The QS World University Rankings on Sustainable Development (WURS) score is determined by the sum of the following three indicators:
Environmental impact(Synthesis of 3 sub-indicators: environmental sustainability, sustainability education, sustainability research).
Social Impact(Combining five sub-indicators: equality, knowledge exchange, educational impact, employment and output, and health and well-being).
Good governance(including ethics, recruitment, transparency, decision-making, etc.).
This achievement by the University of Birmingham underlines the institution's commitment to sustainability and recognises the tremendous progress made over the past year.
Key Highlights:
Out of 1,403 institutions worldwide, the University of Birmingham has risen to 35th from 101st in the first ranking last year.
l The University of Birmingham rose to 14th out of 93 institutions in the UK, up from 21st last year.
l The University of Birmingham has made particularly significant progress in the Environmental Impact category (from 176th to 56th) and the Social Impact Category (from 50th to 20th). As a result of the introduction"Governance"category, the University of Birmingham rose to 38th in the global rankings.
l In the broader environmental and social impact category, the University of Birmingham has achieved extraordinary results – currently ranked second in the world for health and wellbeing, reflecting the university's commitment to student and societal wellbeing.
In addition, the University of Birmingham is in"Knowledge exchange"ranked 11th in the world, highlighting its role in promoting education development and positive community impact.
The University of Birmingham has committed to achieving zero Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2035 and zero carbon emissions overall by 2045. The University of Birmingham is committed to making a positive difference in society and the environment, and uses its research and education to make a significant contribution to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.