Reading in top 30 in THE Global Impact Rankings 2024
13 June 2024
Our university-wide commitment to support the UN's global goals has boosted Reading by more than 30 places in the Times Higher Education (THE) Global Impact Rankings 2024.
The University of Reading is placed joint 28 in the world from 2,031 participating institutions, and is the fifth-highest university among the 68 UK institutions ranked.
The rankings highlight the contribution of universities worldwide in supporting the United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDGs), which address global challenges such as hunger, equality and environmental threats.
The position was achieved after Reading ranked highly across a range of sustainable development goals, including:
- 3 in SDG12 - Responsible production and consumption
- 16 in SDG15 - Life on land
- 19 in SDG13 - Climate action
- 24 in SDG17 - Partnerships to achieve the goals
- 27 in SDG10 - Reducing inequality
Professor Robert Van de Noort, Vice-Chancellor, said: “Our ambition is to be one of the greenest universities in the world, and this new ranking shows Reading is making strong progress in supporting sustainable development. I am very proud of the work of our students, colleagues and alumni to make our community and the world a better place.
“Climate change and biodiversity loss are key global challenges in which Reading takes a lead in research and study, and the sustainable development goals reflect the fact that everyone must share in the benefits of development. A prosperous, healthy future also requires peace, justice and equality for all.”
Reading has continued to enter all 17 categories since first participating in the rankings in 2020, further demonstrating a commitment to engaging with all kinds of global challenges.
See the full Times Higher Education Global Impact Rankings 2024.