Our commitment to the goals
At the University of Nottingham, we take sustainability seriously.
We actively address the complex challenges facing our planet and are committed to making significant contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We’re proud to be recognised among the world’s top higher education institutions for our efforts, ranking in the Top 200 in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024. These global rankings evaluate more than 2,000 universities from 125 countries based on their performance against the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which set out a blueprint for creating a more sustainable future.
Our world-leading research places us within the world’s Top 100 for a number of individual SDG goals:
While there is still a long road ahead, these results show our unwavering dedication to the SDGs and our commitment to creating a better future for all through pioneering research and education.
This is the place making the sustainable obtainable.
Research
Our researchers deliver solutions to complex problems and work with partners in the UK and across the world to ensure our innovations have transformative impact on people’s lives.
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Learning and students
Our teaching is informed by the SDGs. We inspire our students to be globally-engaged citizens, equipped with the skills and knowledge to make a difference. We work hard to help make such opportunities accessible to all.
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Engagement and impact
We engage with the communities we serve, sharing knowledge and experience and working together to strengthen resilience, wellbeing and opportunity.
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Policy and operations
We strive to make our award-winning campuses green, pleasant places to work and learn, and environmental stewardship informs every aspect of the university’s operations.
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