The 4th World Symposium on Sustainable Development at Universities (WSSD-U-2018) will focus on: “Universities as Living Labs for Sustainable Development: Supporting the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals”, and will contribute to the further development of this fast-growing field. As the slogan of the event suggests, Universities as Living Labs for Sustainable Development: Supporting the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, the conference aims to document universities’ practical experiences on education, research and extension to local communities, industry and other groups (commonly referred 3rd mission).