UM climbs global rankings for advancing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
The University of Manitoba has been recognized for its impact on the global stage. For the second year in a row, UM has climbed in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for helping to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
The rankings measure how well universities advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and, this year, UM ranks in the top 300 of more than 1,600 universities worldwide.
UM’s mission is to create, preserve, communicate and apply knowledge to improve the cultural, social and economic well‑being of the people in our province and beyond.
“Our community is driven to make an impact locally and globally, and I think that is the mark of a great university,” says Mark G. Torchia (Learning, Analytics, and Academic Infrastructure), Vice‑Provost and Co‑Chair of the Sustainability Committee. “This latest recognition is rewarding because so many people at UM have been working really hard for years to advance the SDGs, and the momentum keeps building. I’m excited by what we’re going to accomplish in the coming years.”
This year, UM performed particularly well in two sustainable development goals.
For Goal 3, Good Health and Well‑Being, UM is now ranked third in Canada and climbed to 51st in the world, up from 82nd last year. UM has over 90 research projects underway that advance this goal, and this high ranking recognizes not only our impact in global public health, but also our commitment to creating a campus community that is committed, caring, healthy, responsive, supportive and resourceful.
For Goal 16, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, UM is ranked ninth in Canada and 65th in the world, up from the 101–200 range. This rank reflects our work in Indigenous rights, governance and social justice. UM is forging strong partnerships with communities around the world to promote peaceful and inclusive societies. Our Institute for the Humanities, Centre for Human Rights Research, and Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics are driving the social change the UN has asked us to lead.
The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities specifically on their progress toward the UN SDGs.
We pursue sustainability in its many forms—societal, cultural, economic, environmental. Building a sustainable future is among the commitments you’ll find in MomentUM: Leading change together, the University of Manitoba’s 2024–2029 strategic plan.
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