Swansea University has secured a position in the global top 40 of the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. These rankings evaluate how universities worldwide address the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on research, stewardship, outreach, and teaching.
Swansea achieved an overall score of 93.8 out of 100, placing it among the top 40 institutions globally out of 2,318 participants. Within the UK, Swansea ranks fifth.
The rankings highlight efforts by universities to tackle challenges such as environmental sustainability, social inclusion, economic development, and international collaboration.
Swansea participated in six SDGs and achieved notable results: second place for Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG12), joint fifteenth for Life on Land (SDG15), joint twenty-second for Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions (SDG16), seventy-first for Partnerships for the Goals (SDG17), joint fifty-first for Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG11), and joint fifty-sixth for Good Health and Wellbeing (SDG3).
Professor Helen Griffiths, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation at Swansea University stated: “These results are a powerful affirmation of Swansea University’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and our role in addressing the defining challenges of our time. Our Sustainability and Climate Emergency Strategy has provided a clear and ambitious framework, guiding how we generate knowledge, educate future leaders, and operate as a responsible institution."
She further expressed gratitude to colleagues and students: “This global recognition reflects the strength of our interdisciplinary research, the depth of our partnerships, and the integrity with which we embed sustainability into every facet of university life. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all colleagues and students whose expertise, commitment, and hard work have made this achievement possible. It is through their collective efforts that we continue to deliver meaningful impact—locally, nationally, and globally.”