Evaluating universities based on social impact, environmental impact, and governance, the ranking provides a unique and detailed framework to assess how universities are taking action to tackle the world’s most pressing global challenges.
The University’s rank has gone up by 35 places internationally since last year’s results, now sitting at 81st equal out of a total 1,403 institutions across 95 countries, and from 4th to 3rd equal in New Zealand.
‘Environmental Education’, ‘Equality’, and ‘Good Governance’ are areas in which the University shines, reflecting our commitment to all aspects of sustainability. The University continues to grow environmental sustainability-focussed curriculum content with 125 courses on offer across all faculties. The University’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work programme is supporting and shifting the composition of staff and students to reflect the diversity of the country. The University is committed to leadership and governance that is accessible, representative, transparent and includes a dedicated sustainability team.
Andrew Wilks, Director of Sustainability at Te Herenga Waka, says the University is committed to championing a sustainable future, with sustainability integrated into core academic practices and the student experience, along with initiatives across our campuses to reduce carbon emissions, minimise waste and energy consumption, conserve water, and make sustainable travel choices.
“Our staff and students care about the social and environmental impact of their university, as well as academic excellence. We are dedicated to taking action towards a sustainable future and we’re pleased to be recognised in the QS World University Rankings.”