IUI Celebrates second submission to THE Impact Ranking
Thursday, April 28, 2022
IUI Ranks Top 10 in the U.S., Top 10% Globally in delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals
IUI continues to lead the way in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) representing both Indiana and universities nationally and worldwide
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Yesterday, IUI was named #8 in the US and within the Top 10% internationally for delivering on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which are the only global performance metric that assesses universities against the SDGs.
The SDGs, which consist of a collection of 17 global calls to action that if answered will lead to a better world for all, serve as the cornerstone of the IUI Office of International Affairs’ (OIA) comprehensive internationalization efforts, facilitating partnerships across all schools, departments, and units within IUI and beyond. In collaboration with the IUI Office of Sustainability, OIA has been working to approach the SDGs through a “whole of school” approach for the last few years, bringing all 17 schools within the university on board to tackle the 17 goals – 17 for 17 – allowing them to serve as a framework when navigating the local and global aspects of the 5 P’s – People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership.
“In a time where the interconnectivity of the world is increasingly being recognized as a reality, our ability to be collaborative and interdisciplinary while addressing both local and global challenges makes IUI not just an outstanding place for education, but a leader for innovation across Indiana and the world,” said Hilary Kahn, Associate Vice Chancellor for International Affairs at IUI and Associate Vice President for International Affairs at Indiana University.
IUI submitted its achievements for nine of the 17 SDGs this year – #3 Good Health and Wellbeing; #4 Quality Education; #5 Gender Equality; #7 Affordable and Clean Energy; #8 Decent Work and Economic Growth; #10 Reduced Inequalities; #13 Climate Action; #16 Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions; and #17 Partnerships for the Goals, which all universities must report on. Universities’ national and global scores are then based on their ranking in #17, as well as their top three highest ranked SDGs.
“Higher education plays such a pivotal role in advancing the SDGs – through pioneering research, teaching the leaders of tomorrow, and working alongside communities to make positive changes for our planet. That’s why IUI is so proud of this achievement and why we continue to work with faculty, staff, students, and partners near and afar towards a more sustainable and equitable world for all,” said Jessica Davis, Director of IUI Office of Sustainability.
IUI ranked highest in SDGs #3, #5, #10, #16 and #17, ranking 3rd, 4th, 3rd, 4th, and 4th nationally respectively and within the Top 10% internationally across the board. Some of these are the most reported on SDGs within the rankings, meaning that even against the stiffest competition IUI continues to lead the way on Good Health and Wellbeing; Gender Equality; Reduced Inequalities; Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions; and Partnership for the Goals. These high-achieving SDGs also highlight the numerous areas IUI is making an impact locally – with partnerships like the McKinney School of Law’s Civil Practice Clinic (CPC) and Re-entry Assistance and Community Help (REACH) Clinic – as well as nationally and globally with initiatives such as the IU Center for Global Health and AMPATH and Lugar Center for Renewable Energy.
Explore more about how IUI is addressing the SDGs and view the complete Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
IUI's Ranking
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2022 US Ranking - 3rd 2022 World Ranking - 70, top 7% |
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2022 US Ranking - Top 20 2022 World Ranking - 301-400 tier, top 29% |
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2022 US Ranking - 4th 2022 World Ranking - 63, top 7% |
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2022 US Ranking - Top 20 2022 World Ranking - 301-400 tier, top 44% |
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2022 US Ranking - Top 15 2022 World Ranking - 401-600 tier, top 52% |
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2022 US Ranking - 3rd 2022 World Ranking - 43, top 6% |
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2022 US Ranking - Top 15 2022 World Ranking - 101-200 tier, top 17% |
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2022 US Ranking - 4th 2022 World Ranking - 54, top 7% |
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2022 US Ranking - 4th 2022 World Ranking - 90, top 7% |
| 2022 Overall Ranking |
Top 10 in the U.S. 101-200 tier, top 10% globally |
See the SDGs in action in this highlight video from the February 17, 2022 SDG Day of the IUI International Festival
