• 1 University of Manchester, United Kingdom. Getty Images
    1 University of Manchester, United Kingdom. Getty Images
  • 2 University of Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
    2 University of Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
  • 3 RMIT University, Australia. Alamy
    3 RMIT University, Australia. Alamy
  • 4 La Trobe University, Australia. Alamy
    4 La Trobe University, Australia. Alamy
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    5 Queen’s University, Canada. Wikimedia Commons
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    =6 University of Wollongong, Australia. Getty Images
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    =6 Aalborg University, Denmark. Alamy
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    8 University College Cork, Republic of Ireland. Alamy
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    =9 Arizona State University (Tempe), United States. Alamy
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    =9 University of Auckland, New Zealand. Getty Images

Times Higher Education Impact rankings 2021: Manchester University first for sustainability as Middle East fares well


Neil Murphy
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A British university was named the world's most committed to sustainability, according to a global ranking of higher education institutions.

The University of Manchester was deemed overall winner in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for 2021, scoring highly in areas of urban sustainability, responsible consumption and ocean conservation.

The report ranked 1,240 universities from 98 countries on their commitment to each of the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals, in addition to an overall table.

Western countries dominated the top 10, with 24 countries and regions from six continents appearing in the overall top 100.

Institutions in the Middle East performed well, with 31 universities from 11 Arab League territories in the top 100 positions, demonstrating the high level of commitment to achieving the sustainability goals.

Saudi Arabia's Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University came top for gender equality goals while King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah claimed third place for reduced inequalities.

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In total, 17 universities from 10 countries claimed a top position across the 18 rankings, including Mexico, Thailand and South Africa.

About 405 institutions entered the rankings for the first time, with Canada's Queen's University achieving fifth place overall and topping the ranking for no poverty.

UK institutions claimed more top spots across the 18 rankings than any other country or region, with five first-place finishes.

While the University of Manchester claimed three of these (overall table, SDG11 and SDG12), the University of Plymouth is best in the world for action on life below water.

Top ranked Arab League universities

  • Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Saudi Arabia. Overall Rank: 27. Getty Images
    Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Saudi Arabia. Overall Rank: 27. Getty Images
  • King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia. Overall Rank: =46. Courtesy King Abdulaziz University
    King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia. Overall Rank: =46. Courtesy King Abdulaziz University
  • American University of Beirut, Lebanon. Overall Rank: =87. Getty Images
    American University of Beirut, Lebanon. Overall Rank: =87. Getty Images
  • Aswan University, Egypt. Overall Rank: 95. Wikimedia Commons
    Aswan University, Egypt. Overall Rank: 95. Wikimedia Commons
  • Ahlia University, Bahrain. Overall Rank: 101–200. Wikimedia Commons
    Ahlia University, Bahrain. Overall Rank: 101–200. Wikimedia Commons
  • Ibn Tofail University, Morocco. Overall Rank: 101–200. Twitter/Ibn Tofail University
    Ibn Tofail University, Morocco. Overall Rank: 101–200. Twitter/Ibn Tofail University
  • Qatar University, Qatar. Overall Rank: 101–200. Getty Images
    Qatar University, Qatar. Overall Rank: 101–200. Getty Images
  • Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Saudi Arabia. Overall Rank: 101–200. Twitter/Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
    Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Saudi Arabia. Overall Rank: 101–200. Twitter/Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
  • Almaarefa University (located in Riyadh, above), Saudi Arabia. Overall Rank: 201–300. Getty Images
    Almaarefa University (located in Riyadh, above), Saudi Arabia. Overall Rank: 201–300. Getty Images
  • Kuwait University, Kuwait. Overall Rank: 201–300. Rashed Al Mansoori/Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Kuwait University, Kuwait. Overall Rank: 201–300. Rashed Al Mansoori/Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Phil Baty, chief knowledge officer for THE, said: "It is wonderful to see from this unique Times Higher Education data analysis that UK universities are making a major impact to global society across a whole range of individual sustainable development goals."

In a year with "record levels of participation in the impact rankings, with 1,240 universities from 98 countries and regions included across the 18 ranking tables, and the clear strength of institutions in every corner of the world when it comes to helping achieve these shared goals, the success of the University of Manchester and many British peers is testament to the vital role universities across the home nations are playing in helping to ensure a sustainable future".

Dame Nancy Rothwell, vice chancellor at the University of Manchester, said: "We're absolutely delighted to top the world in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings in 2021, but more importantly, we're pleased to be part of a growing community of universities committed to measuring and sharing their societal impact."

The UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

1 No Poverty

Zero Hunger

Good Health and Well-being

Quality Education

Gender Equality

Clean Water and Sanitation

Affordable and Clean Energy

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

10 Reduced Inequality

11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

12 Responsible Consumption and Production

13 Climate Action

14 Life Below Water

15 Life on Land

16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

17 Partnerships to Achieve the Goal

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