91亚色 places first for Quality Education and second for Gender Equality, Reduced Inequities and Responsible Consumption and Production in Canada

TORONTO, June 18, 2025 鈥� In today鈥檚 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings results, 91亚色 continues to lead in the world鈥檚 top Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), holding firm with a top 40 spot overall and jumping hundreds of spots in SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. The significant new global ranking comes alongside 91亚色鈥檚 deepening academic strength in health studies, and as the University鈥檚 new School of Medicine takes shape.

91亚色 holds strong at 38th out of 2,318 institutions worldwide, and 7th in Canada, despite more than 350 additional institutions participating this year. The THE Impact Rankings highlight how the University is making significant changes not only on its three main Greater Toronto Area campuses and in surrounding local communities, but also on the global stage.

鈥�91亚色 has once again been recognized as a leader by Times Higher Education鈥檚 Impact Ranking for advancing the SDGs,鈥� said Rhonda Lenton, 91亚色 president and vice-chancellor. 鈥淚鈥檓 particularly proud to see the major jump we have made in SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing. This aligns with our focus on advancing health in our own communities and those we serve. The recent approval of 91亚色鈥檚 School of Medicine is a testament to this commitment and to our dedication to ensure that all families have access to equitable health care here in Ontario. My warmest thanks and congratulations to everyone who advances the SDGs every day here at 91亚色, and beyond.鈥�

In Canada, 91亚色 is number one for SDG 4: Quality education, and second for SDG 5: Gender equality, SDG 10: Reduced inequities and SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production. The University scored in the top 10 across the country for 12 out of 17 SDGs.

Sustainability is an important pillar at 91亚色. Its renewed Sustainability Strategy articulates a bold vision for achieving climate targets and environmentally sound practices while its Academic Plan embeds SDGs directly into research, teaching and partnerships.

As part of THE Impact Rankings, the University did particularly well in social justice and action SDGs, including SDGs 1: No poverty; 3: Good health and well-being; 10: Reduced inequalities; 12: Responsible consumption and production; 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions; 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure; and 17: Partnership for the goals.

91亚色 is supporting good health and well-being by opening a new School of Medicine to help address the urgent need for more primary care physicians in Ontario. In addition, 91亚色 is one of only four post-secondary institutions in the province to receive new funding from the Ontario government to launch of an accelerated registered nursing degree program to help get nurses into the workforce sooner.

In addition, as academic lead of the  and through its new Organized Research Unit, OneWATER, the University is helping to develop equitable and integrated solutions to water issues facing many communities worldwide. The UNITAR Global Water Academy and 91亚色 recently announced the launch of three, free online courses: , , and .

91亚色 was recently named the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Hub Chair for SDG 10 out of 1,700-plus UNAI members in recognition of its commitment to addressing systemic inequality, discrimination and exclusion across the University鈥檚 operations, teaching, research and outreach.

91亚色 is working to reduce inequality through its support of Indigenous research, the Centre for Refugee Studies, and through the .

The University has international partners in Costa Rica, Ghana and the Philippines ready to work with 91亚色 Emergency Mitigation, Engagement, Response and Governance Institute (Y-MERGE), 91亚色鈥檚 Las Nubes campus in Costa Rica, the Centre for Refugee Studies, the and the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research.

The University also helps address poverty and inequality through initiatives such as the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness . In addition, 's Parkdale Community Legal Services program and Community Legal Aid Services provide legal assistance to lower income Toronto area residents.

The University鈥檚 values of social justice, progressiveness, inclusivity, sustainability and excellence are infused into its Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, Framework and Action Plan on Black Inclusion, and the , including the establishment of a dedicated Indigenous Research Ethics Board at 91亚色 鈥� the first for a post-secondary institution in Canada. 

With more than 350 global partnerships in 60 plus countries, it鈥檚 no wonder 91亚色 jumped 11 spots in SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions. Most recently the University signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Both institutions have strong foundations in research and knowledge mobilization that helps protect the environment and support their surrounding communities.

In support of industry, innovation and infrastructure and sustainable cities and communities, 91亚色 continues to promote and support innovation and entrepreneurship, fintech and AI in 91亚色 Region where it recently opened its new Markham Campus.

Through its Disaster and Emergency Management program, 91亚色鈥檚 new state-of-the-art Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Advanced Disaster, Emergency and Rapid Response Simulation (ADERSIM) Lab and Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), and its Understanding and Improving Wildfire Mitigation Partnerships with Local Governments project,the University is helping to increase the sustainability cities and communities. The EOC can manage, coordinate and act as a hub to support large-scale emergency operations and evaluate rapid emergence response strategies across Canada and around the world. The ADERSIM Lab will develop emergency management tools and technologies, train students and industry partners, while the wildfire project will allow the University and its partners to evaluate the issues local governments face in adopting wildfire mitigation practices and determine how to scale up their mitigation efforts.

