconcile economic benefits with ecological responsibility. Our project aims to develop sustainable mining practices that minimise environmental impact while promoting social equity. We focus on three main objectives:
1. Innovative Technologies: Investigate cutting-edge technologies like bioleaching and renewable energy integration to reduce the carbon footprint of mining operations.
2. Community Engagement: Work closely with local communities, especially Indigenous groups, to ensure that mining activities respect cultural heritage and contribute to social well-being.
3. Policy Advocacy: Collaboration with policymakers to promote regulations that enforce sustainable practices across the industry.

About the Millennium Fellow

James McEvoy is a socially-conscious undergraduate student studying 'Anatomy and Human Biology' at the University of Western Australia with aspirations of one day studying medicine. Having a mother who is a public health physician he is deeply committed to advancing sexual health awareness, particularly within low socioeconomic communities in Western Australia (where he lives). This passion is driven by stark contrasts in sexual health outcomes observed across economic divides; for instance, areas like Balga and Armadale, which face significant socioeconomic challenges and report higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to more affluent suburbs. Through hard work and determination James seeks to address this divide through spreading awareness and improving education on the matter.

bottom of page