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.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT MICHAEL SWIFT, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
The University of Western Australia | Perth, Australia | Advancing SDG 11, SDG 7, SDG 9, SDG 12 & UNAI 9
" Being part of the Millennium Fellowship will empower me to leverage collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches to create impactful solutions. The skills and networks I gain from this fellowship will help amplify my contributions to global challenges. "
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
Michael Swift is an honours-year economics and mathematics student at the University of Western Australia. He is passionate about using mathematical economics to develop sustainable energy markets.