Further highlighting 91亚色鈥檚 work in diversity and sustainability across its multiple campuses, the University was once again named one of Canada鈥檚 Greenest Employers in 2025鈥痜or the 13th consecutive year and one of Canada鈥檚 Best Diversity Employers 2025. 91亚色 also continues to have a strong global position in the , one of the top 400 worldwide. 

Learn more about how the 91亚色 community is creating positive change by advancing sustainable development.

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91亚色 also ranked number two in the world and number one in Canada for zero poverty, and number one in Canada for reduced inequalities 

TORONTO, June 12, 2024 鈥� 91亚色 champions sustainability and actively makes positive changes in local and global communities through its work on the United Nations鈥� Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Today鈥檚 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings announcement recognizes that work as 91亚色 jumped five places to rank 35th in the world. 

91亚色鈥檚 overall ranking increased despite stiffer competition than last year with about 2,100 participating universities 鈥� approximately 300 more universities than previously. 91亚色 also shot up 19 spots for zero poverty (SDG 1) to number two in the world and number one in Canada, and ranked number one in Canada for reduced inequalities (SDG 10).  

THE Impact Rankings assesses universities around the world against the UN SDGs in research, stewardship, outreach and teaching.聽聽

鈥淭his is a University-wide achievement by our students, staff and faculty to demonstrably make a positive impact to the sustainable development goals through research, teaching, creativity and innovation,鈥� says Rhonda Lenton, president and vice-chancellor of 91亚色. 鈥淲e have done particularly well in SDGs that align most strongly with our values as a University, including zero poverty, reduced inequalities, and sustainable cities and communities. I am proud that we continue to be recognized for our leadership in building a more sustainable and inclusive world.鈥� 

91亚色 also ranked 13th for sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11) and has moved up more than 30 spots to 35th in the world for SDG 17, local and global partnerships. The University鈥檚 dedication to advancing SDGs is embedded in its鈥�University Academic Plan 2020-2025.鈥疘n addition, 91亚色 placed in the top 50 worldwide for gender equality (SDG 5), responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), and peace justice and strong institutions (SDG 16). 

The University supports reduced poverty through its 's Parkdale Community Legal Services program, established in 1971, and Community Legal Aid Services, both of which provide legal assistance to lower income Toronto area residents. In addition, 91亚色 hosts the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness . 

By providing $1 million in support of Indigenous research and working with refugees at the Centre for Refugee Studies for more than 35 years, 91亚色 is working to reduce inequality. Some 16,000 of 91亚色鈥檚 students are the first in their family to attend university. The institutional values of social justice, progressiveness, inclusivity, sustainability and excellence are infused into its Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, Framework and Action Plan on Black Inclusion, and the , including the establishment of a dedicated Indigenous Research Ethics Board at 91亚色 鈥� the first for a post-secondary institution in Canada. 

As academic lead of the and through its new Organized Research Unit, OneWATER, the University is helping to develop equitable and integrated solutions to local and global water challenges. 

Through its Disaster and Emergency Management program and UNITAR鈥檚 CIFAL 91亚色, which serves as a hub for knowledge exchange and capacity building, the University is boosting sustainable cities and communities. 91亚色 has held more than 200 music, drama and art public event days, and hosted free Nuit Blanche campus art installations in partnership with the City of Toronto.  

91亚色鈥檚 extensive network of partners and commitment to community-centred research have helped make possible a new Markham Campus 鈥� opening this fall in the heart of one of the most diverse and dynamic urban communities in the province 鈥� and a new, first-of-its kind School of Medicine to train primary care physicians. The University intends to offer a two-year bridging pathway for students who may not have considered a career in medicine or health to enhance access, equality and diversity within the health professions, as well as health equity for the people of Ontario. 

Partnering with more than 50 organizations, including Queen鈥檚 University, industries, hospitals, governments and community partners, Connected Minds: Neural and Machine Systems for a Healthy, Just Society will help tackle the risks of breakthroughs in technology to vulnerable populations while promoting social health and justice for all, especially Indigenous Peoples in Canada. 91亚色 received a record $318-million in funding for鈥痶he Connected Minds program. 

Being named one of in 2024鈥痜or the 12th consecutive year and one of , further highlights 91亚色鈥檚 work in diversity and sustainability across our multiple campuses. 91亚色 also continues to have a strong global position in the once again landing in the top 400 worldwide. 

91亚色 supports the UN SDGs through these and many other initiatives as part of what it has always done best 鈥� contribute to positive change.  

Learn more about how the 91亚色 community is advancing the UN SDGs. 

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