UPWr Among the Top in THE Impact Rankings

THE Impact Rankings is a global university ranking that has evaluated universities' contributions to sustainable development since 2019 through research, education, and various activities. The ranking is based on the 17 SDGs established by the UN. Universities are assessed in 17 separate categories and one overall classification. This year's edition saw the participation of 2,031 universities from around the world, an increase of 440 compared to last year. This shows the growing importance of the ranking and the increasing commitment to achieving the SDGs, at least within the academic community. Universities from 121 countries and regions, including 25 from Poland, took part in the sixth edition of this ranking.

UPWr above the global median

The Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences has been steadily climbing the ranking for three years. This year, with a score of 69.5, the university is ranked 601-800. Similar to last year, UPWr participated in five categories: Goal 2 "Zero Hunger," Goal 11 "Sustainable Cities and Communities," Goal 15 "Life on Land," Goal 8 "Decent Work and Economic Growth," and the mandatory Goal 17 "Partnerships for the Goals."

UPWr's growing achievements

UPWr is achieving increasingly better results in all reported ranking categories on the international stage, placing significantly above the global median. Particularly impressive are the results in Goal 2 "Zero Hunger" and Goal 11 "Sustainable Cities and Communities," where UPWr ranks in the top 25% of the best-rated universities in the world.

On the path to sustainable development

In both Goal 2 "Zero Hunger" and Goal 11 "Sustainable Cities and Communities," UPWr ranks 1st in Poland, similar to last year. In practice, for Goal 2, this means the implementation of the FoodSHIFT 2023 project, initiatives such as Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), and food, soil, and water research conducted by UPWr experts. Goal 11 focuses on numerous studies and analyses related to the smart city concept and the quality of life for seniors in large cities, conducted by our scientists, as well as supporting regional heritage and local activities.

In Goal 15 "Life on Land," the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences achieved an excellent result, securing 2nd place in the country. Points were awarded primarily for active species protection, bat population monitoring, and ecological education. In Goal 8 "Decent Work and Economic Growth" (conducting various sustainability-related training, the European Charter for Researchers, HR Excellence in Research) and the mandatory Goal 17 "Partnerships for the Goals" (membership in the EU GREEN alliance, Race to Zero, cooperation with foreign research centers), UPWr ranks 4th in Poland.

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  Clean out your inbox and save electricity

  The information and communication technology sector, including data centres, generates up to 2% of global carbon dioxide emissions. This level is comparable to the aviation sector's share. Therefore, the idea of the EU GREEN alliance universities to effectively reduce their carbon footprint through a mailbox cleaning campaign has emerged.

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  Acoustic booths in the UPWr Library

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