UNSW tops the nation in social affect and environmental rankings

UNSW Sydney has climbed to the highest spot in Australia and Oceania within the 2026 QS Sustainability Rankings.

The University climbed 5 spots to develop into the top-ranked college in Australia and is now tied for seventh globally. UNSW has ranked within the high 20 every year because the QS Sustainability Rankings began.

UNSW Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Attila Brungs, mentioned the rankings mirrored UNSW’s place as a nationwide and world chief in social and environmental sustainability.

“Since our founding over 75 years ago, supporting positive societal and environmental impact has been a guiding force. Our new UNSW Strategy: Progress for All reflects our ongoing commitment to leading the transition towards a sustainable society and world through research, inclusive education, and genuine engagement with communities and industry,” mentioned Prof. Brungs.

“Consistently rating among the many high world establishments and now main within the nation demonstrates that UNSW is cultivating world-class thinkers to handle society’s biggest social and sustainability points.

“We have extra obligations than most organisations as we should contribute in 4 concrete methods: growing and supporting the long run business and neighborhood leaders by way of our college students, creating related and implementable options by way of our analysis, convening and constructing the neighborhood networks to deal with the transition, and guaranteeing that our personal campuses are fashions of sustainability.

“Guided by our Climate Transition Plan, we’re accelerating innovation in renewable vitality, decarbonisation, clear water entry, and extra, working intently with business to scale options with real-world affect.

“Our Societal Impact Framework units formidable targets in reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, restoring 30% of ecosystems and lowering waste by 30%.

“These are not just targets, but a reflection of our values and our drive to advance progress for all.”