ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2025
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 60,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2025 on 7,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 290+ campuses worldwide (less than 5%) were selected to host the 4,500+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT TED YIP, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Cambridge | Cambridge, United Kingdom | Advancing SDG 17, SDG 4, SDG 3, SDG 6, SDG 7, SDG 8, SDG 9, SDG 10, SDG 11, SDG 12, SDG 13, SDG 14, SDG 16 & UNAI 2
" In an increasingly fragmented world, I believe genuine progress begins when we bridge perspectives through meaningful dialogue. I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it offers a unique opportunity to connect diverse voices and collaborate on solutions that unite, rather than divide, us. Through this community, I hope to contribute to building a more inclusive and interconnected future. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Development
The project will provide pro-bono policy research and advisory services for clients aligned with the 17 SDGs. The project aims to bridge the gap between academic research and actionable solutions, helping institutions implement effective strategies to contribute to SDG efforts globally and give students an opportunity to create real-world impact by engaging with clients actively contributing to the realisation of the SDGs.
Services provided by the project may include policy briefs offering clear, actionable solutions to policymakers and NGOs, and advisory services
providing strategic guidance to institutions and businesses in aligning their operations with the SDGs. Target clients may span from local food banks, grassroot initiatives to IGOs.
About the Millennium Fellow
Ted Yip is a penultimate-year undergraduate at Christ’s College, University of Cambridge, studying Human, Social and Political Sciences. He serves as President of the Cambridge University United Nations Association, where he leads initiatives to foster dialogue on global challenges and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Ted is passionate about sustainable development, political participation and strengthening international institutions.
Alongside his academic and extracurricular leadership, Ted is a Short-Term Temporary consultant at The World Bank, supporting projects that promote energy efficiency and sustainable growth. He has also gained experience across the fields of law, consulting, policy research, and think tanks. Through the Millennium Fellowship, Ted hopes to deepen his impact through working collaboratively with a global network of change makers and contribute meaningfully toward the SDGs.
