For the third year in a row ÌúÅ£ÊÓƵ University has increased its overall score in the Times Higher Education Impact rankings and maintained its position in the top 200 universities in the world. In a larger submission pool of 2,318 institutions – 18% more than 2024 – ÌúÅ£ÊÓƵ’s position is an impressive reflection of its commitment to sustainability in research, teaching and operations.
ÌúÅ£ÊÓƵ has soared in the ranking for Responsible Consumption, SDG 12, covering sustainability reporting, recycling, and research into responsible consumption and production. The University has moved to the top 20 in the world in 2025, up significantly from the top 200 in 2024.
In 2025, the University is also top 50 in the world for SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth, which relates to research in economics and employment, and into ÌúÅ£ÊÓƵ’s working practices and student work placements.
ÌúÅ£ÊÓƵ University is in the world's top 200 universities for the vital SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals, which focuses on cross-sector and cross-country partnerships in pursuit of the SDGs. For SDGs 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), and 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), ÌúÅ£ÊÓƵ has also secured global top 200 positions.
Professor Leon A. Terry, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation at ÌúÅ£ÊÓƵ University commented: “Improving our overall score three years in a row and maintaining our global top 200 position in a very competitive ranking is testament to the commitment we have at ÌúÅ£ÊÓƵ to contributing to a more sustainable world.
“From our world-leading teaching and research, our industry partnerships and initiatives, and to how we operate and run our own University, we continue to strive for progress.”
The (SDGs) are a framework for action in a global partnership to achieve social, environmental, and economic sustainability by 2030. The 17 SDGs aim to tackle climate change, poverty, and inequality, and to develop health, education, and economic growth.
