Queen’s University Places First Among Canadian Universities and Fifth Globally in Annual Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

News Release - Queen's University Places First Among Canadian Universities and Fifth Globally in Annual Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Rankings measured on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals KINGSTON, ONTARIO - April 21, 2021 - Today, the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings revealed that Queen's University has placed first in Canada and fifth in the world in its global ranking of universities that are advancing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within and beyond their local communities. The rankings measured over 1,200 post-secondary institutions and focused on the impact made in 17 categories measuring sustainability. Established in 2019, THE Impact Rankings assess a university's societal impact based on the UN's SDGs, a set of goals outlining a universal call to action to protect the planet and improve the lives and prospects of everyone, everywhere. Using carefully calibrated indicators across four broad areas - research, outreach, teaching, and stewardship - THE Impact Rankings are a recognition of those who are working today to build a better tomorrow. Patrick Deane , Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Queen's University, said, "At Queen's we believe our community-our people-will help solve the world's most significant and urgent challenges through our intellectual curiosity, passion to achieve, and commitment to collaboration. We are humbled to be recognized in this way for the impact we're having in our local and global communities, but we recognize how much still needs to be done.